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Vans knows its audience. The brand that turned the ease of slip-ons into its own genre of skate style is taking the effortlessness of laceless shoes to new heights.

The Premium LX Mule is an easy-wearing laceless shoe based on Vans' Style 17 clog that, thanks to its backless construction, is even easier to put on than Vans’ classic slip-on sneaker.

A skate shoe you don’t have to bend down to put on? Can’t beat it.

This simplicity is made extra great with a textural upper, raw-cut leather, and rubber outsole that adds another layer of practicality to the shoe without ruining the sleek shape that Vans' low-tops are famed for. The Premium LX Mule is so sleek that it even recalls Fear of God's streamlined slip-on silhouette.

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Yes, despite its unassuming build, the newest Vans Premium shoe is still ubër stylish and even quite luxe.

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In fact, the Vans Premium XL mule encompasses a few of the buzzy footwear styling trends that're happening at this very moment: First and foremostly, mules. But also high-end skate shoes, laceless low-tops, and weirdo Vans.

Backless shoes have recently experienced the comeback of the century, but don't just take my word for it. Take it from Martine Rose, Miu Miu, and Balenciaga, all of which have recently released heel-baring styles over the past few years, aping on a greater appetite for easy-on shoes of all genres.

Beyond its trendy shape, Vans' cowhide Premium XL also gently taps into the wild west steez that's been made popular by personal style heroes like Bella Hadid and Pharrell and as such, it's likely to do brisk business when it releases on Vans' OTW website later this spring.

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Keeping up with the times while maintaining the carefree DNA that makes Vans, well Vans, proves that the skatewear brand doesn't just know its audience — it knows fashion. 

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