Don’t kid yourself. We all know that Aldi is a guilty pleasure – especially their dupes on famous beauty products, like Pixie. But these new pumps are the boldest dupe ever, and I have no idea how Vans aren’t consulting their lawyers right now.
Aldi is selling a pair of £6 trainers that look just like the iconic Vans that we see every teenager from London to Minnesota wearing, but at a tenth of the price.
It might be a favourite pit-stop for great quality groceries at budget prices – but now Aldi are also wowing in the wardrobe department. Even better, if you can’t make it to a shop, you can grab a pair online – paying just £2.95 for delivery.
Looking at the Aldi website, the shoes come in men’s and women’s sizes. In addition to black, they are available in pink and a teal with black option. You can also get your hands on a pair for your kiddies – priced at just £5.99.
According to the Vans website, the original was the “first to bear the iconic side stripe. What is now known as the ‘Vans Old Skool’ design is a low top, lace-up shoe. It is lined, has padded collars for support and flexibility, re-enforced toecaps to withstand repeated wear, and features the Vans signature waffle outsole for a firmer grip.”
I’ll let you test the Aldi versions to see if they match up to the Vans spec.
The iconic footwear will set you back £60: Vans
Aldi says ” An all-time favourite and wardrobe staple, Aldi has the whole family covered with its affordable range of Men’s and Ladies Trainers (£6.99) and Children’s Trainers (£5.99) available in Black, Pink and Teal.”
According to the actual Vans website, the original was the “first to bear the iconic side stripe. What is now known as the ‘Vans Old Skool’ design is a low top, lace-up shoe. It is lined, has padded collars for support and flexibility, re-enforced toecaps to withstand repeated wear, and features the Vans signature waffle outsole for a firmer grip.”
The shoes are available in stores, but you can already pre-order them now online.
