Vans Reworks a Heritage Silhouette Into an Easy-Wearing Everyday Staple

The Premium SF Moc Low Shoe combines the traditional, relaxed approach of a moc shoe with the brand’s distinctive approach.

Close-up of beige suede shoe with beige laces and perforated side panel against a yellow background.

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By Hayley Helms

Published June 4, 2026

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Moccasin style shoes, or moc shoes, are among North America’s oldest traditions, tracing their roots to designs made and worn by Indigenous peoples across the continent.

Defined by their relaxed vibe and distinctive U-shaped stitched seam that runs around the toebox, moc shoes have managed to transcend both time and culture to become an everyday staple we continue to wear and love today.

Now, one of the most enduring footwear brands in modern history has applied its unique style to the timeless silhouette, resulting in a new shoe that’s both easy wearing and easy on the eyes.

Pair of beige suede moccasin-style sneakers with perforated sides and rubber soles. — The laid-back Premium SF Moc Low Shoe combines historical style with a clean, updated profile.

Traditional meets contemporary

Vans’ new Premium SF Moc Low Shoe combines traditional construction and materials with the brand’s unparalleled skate aesthetic.

Pair of black suede Vans shoes showing top view of one shoe and sole of the other. — The soft, textured, unlined suede upper adds personality and flexible comfort to the newest Vans release.

The clean lines, supple materials and subtle Vans-specific details help elevate the low-top moc, giving the relaxed shoe a contemporary edge.

The reworked classic is constructed with a soft, textured suede upper, a flexible low-top profile, Vans’ Sola Foam ADC cushioned insole and a vulcanized build that maintains the style’s Off the Wall DNA.

Beige suede lace-up shoe with perforated sides and a thick rubber sole. — The iconic Sidestripe is represented via the perforation stamped in the same curved pattern as the well-known overlay.

Beige suede shoe with beige laces and a beige rubber sole. — The defining feature of the Premium SF Mac Low Shoe is the U-shaped stitching around the forefoot.

The perforation on the lateral side of the shoe is stamped in the same pattern as the brand’s iconic Sidestripe overlay, and is a subtle nod to Vans’ heritage and unique style.

A lace-up closure and waflle outsole keep things comfortable and straightforward, while the U-shaped seam adds legacy aesthetics.

The tan sidewall features a Vans heel scab, a classic skate shoe feature applied to an unexpected model.

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Vans’ latest heritage-inspired release is available in two classic colorways: Light Brown and Black.

Availability and pricing

The Premium SF Moc Low Shoe is available now on Vans’ website, retailing for $100.

Beige suede lace-up shoe with perforated side panels and rubber sole.

Vans Premium SF Moc Low Shoe

$100 at Vans

About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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