Just over thirty years ago, The Simpsons took the world by stormOpens in a new tab. It became an instant pop culture phenomenon. And with the show’s popularity came merchandise out the wazoo. Vans’ new collection, however, which we learned about via io9Opens in a new tab, might be the coolest ever Simpsons-inspired merchandise. If only for this amazing pair of sandals designed to look like Homer’s favorite pink frosted donuts.
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Our next favorite set of shoesOpens in a new tab from this Simpsons collection is the below pair of sneakers. They showcase Marge and her sistersOpens in a new tab. The Bouvier sibling’s iconic hairdos protrude, giving the shoes a 3D element. On the flip side of the shoe, Marge, Patty, and Selma show off their legs.
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Sadly, Lisa Simpson is not running for President this year (if only). But you can still show your support for the most deserving candidateOpens in a new tab with these “Lisa Simpson for President” sneakers. Yes, we are aware that Lisa was only running for President of the Springfield Elementary Student Council, but we still wish she was POTUS.
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Springfield’s first family didn’t always look the way we know themOpens in a new tab today. Before making it big, they appeared in shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show in the ’80s. The next footwear pair features the proto-versions on one side, with the well-known versions on the other. This is the ideal shoe for the die-hard Simpsons nerd out there.
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HomerOpens in a new tab and the other regular customers at Moe’s Tavern get a special shoe of their own, featuring the groovy window pattern of Springfield’s most popular dive bar.
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The below pair of slip-on sneakers includes almost all the main characters from the series. Well, The Simpsons have about 100 recurring characters, so maybe not everyone. But pretty darn close!
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You can now celebrate the eternal struggle of Itchy and Scratchy with these amazing slip-ons.
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Bart Simpson’s vandal alter-ego El Barto gets a shout out too.
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There are a metric ton of accompanying pieces, too. The Simpsons collection includes t-shirts, sweatshirts, short sleeve shirts, hoodies, and jackets. See everything below:
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This Simpsons-themed collection will drop on August 7th at Vans.comOpens in a new tab. Prices haven’t been announced yet, but as often happens with these limited-edition items, they’ll likely sell out quickly.
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