Vans La Costa Checkerboard Slide Sandals. Inspired by Vans vulcanized roots, the La Costa Slide-On Checkerboard takes all of the iconic DNA from our Classics and wraps it up in a slide you'll never want to take off. From the tonal checkerboard print on the straps to the iconic red heel scab, this sandal has an unmistakable Vans aesthetic. Add in a lightweight UltraCush Lite waffle outsole for comfort, and you've got a slide sandal that transcends summer. Synthetic nubuck straps with iconic checkerboard print. Soft rubber and stretch textile linings. Subtle waffle pattern on the footbed. Made with water-based inks and glues. Imported.