The sneaker design is so popular that it was used to make the Checkered Vans grip tape that skateboarders love to use on their boards for a non-slip finish if their sneakers need a little bit of help.

Well, that's how Christina Ricci thinks. When the actress isn't at work or on the red carpet, you can find her in her favorite checkered platform Vans, which she's been obsessed with for the "past ...