A true icon of skate culture, the Van Doren Rubber Company, aka Vans, was founded by Paul Van Doren and Jim Van Doren in March of 1966, with assistance from co-founders Serge Delia and Gordon Lee. In the years that followed, the skating community quickly grew to love the grippy, rugged construction and padded collars of their staple shoes such as the Era and Old Skool, establishing the Vans name and Off The Wall logo in the minds of millions for years to come.
Ever since those early California days, Vans has gone from strength to strength, becoming a world-famous street, sport, and casualwear brand that has a special place in the hearts of skaters, BMXers, and music enthusiasts everywhere. From the signature Checkerboard Classic to the flexible stitched canvas designs of the Authentic series, you’ll find a heritage of individuality and authenticity that’s second to none, wedded to a whole range of street and skate clothing for you to complete your look.