Vans

Vans is an American manufacturer of skateboarding shoes and related apparel, founded on March 16, 1966 by Paul Van Doren, his brother James Van Doren, Gordon C. Lee, and Serge D'Elia in Anaheim, California. Originally named the Van Doren Rubber Company, the brand was unique in that it manufactured shoes on-site and sold them directly to the public from its first day of operation. Vans became the shoe of choice for Southern California skateboarders in the 1970s due to its sticky waffle sole (c...

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