Vans was founded in California in 1966 and quickly became to go-to brand for skate shoes. The brand's offerings and approach have broadened since then, but the rugged canvas uppers and sticky waffle outsoles that define the brand have carried over to cultures all over the world. With collaborative editions and new takes on the classics, Vans footwear continues to represent an important era in American footwear history.
Vans was founded in California in 1966 and quickly became to go-to brand for skate shoes. The brand's offerings and approach have broadened since then, but the rugged canvas uppers and sticky waffle outsoles that define the brand have carried over to cultures all over the world. With collaborative editions and new takes on the classics, Vans footwear continues to represent an important era in American footwear history.
