| If you have ever heard of skateboarding, then you | | | | popular today as they were when originally made. |
| have no doubt heard of Vans Shoes. Founded in | | | | Other standout shoes in the range include the Vans |
| 1966 by Paul Van Doren withhis partners Jim Van | | | | Authentic shoes and the 106 Vulcanized shoes which |
| Doren, Gordy Lee and Serge D'Elia, the first shoes | | | | is an organic canvas skate shoe with rubber soles |
| were designed with a diamond pattern over the | | | | and canvas lining. A die-cut polyurethane sockliner and |
| entire sole. A decade later skateboarders and skaters | | | | arch cookie provide added support for any skater |
| began to wear their shoes and looked for different | | | | who wants to ride hard. |
| colours. This evolved into first Vans Era shoes which | | | | Quality and durability are the trademarks of the |
| is still sold today. | | | | brand, which are designed to be used rather than |
| Today, Vans shoes feature over 70 styles; ranging | | | | just worn. Vans maintain their brand's reputation by |
| from slip-ons and performance based skateboard | | | | ensuring their products are designed to be relevant |
| shoes build for high durability and strength. Vans | | | | to the sport and market as much as possible. Such |
| product range also covers many extreme sports | | | | shoes are constructed to high quality standards and |
| including snowboarding apparel as well as | | | | so will take all the falls and scraps that skateboarding |
| skateboarding and beach wear. | | | | and snowboarding throw at you. Van's sponsors |
| Two of the most featured Vans Shoes is the Era | | | | many of the leading competitors in the X sports who |
| shoe and the Vans Slip-on. Released in a bright array | | | | actually help in designing this superior footwear. |
| of colours and patterns, these shops are still as | | | | |