VANS SHOES

VANS SHOES: THE STORY UP TO NOW

Express yourself with a pair of vans shoes, bringing out fun sides since 1966. Vans have always been unique. The classic skater brand started way back in 1966 California when it was manufactured and sold directly to the public from the very same site. Vans shoes started making a name for themselves among the South California skate scene in the early ‘70s, loved for their rugged make-up and sticky soles. Shortly after, the classic Old Skool came out, with its now famous Sidestrip and built-in leather panels for superior durability. Come the ‘80s and early ‘90s, the classic vans trainers hit big with metal and punk fans, who’d caught the buzz from the growing skate scene. Soon, Vans hit the big screen thanks to being donned by Sean Penn. And from then to now? You probably know already. Vans took off. Not just for skaters and rockers, but for everyone. 

WHAT TYPE OF SHOES ARE VANS

Vans shoes cover many different typologies and come in a huge variety of different styles: slip-ons, lace-ups, low-tops, mid-tops, high-tops – the collection is huge.

Ask most skaters to draw you some skate shoes and they’ll most likely be Vans. But they’re not just popular in the skate scene, it’s not just a good rep. Vans are emblems of the scene. A skater’s essential. Great grip for the board. Easy wearing but durable. Flexible, but sturdy. Oh, and not to mention the huge variety of styles, in the collections of men’s vans, women’s vans, and kids’ vans too. From classic Off The Walls and Old Skool styles to Vans Sk8, there’s every color in every combo – the ideal palette for skater expression. But are vans shoes just skate shoes? Not at all. They’re not just built for skate parks. Vans have been making shoes for ski slopes since 1993 when they brought out the first Vans Snowboard Boot. It’s not even just extreme sports, either. For a long time now Vans’ casual slip-ons have been donned by urban trekkers and country hikers alike. From skate parks to arena stages, movie sets to city parks, Vans cross boundaries. You can too.