• Founders: Paul and James Van Doren and Gordon Lee
• Founded: March 16,1966
• Industry: Apparel
• Headquarters: Costa Mesa, California

This shoe brand we know, love and wear as Vans started in Anaheim, California, as The Van Doren Rubber Company. Van Doren decided to start his shoe brand after years of working at Randy’s shoe manufacturer. Doren and his two brothers, Gordon C. Lee and James, opened the first Vans store at 704 East Broadway Anaheim, California, on March 16, 1966, under The Van Doren Rubber Company name.

The original logo of skateboard vans was designed in the 1970s in Costa Mesa, California, by a 13-year-old Mark Van Doren, the son of James Van Doren (co-owner and then-president). The name Vans came to be when people would say ” let’s go and grab shoes at Van’s”. Vans were manufactured by the company and sold directly to the general public.

Vans are simple shoes yet stylish and versatile. Everyone loves classics, and Vans are just the right shoes for that. Vans is all about lifestyle and not shoes. Therefore, you will be paying not only for the upper and sole combination but also for the so-called dream of the beach and skateboarding.

Vans brings California skate culture worldwide. These unisex shoes are the top favourite footwear among teens nowadays. Vans has been able to capitalise on major trends like a preference for retro and vintage style and athleisure.

The fact that people these days are wearing athletic apparel anywhere (Play, school, and work) with no intention of participating in athletic activities made vans number one favourite skate shoes even for people who don’t know how to skate.

Vans shoes have developed a deeper history in California surf and skate culture from the humble start in 1966. They have become the most popular unisex shoes for skateboarders and streetwear adept.

Of all the Van’s shoe models, classics have the most appeal. Some of the popular Vans model include:

• Vans Half Cab Core Classics
• Vans ComfyCush Sk8-Hi
• Vans Canvas Authentic
• Vans Checkerboard Slip-On
• Vans UltraRange EXO MTE-1
• Vans Old Skool
• Vans SLIP-ER 2

Vans shoes are among the best shoes to offer a comfortable fit and great support all day long. The ultimate combination of style and functionality (flexible canvas construction and sturdy rubber sole) makes Vans ideal for walking.

Therefore, you can wear vans in almost any occasion:

• A day out in the beach due to its versatility
• Stylish enough to spend the weekend at work
• Flexibility to allow lateral movement when hiking
• The best for skateboarding and surfing

Vans are the best shoes, especially for standing all day. Ensure you get a comfortable pair for extended use. Therefore, check out features that offer the support and optimum cushion you crave.

The most proper way to wear your vans is to select a style that matches your intended look. The style of your Vans shoes has a great influence on how to rock them. Different Vans models suit various styles.

• Eras are suitable with a blazer and cuffed trousers for a smart-casual styling
• A pair of Old Skool Vans with a sweater and chinos
• SK8-HI goes well with skinny jeans or joggers, loose jackets, and t-shirt
• Authentic shoes go well with a roll-neck sweater, trench coat, and cropped chinos
• High and Mid-Tops are brilliant with a tee and jeans worn casually
• Go for a blazer, Oxford shirt, and chinos with Slip-Ons

Use these shoe size charts for men and women to find the perfect Vans size for your foot