Vans

Vans is the Americain brand created in 1966 as The Van Doren Rubber Company by brothers Paul and James Van Doren in California. The business manufactured shoes and sold them directly to the public. The Vans slip-on shoe was introduced with the help of skateboarders and BMX riders in 1976. Today, Vans is one of the leading global footwear, apparel and accessory brand available in more than 170 countries worldwide.

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