It’d be pretty hard to picture the skateboarding would without the presence of Vans skate shoes. “OFF THE WALL” is a really cry for self-expression. Co-founded by brothers Paul and Jim Van Doren, California brand Vans is the label that springs to mind when you think of skate shoes.The brand name has become synonymous with durability and subtle design and one can find a type of shoe or other merchandise for any occasion. From the brand’s adoption by California’s pioneering Z-Boys skate crew to Sean Penn’s character in Fast Times at Ridgemont High and punk festival the Warped Tour, Vans has become synonymous with rebel outsiders. Having survived bankruptcy in the ’80s and the skate brand wars of the late ’90s, Vans thrives today through its five classic sneaker models and a myriad of diverse collaborations.

Today, the Vans brand evolution continues. From its foundation as an original skateboarding company, to its emergence as leading action sports brand, to its rise to become the world’s largest youth culture brand. Vans continue to demonstrate the impact of their heritage whilst highlighting the importance of working with those in the know with their latest ‘Skate Classics’ collection for 2021 pairing skate-centric legacy with modern-day innovation. Bringing TecTuff updated improvements to firm footwear favourites such as the Old Skool, SK8-Hi and Authentic, Vans remains committed to quality even through the changing decade.