About Vans

By never slowing down and never holding back, Vans has evolved into a brand that is about more than simply building the most epic footwear to fuel extreme sports. They won't stop working to interweave music, art, and action athletes in order to form a unification that makes all pieces stronger. As the producer of a wide variety of shoes, clothing, and accessories, Vans has made their mark on the industry in a way that is impossible to ignore.

The Van Doren brothers kicked things off back in 1966 when they opened their first shoe store. Getting their start by developing revolutionary skate shoes, the guys quickly earned a loyal following that has grown exponentially to this day. Now, the brand has a hand, or foot, in plenty of arenas across the spectrum of active lifestyles, like the Vans Warped Tour music festival, and a number of masterful shred video productions.

As the ones that started it all, the Vans Authentic Skate Shoes are still a classic kick that have managed to stick around thanks to a clean look and timeless style. After becoming an instant hit, this shoe propelled the brand through their beginnings and beyond with a sweet canvas upper, vulcanized sole, and immortal waffle bottom construction. The original lace-up is a signature piece in a line that has become accustom to dominating for decades. Never failing to impress, and embodying stylish functionality, the Vans Authentic Skate Shoe has plans to stay on the scene for a good long while to come.

Still crushing snow just as hard as they did over 15 years ago, the Vans Hi-Standard Boot is still busy setting the bar for high quality snowboard footwear. Delivering pro-style performance with an eternal look, these lace-up boots have become known across the globe for their unrelenting will to massacre any mountain. Some upgrades have been installed recently to up the awesome, including new ClassicLite Outsoles, and a revamped TriFit-X Thermal Liner. Doing everything to increase your comfort and define your riding, the Vans keeps breathing new life into this beloved foot hugger.

The Vans Women’s Encore Boot returns once again to take a bow for most outstanding performance. Vans went the Boa direction with lacing on this model to let the ladies dial in a custom fit in this softer flexing boot. X-Cage technology works to create an anatomically correct experience every time you slip your foot in. A Pleasure Cuff and V2 Footbed have teamed up to take comfort to an all-new level this season so that you never get tired of wearing them. The Vans dedication to innovation and passion for progression is incredibly evident in the Women’s Encore Boot.

Ignited by a devotion to advancing every facet of their industry, Vans utilizes a multifaceted approach to realizing their dreams. By infusing art and music into their extreme athlete-inspired products, they have seized a foothold as leaders with a vision. Become part of the Vans revelation.