Vans didn't set out to change fashion. The Anaheim brand was built for skateboarding, founded in 1966 by the Van Doren brothers and quickly embraced by a generation of riders who valued its grippy soles, durable construction and laid-back California attitude.
As skate culture spilled into music, art and streetwear, Vans came along for the ride. Styles such as the Authentic, Old Skool, Sk8-Hi and Classic Slip-On evolved from practical skate shoes into cultural icons, worn by everyone from pro skaters to punk bands and style tribes across the globe. The famous Sidestripe, originally sketched by Paul Van Doren as a simple doodle, has become one of footwear's most recognisable signatures.
More than half a century on, Vans continues to embody the creative, independent spirit that first put it on the map. Discover classic sneakers, apparel and accessories from a brand that has always done things its own way at END.
