The year is 1966, America is embroiled in Vietnam, Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman founded Nike two years prior in Eugene, Ore. and almost exactly 888 miles down the western coast of the United States, ...

Paul Van Doren, co-founder of the Vans brand, has died at age 90, the shoemaker's parent company said Friday. "Paul was not just an entrepreneur; he was an innovator," VF Corporation said in a ...

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif — Founder of Vans and footwear pioneer Paul Van Doren has passed away at the age of 90, according to an Instagram post by his family. Van Doren started the company, along with ...

“The longest running style in the Vans lineup, the Authentic is where it all started.” Athlon Sports aims to feature only the best products and services. We may receive compensation for links to ...

This original story is from gq.com. Let’s be real: sneakers are a staple of modern fashion. Whether you’re putting in hours ...

Vans shoes might have started as skater footwear, but half a century later the iconic brand is a mainstream staple. Classic Vans shoes sit alongside an arsenal of new styles and designs, all instantly ...

A popular shoe brand is getting a little inspiration from Van Gogh. Vans is partnering with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam for a collection of shoes and clothing based on the artists' most famous ...

Vans shoes appear to have cat-like reflexes, according to the latest viral theory that has people throwing their shoes to see if they land right side up. When Twitter user @Ibelievthehype shared a ...

Sean Penn wore a black-and-white checkerboard pair in his breakout role as Spicoli in the 1982 movie. By THR Staff James Van Doren, who designed the Vans line of shoes that became a nationwide fad ...

Students in Jeff Swicegood's senior English class open swag bags that include a gift certificate for a free pair of Vans ...

Many companies spend years and millions of dollars desperately trying to find their place in the music world, as it is where their customers spend a lot of time. For some, it ends up working out to a ...

When James Van Doren and his older brother Paul opened their first store in Anaheim in 1966, they were selling their signature thick rubber-soled Vans shoes for $5 a pair. The price and the ...