The filmore Decon is a low cut vulcanized lace-up inspired by the original Vans classic old skool. With Skate-influenced design, The filmore features a double-stitched upper, original waffle outsole, a smooth lining and a cushioning insole for extra comfort. See less.

Honoring that first legendary high top, the Sk8-Hi is made with sturdy suede and canvas uppers in a variety of classic and unexpected colorways.

Vans is an American manufacturer of skateboarding shoes and related apparel, established in Anaheim, California, and owned by VF Corporation. The company also sponsors surf, snowboarding, BMX, and motocross teams.

Vans shoes offer great support with a comfortable fit all day long. The ultimate combination of function and style, they are ideal for walking due to a sturdy rubber sole and flexible canvas construction.

And it didn't change much in the process.

• The key design features of Vans Authentic.
• The Vans Authentic is a low-top shoe with an upper usually made from canvas (although some have suede or leather uppers).
• The signature rubber sole.
• The most recognisable design feature of the Vans Authentic is the Waffle Rubber Sole.

Van Doren Rubber specialized in making canvas deck shoes with grippy rubber soles. The name Vans was coined when people would say “Let's head over to Van's and grab shoes”, Vans took the nickname and ran with it. We're glad they did.

High Tops. High top conversion vans have had the original roof cut away in places, then replaced with a fiberglass roof to give the van increased height. This modification creates more interior room in the van, which allows most passengers to stand up as they move around inside.

The high-top is a shoe that extends slightly over the wearer's ankle. It is commonly used for sports, particularly basketball. It is sometimes confused with the slightly shorter mid-top, which typically extends no higher than the wearer's ankle.

History Of Vans Shoes - 14 Things You Didn't Know About Vans

• Vans Started As The Van Doren Rubber Company:The shoe brand we know and love as Vans actually started as the Van Doren Rubber Company, in Anaheim California.
• Originally Vans Had Shoe Numbers Not Names: The first Vans shoes to come out had numbers, not names.

Vans is well-known and most popular among Gen Z consumers in the United States. This is according to our generational comparison of sneakers owners in the United States, which shows that 39 percent of Gen Z consumers – who own sneakers – own Vans.

Vans are the perfect fit. The thick rubber sole provides excellent traction and durability for heavy weightlifting sessions. The soles are incredibly flat, which provides a stable base for heavy lifting for squats or deadlifts. Additionally, the canvas upper is comfortable in the gym but still looks stylish.

Vans is the original action sports footwear company rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, Vans has thrived on a legacy of impacting our greater community through Vans' four pillars: action sports, music, art and street culture.

: a usually enclosed wagon or motortruck used for transportation of goods or animals. also : caravan sense 2a. b. : a multipurpose enclosed motor vehicle having a boxlike shape, rear or side doors, and side panels often with windows.

In the Van Doren Rubber Company shoes - or Vans for short - the burgeoning local teen skateboarding community found sneakers that were more durable and performed better than others on the market. Initially, skaters had no grip tape to apply to their wooden boards.

1978 1978. The Sk8-Hi was introduced in 1978 as "Style 38," and showcased the now-iconic Vans Sidestripe on yet another innovative silhouette.

Case in point: Vans Sk8-Hi sneakers. While this classic shoe has been around since the '60s, fashion girls continue to wear outfits featuring the high-top Vans style to this very day - and it doesn't look like the shoes are going anywhere anytime soon.