Vans Sophie

Vans

The original since 1966. Established in Anaheim, California, the Van Doren Rubber Company produced simple canvas and vulcanized rubber shoes and sold them directly to the public in a store attached to the factory. Skateboarders quickly learned about the “waffle” grip and helped spread the word. In 1976, the first skateboard-specific shoe, now known as the Era, was born.