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.

“The phrase I always use is 'off the wall' is a state of mind,” Palladini said. “As the brand that wants to be the global icon of youth culture, we're very much focused on that powerful point of view that thinking differently and being a true individual is really an important thing to us.”

2024 fashion told you guys that checkered vans are back in style. Just because you wore them this whole time.

The unisex Sk8-Hi are Vans legendary lace-up high tops, created for a mix of skate and style. These shoes feature sturdy canvas and suede uppers decorated with the iconic Vans sidestripe.