SUBSCRIBE to help us create more content! null Vans shoes, or the Van Doren Rubber Company, was established by Steve Van Doren in 1966 in Southern California where his rubber-bottomed deck shoes quickly grew in popularity. Here we cover the rise and fall and rise again of the brand and their amazing history. Adopted by surfers, and later skateboarders like Tony Alva and Peralta, Vans shoes like the Authentic, Era, and Slip-On quickly became staples of the growing skateboard industry. Along the way, Vans partned with the US air force, appeared on the big screen, have been worn by celebrities, filed for bankruptcy and more! Read More & Pictures: https://shop.shredzshop.com/blogs/blog/14-things-you-didnt-know-about-vans-shoes/