The first group to adopt the shoe was skateboarders in California, who appreciated the sticky gum sole and durability. By the ...

When Vans cofounder Paul Van Doren died last week at age 90, one particular shoe — a slip-on sneaker with a waffle-bottom sole and a black-and-white-checkerboard canvas upper — took centerstage.

Considering sustainable materials, Vans crafted the shoe’s uppers from 100% recycled PET reinforced by seamless RAPIDWELD™ construction and a non-PFC DWR water-repellent coating. The model’s ...

That is what opened the door for the Ducks to collaborate with Vans in creating a 30th anniversary limited edition shoe line that was ... anniversary logo is on the sole. Vans made 3,000 pairs ...