The humble Vans skate shoe is probably the most well-known name when it comes to extreme sports lifestyle. They have one of the largest selections in footwear catering to urban lifestyle and beyond. Since their humble beginnings in 1966, they have moved into virtually every market, catering to the whole family a plethora of styles and uses.
Their casual shoes range from slip-ons to the iconic canvas lace-up shoes, designed for comfort and leisure but not lacking in quality for extreme activities, like kick-flipping 20-foot gaps. Though Van’s caters to footwear for every walk of life, in individualised styles and cutting-edge materials, they are still best known for being one of the leading brands in skate shoes.
While offering top quality, Vans also offers a range of price points that fit virtually any budget. On some lines they even offer the opportunity to create custom Vans shoes based on selections from a colour chart.
Vans are recognised as one of the best skate shoes around by most of the top skaters, but Vans’ supremacy also spans into more than just their footwear. The company are also well known for their awesome international events, including 25 years of Vans Warped Tour in the U.S. which brought together the best punk rock acts with skate demos and more, for an action-packed music festival that rivaled the best of them.
Vans continues to lead the industry and influence other footwear companies. Other brands have attempted to imitate Vans design and technology, but they only come off as knock-offs. Genuine Vans products are well known for its waffle sole and crazy prints, like checkers, skulls and flames.
When it comes to stuff you can wear, Vans are not limited to just shoes. They have a wide range of accessories and apparel, often designed to match their wild shoe designs. They produce quality outerwear, t-shirts, backpacks, denim and everything else for all ages and gender specific, something for everyone in the family.
So, where can you find Vans in Australia? Check out Amazon.com.au, City Beach or SurfStitch to view their ranges available.
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