Vans Store’s Newest Collection: A Sneakerheads Dream Come true Vans Store Outline History of Vans Vans was founded in 1966 by Paul Van Doren with three partners. The first Vans store opened in Anaheim California. The store was one of a kind in that it sold shoes directly to the customer and manufactured them on-site. Vans was able to offer many different styles and colors to suit the preferences of every customer. The store gained rapid popularity among skateboarders, surfers and other board users for its durable rubber soles that provided excellent traction. By 1970, Vans was synonymous with Southern
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