Exploring the Latest Vans Store Collection: A Sneakerhead’s Dream Come True Vans Store Outline History of Vans Vans’ history dates back to 1966 when Paul Van Doren, along with three partners, opened the first Vans shop 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 used this business model to offer customers a wide range of styles and colors. The rubber soles of the store were very durable and grippable, and provided excellent traction when used on boards. In 1970s, Vans was already synonymous with
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