Vans

Vans Skate Shoes Defined an Era

Vans skate shoes defined the era of the 1970s, when professional skateboarding really took off with the Z-Boys from Dogtown, Venice Beach, California. Stacy Peralta and Tony Alva, two of the pioneers of professional skateboarding, designed their own high top sneakers for Vans, preferring the grippy rubber outsoles of the shoes Vans made, along with the stylish canvas looks. Surfers, skaters and professional BMXers to this day sport Vans slip ons and sneakers, making the statement that these shoes from the underground still have that level of cool even as they've hit the mainstream. When Vans began, only a few different styles existed, in simple colors like black, white and red, and high top and low top silhouettes. But now, along with classics like the Atwood, Vans has a wide array of looks for men, women, and kids. At Famous Footwear, you can get all the latest looks at great prices.