Vans Trainers

— Vans trainers resonate over 4 decades of skate and youth culture. Vans Shoes continually strive to produce durable footwear that is not limited within the normal boundaries of imagination. Way back in '66, the 'Van Doren Rubber Company' opened it's doors for business in Anaheim California, USA.  Not long after, Vans simple Vans canvas shoes became a staple at the beach and all over Southern California. Soon, SoCal youngsters found that Vans authentic trainers sturdy construction and sticky gum rubber sole made the Vans plimsolls perfect for skate boarding. Those very first beach staples developed into a full collection of Vans Classics which pay homage to Van's skate and surf heritage.

Van's footwear favourites such as the Vans Authentic, Vans Era 59, Classic Slip-On, Sk8-Hi, Vans Zapato Del Barco, Chukka Boot, Vans Old Skool and Half-Cab are back and each season with an ever expanding assortment of fabrics and designs including suede and canvas combinations in a variety of bold as well as earthy colours, perforated leathers, new checker board combination, checks, plaids and pop-art prints.

Vans Shoes Collection

Here is our quick and easy guide to the Vans footwear collection:Vans Authentic | Available since Vans inception in 1966. These are Vans' very first style that caught the eye of Orange County surfers and skaters.

Vans Era Trainers | The original skate shoe - designed with help from Tony Alva and Stacy Peralta, since '76. The padded collar was designed to offer extra protection for skaters.  The Vans Era 59 leather trimmed are the Vans Era of the moment.
Vans Classic Slip-On Trainers | The iconic Vans trainer is the standard for slip-on's the world over, originated in 1979.

Vans SK8-Hi Trainers | Hi-top lace up with Vans iconic side stripe was introduced in 1978.
Vans Old Skool Trainers | Low top, lace up shoes with side stripe, originated in 1978. Read more