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Vans, The Firsts
Vans was created by Paul Van Doren and James Van Doren. -
Getting Started..
When Van's started to get more popular they started making clothing and shoes for multiple sports like Skateboarding, Wakeboarding, Surfing and Motor-Cross. -
Bankrupty
Vans had to file for bankruptcy. They were drained from their resources. -
SOLD!
Vans sold their company to an investestment banking firm. -
Oversea Shipping
Vans closed their company in California to ship their clothing oversea. -
Warped Tour
Vans becimes a sponsorship of this tour. It also holds the naming rights to the skateboarding competition, "BOWL-A-RAMA." -
Grand Opening! SkatePark!
Vans opens their new skatepark. -
The Best.
In 2000 and 2001, Forbes recognized Vans as one of "America’s Best Small Companies." -
Vans Customs
Vans launched a website online where you can customize your own pair of Vans. -
Turnover!
In 2007, the turnover of Vans Company is near $190,500,000. The workforce is 21,760 in United States and in Europe. -
People love these shoes!
in 2010, Vans was found with 42 open stores in the U.S. People all around America are using these shoes for their favorite sports. -
They're the best!
in the United States, over 100,000 people said that Vans are their favorite type of shoe to wear. That makes Vans, the best. Even Shaun White is reppin' these sweet kicks!
