Vans Shoes

Paul Van Doren founded the Vans shoe company in 1966, originally naming it ‘Van Doren Rubber Co’. Initially, Van Doren’s company created simple shoes with diamond patterns. As the shoes gained popularity, and criticism set in, the soles were reinforced with vertical lines – and the company officially dubbed it the ‘waffle sole’.

From this point on, Vans become wildly popular with the skateboarding and surf communities. Success brought temptation – and when Vans expanded its line to include traditional sports shoes, the company was nearly lost. Eventually emerging from bankruptcy, Vans today has scores of dedicated retail outlets, indoor skate parks and even sponsors a professional skate team, as well as an annual music tour.

Vans produces a wide offering of casual shoes for men, women and children – catering to the extreme sports and punk/ska style that is popular within today’s youth culture. Top sellers in the current Vans collection include the Classic slip on and Authentic lace up – both available in a wide variety of new and retro designs. Popular shoes for men in the Vans collection include the Bushnell, Churchill, SK8 Hi and Lipslide. Best-selling Vans for women include the KVD slip-on, the Mercer, the Lynzie and the Hera. For the kids, Vans make a great selection of mini-me versions of the more popular men’s and women’s styles. The great thing is that these kids’ styles are available in sizes suitable for the tiniest toes in your house. Popular Vans for kids include classic slip-ons and a velcro-closing version of the ever-popular Vans Old Skool.

Vans are easy to find and purchase online. Comparison shopping is a great way to save money on your Vans, as is finding retailers offering discounted – or free – shipping. Always choose to buy your shoes from merchants with flexible return and exchange policies so you’ll be able to swap for a different size or colour if the shoes don’t quite meet your expectations.

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Vans Authentic Toddlers Crib Shoes
Vans Authentic Toddlers Crib Shoes
£21.99


VANS CLASSIC SLIP ON VANOSAUR
VANS CLASSIC SLIP ON VANOSAUR
£22.00


VANS CLASSIC SLIP ON HEART FILL
VANS CLASSIC SLIP ON HEART FILL
£22.00


Vans - Kids - Classic Slip on - Flame
Vans - Kids - Classic Slip on - Flame
£22.99


Vans Classic Slip-On Psyc Poster
Vans Classic Slip-On Psyc Poster
£25.00


Vans - Toddler Authentic - Black
Vans - Toddler Authentic - Black
£25.99


Vans - Toddler Authentic - Carmine Rose
Vans - Toddler Authentic - Carmine Rose
£25.99


Vans - Kids Authentic - Black / Black
Vans - Kids Authentic  - Black / Black
£27.99


Vans - Kids Authentic - Red
Vans - Kids Authentic  - Red
£27.99


"Widow V (Bandana Vans) White Toddler Shoe HBE33T"

£28.00


Vans - Kids Authentic - Carmine Rose
Vans - Kids Authentic - Carmine Rose
£28.99


Vans - Kids Authentic - Navy
Vans - Kids Authentic - Navy
£28.99


Vans Womens DD-66 Black/Purple Plaid
Vans Womens DD-66 Black/Purple Plaid
£29.00


Vans Sex Pistols Black/White Trainers
Vans Sex Pistols Black/White Trainers
£29.00


Vans Classic Slip-On Brown/Cream Checkerboard
Vans Classic Slip-On Brown/Cream Checkerboard
£29.00


Vans Classic Slip-On Black/White Checkerboard
Vans Classic Slip-On Black/White Checkerboard
£29.00


Vans Classic Slip-On Wild Dove Grey/Red Pinstripe
Vans Classic Slip-On Wild Dove Grey/Red Pinstripe
£29.00


Vans Womens Era Logo Check
Vans Womens Era Logo Check
£29.00


Vans Classic Slip-On Brown/Red Checkerboard
Vans Classic Slip-On Brown/Red Checkerboard
£29.00


Vans Classic Slip-On Alcazar
Vans Classic Slip-On Alcazar
£29.95


Vans - Classic Slip On - Guys - Black / Pink
Vans - Classic Slip On - Guys - Black / Pink
£29.95


Vans - Widow - Black
Vans - Widow - Black
£29.99


Vans Classic Slip On Skate Shoes
Vans Classic Slip On Skate Shoes
£29.99


Vans Classic Slip On Boys Skate Shoes
Vans Classic Slip On Boys Skate Shoes
£29.99


Vans La Cripta Boys Skate Shoes
Vans La Cripta Boys Skate Shoes
£29.99


Vans Atwood Boys Skate Shoes
Vans Atwood Boys Skate Shoes
£29.99


Vans La Cripta Dos Boys Skate Shoes
Vans La Cripta Dos Boys Skate Shoes
£29.99


Vans Crib Shoes/Vest Set
Vans Crib Shoes/Vest Set
£30.00


Vans LPE Black/White Canvas Trainers
Vans LPE Black/White Canvas Trainers
£32.00


Vans - Lo Pro Era - Black / White
Vans - Lo Pro Era - Black / White
£32.99


Widow Junior Trainers
Widow Junior Trainers
£33.00


Widow Junior Trainers
Widow Junior Trainers
£33.00


Widow Junior Trainers
Widow Junior Trainers
£33.00


Widow Junior Trainers
Widow Junior Trainers
£33.00


"Widow (Bandana Vans) Black/Red Kids Shoe DE333Q"

£33.00


Vans Classic Slip-On Black
Vans Classic Slip-On Black
£34.95


Vans LPE Skate shoe - True White
Vans LPE Skate shoe - True White
£34.99


Vans - LPE - Black / White
Vans - LPE - Black / White
£34.99


Vans - Authentic Lo Pro Zebra - Black / Liberty Purple
Vans - Authentic Lo Pro Zebra - Black / Liberty Purple
£34.99


Vans - Lo Pro - Black / Black
Vans - Lo Pro - Black / Black
£34.99


Vans Chukka Low Boys Skate Shoes
Vans Chukka Low Boys Skate Shoes
£34.99


Vans Authentic Plimsolls
Vans Authentic Plimsolls
£34.99


Vans Del Barco Picnic Pack Shoe
Vans Del Barco Picnic Pack Shoe
£34.99


Vans Del Barco Picnic Pack Shoe
Vans Del Barco Picnic Pack Shoe
£34.99


Vans Lace Shoes
Vans Lace Shoes
£35.00


Desurgent Junior Trainers
Desurgent Junior Trainers
£35.00


Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - White
Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - White
£35.99


Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - White
Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - White
£35.99


Ladies Vans Shoe - Authentic Lo Pro Linen - Black
Ladies Vans Shoe - Authentic Lo Pro Linen - Black
£35.99


Ladies Vans Shoe - Authentic Lo Pro Linen - Espresso
Ladies Vans Shoe - Authentic Lo Pro Linen - Espresso
£35.99


Ladies Vans Shoe - Authentic Lo Pro Linen - Black
Ladies Vans Shoe - Authentic Lo Pro Linen - Black
£35.99


Ladies Vans Shoe - Authentic Lo Pro Linen - Espresso
Ladies Vans Shoe - Authentic Lo Pro Linen - Espresso
£35.99


Vans Classic Slip-On Black/Formula One Checkerboard
Vans Classic Slip-On Black/Formula One Checkerboard
£36.00


Vans Classic Slip-On Black/Purple Checkerboard Trainers
Vans Classic Slip-On Black/Purple Checkerboard Trainers
£36.00


Vans Authentic Black/Red Material Trainers
Vans Authentic Black/Red Material Trainers
£36.00


"Classic Slip On Black (Vans checkerboard) Shoe"

£36.00


"Classic Slip On Dunkle Green (Vans checkerboard) Shoe"

£36.00


Vans Authentic Grey/White Canvas Trainers
Vans Authentic Grey/White Canvas Trainers
£36.95


Vans Authentic Green/White
Vans Authentic Green/White
£37.00


Vans Authentic Purple/White Canvas Trainers
Vans Authentic Purple/White Canvas Trainers
£37.00


Vans Classic Slip-On Black/Aqua Checkerboard Trainers
Vans Classic Slip-On Black/Aqua Checkerboard Trainers
£37.00


Vans Classic Slip-On Black/Silver Checkerboard Trainers
Vans Classic Slip-On Black/Silver Checkerboard Trainers
£37.95


Vans Classic Slip-On Multi Checkerboard Trainers
Vans Classic Slip-On Multi Checkerboard Trainers
£37.95


Vans Authentic True White Trainers
Vans Authentic True  White Trainers
£37.95


Vans Authentic Cream Trainers
Vans Authentic Cream Trainers
£37.95


Vans Classic Slip-On Navy Trainers
Vans Classic Slip-On Navy Trainers
£37.95


Vans Classic Slip-On True White
Vans Classic Slip-On True White
£37.95


Vans Classic Slip-On Black/Black
Vans Classic Slip-On Black/Black
£37.95


Vans Classic Slip-On Black/Green Checkerboard Trainers
Vans Classic Slip-On Black/Green Checkerboard Trainers
£37.95


Vans Authentic Orange/White Canvas Trainers
Vans Authentic Orange/White Canvas Trainers
£37.95


Vans Classic Slip-On Black/Grey Checkerboard Trainers
Vans Classic Slip-On Black/Grey Checkerboard Trainers
£37.95


Vans Authentic Navy Trainers
Vans Authentic  Navy Trainers
£37.95


Vans Authentic Black Canvas Trainers
Vans Authentic Black Canvas Trainers
£37.95


Vans Authentic Green/White Canvas Trainers
Vans Authentic Green/White Canvas Trainers
£37.95


Vans Authentic Yellow/White Canvas Trainers
Vans Authentic Yellow/White Canvas Trainers
£37.95


Vans Authentic Grey/White Material Trainers
Vans Authentic Grey/White Material Trainers
£37.95


Vans Authentic Blue/White Material Trainers
Vans Authentic Blue/White Material Trainers
£37.95


Vans Authentic Black Canvas Trainers
Vans Authentic Black Canvas Trainers
£37.95


Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - Golden Poppy/True White
Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - Golden Poppy/True White
£37.99


Vans Rata Vulc Hemp shoe - Black/Lemon
Vans Rata Vulc Hemp shoe - Black/Lemon
£37.99


Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - Red
Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - Red
£37.99


Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - Black/Black
Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - Black/Black
£37.99


Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - Red
Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - Red
£37.99


Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - Black/Black
Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - Black/Black
£37.99


Vans - Rata Vulc - Black
Vans - Rata Vulc - Black
£37.99


Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - Lemon Chrm/True White
Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - Lemon Chrm/True White
£37.99


Vans Skate Shoe - 106 Vulcanized - Wild Dove/True White
Vans Skate Shoe - 106 Vulcanized - Wild Dove/True White
£37.99


Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - Pewter/Black
Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - Pewter/Black
£37.99


Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - True White
Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - True White
£37.99


Vans Skate Shoes - Authentic - Navy
Vans Skate Shoes - Authentic - Navy
£37.99


Vans Skate Shoe - 106 Vulcanized - Pewter/Ash
Vans Skate Shoe - 106 Vulcanized - Pewter/Ash
£37.99


Vans Skate Shoes - Authentic - Navy
Vans Skate Shoes - Authentic - Navy
£37.99


Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - Golden Poppy/True White
Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - Golden Poppy/True White
£37.99


Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - Lemon Chrm/True White
Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - Lemon Chrm/True White
£37.99


Vans Skate Shoe - 106 Vulcanized - Wild Dove/True White
Vans Skate Shoe - 106 Vulcanized - Wild Dove/True White
£37.99


Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - Pewter/Black
Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - Pewter/Black
£37.99


Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - True White
Vans Skate Shoe - Authentic - True White
£37.99


Vans Skate Shoe - 106 Vulcanized - Pewter/Ash
Vans Skate Shoe - 106 Vulcanized - Pewter/Ash
£37.99


Vans Desurgent Boys Skate Shoes
Vans Desurgent Boys Skate Shoes
£37.99


Vans Baxter Boys Skate Shoes
Vans Baxter Boys Skate Shoes
£37.99


Vans Classic Slip-On Blue/White Trainers
Vans Classic Slip-On Blue/White Trainers
£39.00


Vans Classic Slip-On Black/Brown Checkerboard Trainers
Vans Classic Slip-On Black/Brown Checkerboard Trainers
£39.00


Vans Classic Slip-On Blue/White Checkerboard Trainers
Vans Classic Slip-On Blue/White Checkerboard Trainers
£39.00


Widow Junior Trainers
Widow Junior Trainers
£39.00


Widow Junior Trainers
Widow Junior Trainers
£39.00


Vans Authentic Burgundy Canvas Trainers
Vans Authentic Burgundy Canvas Trainers
£39.95


Vans Authentic Black Canvas Trainers
Vans Authentic Black Canvas Trainers
£39.95


Vans Authentic Green Canvas Trainers
Vans Authentic Green Canvas Trainers
£39.95


Vans 106 Vulcanized Skate shoe - Steel Blue/White
Vans 106 Vulcanized Skate shoe - Steel Blue/White
£39.99


Vans Classic Slip On Skate shoe - Black
Vans Classic Slip On Skate shoe - Black
£39.99


Vans - Authentic - Surf The Web / Black
Vans - Authentic - Surf The Web / Black
£39.99


Vans - Classic Slip On - Black
Vans - Classic Slip On - Black
£39.99


Vans Classic Slip On Skate shoe - Charcoal
Vans Classic Slip On Skate shoe - Charcoal
£39.99


Vans - 106 Vulc - Pewter / Black
Vans - 106 Vulc - Pewter / Black
£39.99


Vans 106 Vulcanized Skate shoe - True White
Vans 106 Vulcanized Skate shoe - True White
£39.99


Vans Authentic Skate shoe - Red
Vans Authentic Skate shoe - Red
£39.99


Vans Copeland Skate shoe -
Vans Copeland Skate shoe -
£39.99


Vans 106 Vulcanized Skate shoe - Pewter/Ash
Vans 106 Vulcanized Skate shoe - Pewter/Ash
£39.99


Vans Rata Vulc Hemp shoe - Classic Blue
Vans Rata Vulc Hemp shoe - Classic Blue
£39.99


Vans Rata Vulc Hemp shoe - Khaki
Vans Rata Vulc Hemp shoe - Khaki
£39.99