Urban fashion with personality. With more than 50 years of experience, Vans began to be known among the circles of the skateboarder communities in California but over time, and based on staying true to its principles, it has managed to break down the barriers that separate a sport from Pop culture and move from occupying a small niche market to become an icon for generations of young people (and not so young) around the world. Today, millions of people wear Vans every day, regardless of sex, age and whether they belong to a community of skaters or not. Silhouettes like the Sk8-Hi, the Slip-on or the Old Skool have become part of the history of fashion and it is worth knowing a little more about the origins of the brand.