Although Vans skate shoes were first introduced in 1966, it wasn't until the release of the classic American teen flick Fast Times at Ridgemont High in 1982 that the Vans name exploded in pop culture.
Sean Penn's surfer/slacker/stoner Jeff Spicoli character soon became the spokesperson for an entire generation of teens. Subsequently, Vans apparel and shoes became the uniform of choice for teenagers nationwide.
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When Spicoli got hit on the head with a pair of Checkerboard Vans Slip Ons in Fast Times, they became an instant Vans classic. If you like the retro look, you need Vans AV 3: a second classic Vans model in its own right.
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