Although Vans shoes were first introduced in 1966, it wasn't until the release of the classic American teen flick Fast Times at Ridgemount 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.
Over the last few years skateboarding has exploded into mainstream youth culture. Everywhere you look kids are decked out in the signature skater look: low strung pants, tight shirts, and skate shoes featuring an overexposed tongue, short toe, and puffy exterior. In fact, sales of skateboarding shoes in 2004 have outpaced those of all other athletic shoes!
The sales of Vans skateboarding shoes undoubtedly constitute a large chunk of this number. As the company responsible for such large skater fests as the Vans Warped Tour, the Vans name is synonymous with skater culture. Now you can get cheap Vans at
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When Jeff Spicoli wore/carried into class/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 would adore the
Vans Old Skool: a Vans sneaker version of the classic slip on.
Pop in High Voltage on your iPod and rock out to AC/DC's T.N.T. while wearing a pair of
Vans TNT. Endorsed by pro skateboarder Tony Trujillo, this high-performing skater shoe in black/bright pink is all about the rockstar 'tude.
Winner of the 2001 Skater of the Year award from Thrasher Magazine, Geoff Rowley is considered one of the best skaters ever. Rowley and Vans have a successful working relationship, with the pro skater designing signature skate shoe after signature skate shoe for the popular footwear company. The
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