Vans
American manufacturer of shoes
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| 2025 | Vans announces a renewed sponsorship of the Warped Tour music festival, demonstrating continued commitment to music and youth culture. |
| August 9 2023 | Michael Lorenzen became the first pitcher to throw a no-hitter while wearing Vans, with his customized Vans UltraRange Exos with cleats. The Vans will be displayed in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. |
| 2022 | Vans hosted the BMX Waffle Cup, a freestyle BMX invitational tournament at their Huntington Beach skate park, coinciding with the US Open of Surfing period. |
| 2022 | Vans launched the VR3 product line, featuring products with 30% renewable, recycled, or regenerative materials, signaling a commitment to sustainability. VF Corporation planned to expand the VR3 collection across more footwear and apparel categories. |
| March 2020 | The Outlets at Orange skate park was closed after BMX rider Tyler Kanarr died from major injuries sustained in the park. |
| 2019 | Vans concludes its initial sponsorship of the Warped Tour music festival after 23 consecutive years. |
| 2016 | The internet meme 'Damn Daniel' featuring California teen Daniel Lara wearing Vans went viral. In appreciation, Vans gave Lara a lifetime supply of shoes. |
| 2016 | In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Vans released a new logo and launched a marketing campaign aimed at expanding its target audience. |
| 2014 | Vans became the title sponsor of the US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, California. |
| 2010 | Vans opened its second skate park in Huntington Beach, California, which includes a skate bowl and skate plaza, leased from the city for US$1 per year for 20 years. |
| 2010 | Vans sponsored the Duct Tape Invitational surfing event. |
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