I had my first vans when I was 7-8 and I thought it was some lame shoe until it got too small on my feet and that happend when I got interested in the shoe 😢 but then I got adidas shoes and then vans again, I got the high sk8 white flame checkers
Man, I still remember some class mates in school taking out the almost hand printed Vans catalogue where you could custom order your pair. To me that seemed absolutely crazy back then. Hardly anyone knew of Vans back then here in Germany, that was in the early to mid 80s. Of course those kids were into punk rock and skateboarding and had a mystic aura around them.... good times
Vans are awesome. I got my first pair in summer of 1997 along with a pair of Airwalks which, believe it or not, were just as popular as Vans back then. However Airwalk fell off and ended up at Payless eventually. I'm glad Vans hasn't met the same fate.
Bro I used to get made fun of for wearing vans💀 always told “why you wearing skippes?, shits lame” now those people who said that are wearing vans now, ironic
Hell yeah Vans are definitely the *most* iconic skate and chill shoe IMO. I haven't owned a pair in years. They never fit my big ass feet the way I like 😒
dannggg man this is such a good video. Love the history, story telling, production quality, knowledge dropped. I don't wear vans as much anymore but I used to almost exclusively where vans checkerboard slip-ons in all different colors during my sophomore to senior year in college when they retailed for 34 dollars. Keep up the good work fam!
Another fire video!!! Keep it up man! I feel like your channel is gonna EXPLODE! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Btw the fact that the video showed you talking to the camera gave it a cool, almost "story time" feel. Awesome work.
Dario Rolle Haha One can only hope. And thank you so much for the nice comment on the new video style. We will be doing this moving forward so thanks for the feedback!
I totally thought Vans Customs was a more recent addition to the Vans corporation! 😂 I never would’ve thought they introduced that way back in the year I was born. That’s so cool! 😀
Been waiting on these ( and hopefully a chuck Taylor video soon) want to cop the gumsole old skools soon to go with my burgundy authentics. Might get the classic checkerboard slip ons down the line too
Arian Mejia Thank you bro! Your comment made my day haha Join our Ross Group on FB! Search Ross&&Marshall Finds. It’s a very active group 🙏 post your finds
Yooo nacho, remember me? Awesome video. When I was a kid I used vans all the time, now it’s been 4 years since I bought a pair, those were good days. BTW do you have any social media? I got some sneaks I wanna show you man.
I've also heard that at the beginning Vans was making custom sneakers, and you could have your own custom model by just placing an order at their store and later you will come to pick em up
4:59 actually near the end of the search for animal chin tony hawk can be seen wearing vans skate hi’s on the legendary vert ramp shot despite wear air Jordan’s the whole movie
Random User name I got to check that out! It’s hard to spot every single shoe on the video but I’ll definitely look for it. Thank you for pointing that out 🙏👍
We will never forget where are roots pull us out of... Artist, BMX Riders, Skaters, Graphic Designer's, Musician an on we climb!!! We are no one, if of course we are no more than many. "Keep It Real!"... " Show Historically What's Meant to Believe Inn!" Sick Short, Let's see what the next one brings!! Always an Amazing Artist Nah!!! Peace.
Had slip on, low top and hi tops in my skate days in the 80's. bought my last pair about 10 years ago. I want a pair of hi-tops again, maybe I'll get a pair in the sales. Just bought a pair of converse in sales Friday.
For dudes, from my generation, Vans were synonymous with Spiccoli, from Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Only skaters, and weirdos rocked Vans. How did Hip-Hop cats, started rocking Vans, in recent years, is an enigma to me.
I had to search your channel to see this video. My bell has *been* on though. Anyway I'd take any low-cut Vans shoe with the padded ankle collar, it makes for a good addition to an extremely comfortable shoe. After such a long time I wonder why they haven't thought of adapting the overall design to formal shoes for those in the corporate world.
Lebogang Seleleko Ah UA-cam’s algorithms are so strange these days. Thanks for watching man! The Vans Era with padded ankle collar are the most comfortable shoes
You didn't talk about how Geoff Rowley got vans to change from cupsoles back to their roots of vulcanized shoes , the stripe on the side and off the wall logo.
As the nefew of James van doren I can agree with the contents contained within. I grew up hanging out at the Anaheim, CA. Factory,. At 10 I was the original bargin truck seller at the swap meet at my 13 I worked in the warehouse. I handed out bargin truck fliers with Steve van doren, worked the fairs and even visited Nana vans at Paul van dorens house. Oh need verification there was a Nana vans sub shop behind the Costa Mesa store on harbor blvd. Steve made subs there. At the long beach boat show there was a vans booth , Steve and my father got their picture taken with John Wayne. Yeah those were good times,. Now vans are made in Argentina. Um um no thank you.
DAMN DANIEL! What’s your favorite Vans shoe? I like to stick to my checkered Vans 🔥
Vans ultra range the comfiest shoes ever made.
Pink leopard slip ons.
Timothy Joseph Daliwag I got a buddy who really likes em not a Fan of the Shape but they look Cozy
I had my first vans when I was 7-8 and I thought it was some lame shoe until it got too small on my feet and that happend when I got interested in the shoe 😢 but then I got adidas shoes and then vans again, I got the high sk8 white flame checkers
Rudo the Sk8 his are some of my favorite!
Man, I still remember some class mates in school taking out the almost hand printed Vans catalogue where you could custom order your pair. To me that seemed absolutely crazy back then. Hardly anyone knew of Vans back then here in Germany, that was in the early to mid 80s. Of course those kids were into punk rock and skateboarding and had a mystic aura around them.... good times
Highly Akicktive Yeah man! Same shit was going on here in the states. The brand has survived some crazy times! Thanks for peeping the video as always
As a kid, in the 70's and a teenager in the 80's, i got my vans from the vans store on torrance blvd. & crenshaw blvd. in torrance.
Vans is the most humble shoe I’ve worn mine everywhere and there still going and looking good they go with everything
Vans are awesome. I got my first pair in summer of 1997 along with a pair of Airwalks which, believe it or not, were just as popular as Vans back then. However Airwalk fell off and ended up at Payless eventually. I'm glad Vans hasn't met the same fate.
Chauntel Shannon Yeah Airwalks mistakenly began lowering the quality of their shoes and it ended up costing them. Thanks for watching!
I'm really liking these origin stories vids. will you do one for Dr Martens?
James Thomas Sure! I’ll add it to the last thanks for watching 🙏
How about Red Wings? Lol
@ What ?
Rex Nihilum
Itwas a neo-Nazi fashion statement back in the 80s and onwards.
@ wearing docs ?
Bro I used to get made fun of for wearing vans💀 always told “why you wearing skippes?, shits lame” now those people who said that are wearing vans now, ironic
Sexy Tomato Vans are some of the greatest shoes money can buy in my opinion. Those people can kick rocks haha
How old were you when people made fun of Vans the 60s lol
Super informative and well made. Thanks for putting this together.
Well done mini documentary! Thanks for doing and posting.
Even breakin'! Those are fresh and should be retro'd. Vans are so classic. Great video!!
Your work needs more recognition
Densetsu San Thank you Bro! I’m happy you took the time to watch 🙏
you can never go wrong with the old skools!!!
One more banger , the work u put in every video is very appreciated by all of us :)
Hell yeah Vans are definitely the *most* iconic skate and chill shoe IMO. I haven't owned a pair in years. They never fit my big ass feet the way I like 😒
Ryan Taylor I know lol the actually mold into your fit after a while though. That’s what makes them special
I wear 16's, never had a problem with the fit.
I like the change of seeing you on camera!
Another great video where you share a lot of great info and #Kickstory about Vans!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👣❤️🙏🏾
Dee Wells yea trying out a new format glad you liked it
these videos about histories of brands or particular products have been great. I'm always waiting for another one! Could you do Kappa?
Mielcar Yes! We plan on doing one very soon. Thank you for the support! Really means a lot to us. Seriously!
Awesome ! lil mini documentary! Good job
Riley Ulrich Thank you Riley! Appreciate you watching G 💪
Vans are one of my favorite , probably most fav actually and most comfortable for driving I can swear !!
R3DLiFE Yeah they’re amazing. Feel great on feet and look great!
The vans are the most iconic shoe back then now we have air forces years have changed. Also nice video 🙏😁
Josejr Servin Haha I love em both! Thanks for watching dude 🙏🙏
Vans are still Lit
Thanks man!! So glad to see this
Billy No prob! Thank you brotha. Appreciate you watching the vids lol 🙏🙏
dannggg man this is such a good video. Love the history, story telling, production quality, knowledge dropped. I don't wear vans as much anymore but I used to almost exclusively where vans checkerboard slip-ons in all different colors during my sophomore to senior year in college when they retailed for 34 dollars. Keep up the good work fam!
Five Minute Sneaker TV Thanks Man! I copped my checkered vans at Ross back in the day 🤣
Another fire video!!! Keep it up man! I feel like your channel is gonna EXPLODE! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Btw the fact that the video showed you talking to the camera gave it a cool, almost "story time" feel. Awesome work.
Dario Rolle Haha One can only hope. And thank you so much for the nice comment on the new video style. We will be doing this moving forward so thanks for the feedback!
Hands down one of the best channels out great job love all your videos Thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Jay! I'm super flattered you took the time to watch our vids. Got a new one dropping real soon! Have a great day man
Yo keep up the good work guys. Sick vid!!!
Adriel Perez thank man appreciate you watching the videos 😎
Another great vid as always, keep it up Nacho 👍
Henry Orellana Thanks Henry! I appreciate you watching
Thanks for making this informative and interesting video 👍🏻
Great video dude, really explains where is the heart of these amazing shoes...
Random Guy Watching Thanks man! I appreciate you watching 🙏
Underrated channel 🔥🐐 🔥
I totally thought Vans Customs was a more recent addition to the Vans corporation! 😂 I never would’ve thought they introduced that way back in the year I was born. That’s so cool! 😀
Keep em coming!
Marlon Puckett they in the works 😎😎
Another awesome video! I'll never forget my first pair of Vans. Oceanside CA 1980, purple checkers and 10 bucks 🔥
Wow... sounds like those were the golden days. Thanks for sharing Michael!
@@NachoAverageFinds you can say it... I'm old as dirt 😂🙏
Very well produced video
Vans are kinda a underrated shoe. They're simple clean & can be dressed up or down. They are also affordable with the low price. I love it.
B.J.2KOOL4LYFE wdym every 14 year old girl has them
Very well said 👌🏽
Do more of these kind of videos. Thanks :)
Leo Mikuš Thanks Leo, will do. Have a great day 😎
Been waiting for this vid
Kai Hernandez 😎😎😎😎🙏 hope it didn’t disappoint
NachoAverageFinds you didn’t, great video!
Awesome video as usual.
Alex De Leon Thanks Alex! You’re awesome as usual for checking it out man
Bro these type of videos fire keep it man
Awesome and complex video❤
Really enjoyed the video great content ❤️❤️
Great video.
Thank you
What a good video's keep going i have every video of your channel watched very interesting if you love shoes.
wilimili_gangster I appreciate you taking the time to watch every video! More on the way lol sorry they take so damn long
Been waiting on these ( and hopefully a chuck Taylor video soon) want to cop the gumsole old skools soon to go with my burgundy authentics. Might get the classic checkerboard slip ons down the line too
Jay Mazyopa I prefer Eras to slips but they dope Sneakers 👟
Damn Lil B and the pack really helped put Vans on the map #TYBG
Terrific content and narration! Any plans of discussing other skate shoes like Vision Street Wear and Airwalk?
Gunther 8544 Def plan on doing more skate brands in the future. Thanks for checking it out Gunther 🙏
Yo nacho u are an inspiration to me to go and get those finds and I have i wanted to thank u keep up the good work
Arian Mejia Thank you bro! Your comment made my day haha Join our Ross Group on FB! Search Ross&&Marshall Finds. It’s a very active group 🙏 post your finds
My favorites are the Taka Hayashi releases from Vans Vault line. So many great sneakers!
Polaroid Jay A great collab indeed!
You forgot to mention odd future and how they made vans famous too but still a good video.
Ezra Gonzalez haha very true! Thanks again
hmmm "made vans famous"... i would say also collabed with vans.
You just went off the wall Nacho!
Sebastian Case haha Can you imagine me on a board 🤣
Can't wait to get a fresh pair for skateboarding. My checkered slip ons are worn out
Haha they stick to the grip tape so well
NachoAverageFinds too well the waffle pattern is almost non existent
Do you use pros? If not, buy pros, normal ones wear out quicker
Yooo nacho, remember me? Awesome video. When I was a kid I used vans all the time, now it’s been 4 years since I bought a pair, those were good days. BTW do you have any social media? I got some sneaks I wanna show you man.
Loving this thank you 🙏, I wear vans to this day
Remember me? The guy who's always requesting this, hahaha now you made it! Your breath taking! (Insert keanu reeves meme)
Timothy Joseph Daliwag 😂😂😂😂 I like that 😎
I've also heard that at the beginning Vans was making custom sneakers, and you could have your own custom model by just placing an order at their store and later you will come to pick em up
first pair, back in 1982, fan of vans till today,
New subscriber! been binging your channel. Great vids keep it up!
I heard the exact same story in another video. Was it you?
It was the company man nvm
Pack Man haha Yeah he did his own thing
@@bletwort2920 sub to me
Vans “No other way” video is so dope
Good work pal
Lizo Joseph Thank you for watching!
@@NachoAverageFinds thanks man
Great video keep up the good work👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😀
Finley Wedge Thank you man! Appreciate you watching 🔥
@@NachoAverageFinds no problem I love your channel and also omg you replied I'm so happy thank you so much
Love it bro
bean boi Thanks man! Appreciate you taking the time to watch 💪
nice documentary..
Cause And Effect Paralysis thanks you check out the other sneaker history videos on the channel 😎
I. ❤ Vans shoes. My favs are the Half Cabs & the TNTs. Watching in London UK.
Nice vid! Vans are legend
J J iconic forsure thanks for watching 😎
hell yeah, love the new format
Dana and the Wolf Thanks foo
You should do celebrity influences on sneakers
Billy I did a Tupac video earlier this year. Definitely going to make a series out of it
Definitely especially on skateboarders like Paul Rodriguez Stefan janoski and even Scott disick or even Tyler the creator
Dope ...i love vans
4:59 actually near the end of the search for animal chin tony hawk can be seen wearing vans skate hi’s on the legendary vert ramp shot despite wear air Jordan’s the whole movie
Random User name I got to check that out! It’s hard to spot every single shoe on the video but I’ll definitely look for it. Thank you for pointing that out 🙏👍
We will never forget where are roots pull us out of... Artist, BMX Riders, Skaters, Graphic Designer's, Musician an on we climb!!! We are no one, if of course we are no more than many. "Keep It Real!"... " Show Historically What's Meant to Believe Inn!" Sick Short, Let's see what the next one brings!! Always an Amazing Artist Nah!!! Peace.
Love ur vids bro
Diego Soriano Ye yee Thanks Diego! I appreciate that man
under rated video
Joe Thank you Joe! You’re username is underrated too 🔥🔥🤣
Used to wear my checkerboards to all the Ska shows!
Those half cabs gotdamn
Fresh AF
You guys should make an origin story if the Osiris D3.
Had slip on, low top and hi tops in my skate days in the 80's.
bought my last pair about 10 years ago. I want a pair of hi-tops again, maybe I'll get a pair in the sales. Just bought a pair of converse in sales Friday.
Another dope vid
I love me some shoe history 👊
Know It 2 Flip It thanks mafioso !!
For dudes, from my generation, Vans were synonymous with Spiccoli, from Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Only skaters, and weirdos rocked Vans. How did Hip-Hop cats, started rocking Vans, in recent years, is an enigma to me.
My favorite are the vans atwood. Dope shoe!
Please do one on Puma
JostenDooley2 Hell Yeah! We plan to do that real soon.
They even made shoes for paintball in the early 00s! I had a pair.
Here we are again
The Base God put me onto Vans.
Progressive Viewer Yee yee 🔥🔥
Vans are my second favourite skate shoe
wannabe- animator How about your favorite?
@@NachoAverageFinds my favourite Vans or skate shoe
"got my vans on but they look like sneakers" lmao so many ppl rocking vans after that song came out!
acedogg5549 haha shit was hugeee
Good channel bro.
I had to search your channel to see this video. My bell has *been* on though. Anyway I'd take any low-cut Vans shoe with the padded ankle collar, it makes for a good addition to an extremely comfortable shoe. After such a long time I wonder why they haven't thought of adapting the overall design to formal shoes for those in the corporate world.
Lebogang Seleleko Ah UA-cam’s algorithms are so strange these days. Thanks for watching man! The Vans Era with padded ankle collar are the most comfortable shoes
🏆 Good job 👍🏼
I’m waiting for my Vans Era Area 66 black & white shoes
You didn't talk about how Geoff Rowley got vans to change from cupsoles back to their roots of vulcanized shoes , the stripe on the side and off the wall logo.
I wear nothing but Vans Pro models the cushion and quality is like no other
Skateboarding on and off for 20 years now...
My favorite brand
Nice historical lowdown
Next converse😍
Paul Masangcay haha will do! Definitely on the to do list
@@NachoAverageFinds thanks dude👍
As the nefew of James van doren I can agree with the contents contained within. I grew up hanging out at the Anaheim, CA. Factory,. At 10 I was the original bargin truck seller at the swap meet at my 13 I worked in the warehouse. I handed out bargin truck fliers with Steve van doren, worked the fairs and even visited Nana vans at Paul van dorens house. Oh need verification there was a Nana vans sub shop behind the Costa Mesa store on harbor blvd. Steve made subs there. At the long beach boat show there was a vans booth , Steve and my father got their picture taken with John Wayne. Yeah those were good times,. Now vans are made in Argentina. Um um no thank you.
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Will you do a video on timbs or doc martens?
Aklys I love Doc Ms maybe in the future
Where are all my skaters?!
MVP JEFF My bro who edited this a skater 🔥
Vans are awesome could you maybe do one for converse next :3
grim Potato 16 We are planning to do one the chuck all stars soon!
@@NachoAverageFinds ohhhh yes! Can't wait😆 Converse are the best lol
old skools lows are my favorite
Rap Beef I like the blue ones 🔥
@@NachoAverageFinds I like the blues, but the reds are my favorite
Old skool’s are so common now