What were Vans originally called?

What were Vans originally called?

Going back to day dot Vans was founded by brothers Paul Van Doren and Jim Van Doren along business partners Gordon Lee and Serge Delia. The company they formed was aptly named the ‘Van Doren Rubber Company’ and was registered on March 16th 1966 in Anaheim, California. Vans is an American manufacturer of skateboarding shoes and related apparel, established in Anaheim, California, and owned by VF Corporation. Vans is an American manufacturer of skateboarding shoes and related apparel, established in Anaheim, California, and owned by VF Corporation.