Vans Co-Founder Paul Van Doren Dead at 90: 'He Was an Innovator'
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Paul Van Doren, the co-founder of Vans sneakers, has died at the age of 90.
The shoe company announced his death on their social media pages on Friday, noting that Van Doren was an "innovator."
"It's with a heavy heart that Vans announces the passing of our co-founder, Paul Van Doren," the company's statement read. "Paul was not just an entrepreneur; he was an innovator. We send our love and strength to the Van Doren family and the countless Vans Family members who have brought Paul's legacy to life."