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Paul Van Doren, who played a huge part in making the iconic shoe brand what it is. Photo: Vans
Any skater, surfer, or snowboarder worth his or her salt has likely pulled on a pair of Vans shoes. The brand is iconic, to say the least, and yesterday it announced it had lost one of its founding fathers. Paul Van Doren, who helped create a shoe company synonymous with action sports, has passed away at 90.
Van Doren, who originally hailed from Boston, established the Van Doren Rubber Company in early 1966 in Anaheim, Calif. with his brother Steve and several other partners. At the time, the shoes retailed for about $2.50 and were made to order on the spot. They were extremely tough, thanks to the rubber developed by Van Doren.
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Paul Van Doren, co-founder of Costa Mesa-based Vans, has died at the age of 90, the shoe company announced Friday. It is with a heavy heart that Vans announces the passing of our co- founder, Paul Van Doren. Paul was not just an entrepreneur; he was an innovator, a company statement read. 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. Don t miss local breaking news and weather! Download our mobile app for iOS or Android and sign up for alerts.
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Paul Van Doren, co-founder of Costa Mesa-based Vans, has died at the age of 90, the shoe company announced Friday. It is with a heavy heart that Vans announces the passing of our co- founder, Paul Van Doren. Paul was not just an entrepreneur; he was an innovator, a company statement read. 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.
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It s with a heavy heart that Vans announces the passing of our co-founder, Paul Van Doren. 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. pic.twitter.com/5pDEo6RNhj Vans (@VANS 66) May 7, 2021
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