Vans Hi-Standard Canada Series Kicks Off Tomorrow
Posted 02/03/2012 by Kelly
Join us for the first Canadian edition of the Vans Hi-Standard Series in collaboration with Snowboard Canada tomorrow, Saturday, February 4th in Seymour North Vancouver. The event consists of an original big air format where riders are judged on individual style and no rotations over 720 are permitted; rewarding creativity and self-expression, the Vans way. It’s pretty simple, the more style and trick variety you have, the more you get paid.
Dennis McNett Art Show in Laguna Beach, CA
Posted 02/02/2012 by Kelly
After his three year absence in California, Dennis McNett brings his art show; Wolfbat Shamans and the Whale of Gratitude to Orange County for the first time. A large selection of his woodcut prints, sculptural forms, wall installations, papier mâché and masks in mythical and animalistic creations are coming to AR4T Gallery in Laguna Beach with a reception this Saturday, February 4th from 6-9pm and the show runs through March 24th.
Vans Custom Culture Program Registration Starts Today!
Posted 02/01/2012 by Kelly
Attention High School Art Students! You are invited to join Vans Custom Culture, a nationwide contest for high school art classes in which we provide Vans shoes as a blank canvas for students to come up with their best, most creative designs. We'll be accepting the first 1,000 registrant schools and the winners will be award $50,000 towards their art program. We're also taking the top five schools to Los Angeles for a museum show in May! So
John Florence Wins Pipe Pro
Posted 02/01/2012 by Kelly
With 20 seconds left of the final heat, Vans Surf Team rider John Florence had a paddle battle to catch the last wave and pulls out a 9.93 to match his already perfect 10 to take the win at the Volcom Pipe Pro down at Pipeline on Oahu. This is rad. The biggest congratulations goes out John!
Vans Surfjitsu Shoe Release Party at Thalia Surf Shop
Posted 01/31/2012 by Kelly
Join Vans this Thursday, February 2nd at Vans by Thalia Surf Shop to celebrate the release of our new surf shoe, the Surfjitsu! The event will feature art from Surfjitsu collaborators Neil Blender and Dane Gudauskas as well as a special performance by Alejandro's Awesome Surf Band. The party kicks off at 6pm, hope to see you all there!
Jamie Lynn Honored With TW SNOW Legend Award
Posted 01/30/2012 by Kelly
Vans team rider Jamie Lynn’s style is so iconic his method alone could receive TransWorld SNOWboarding’s Legend Award. It’s his overall contribution to snowboarding, however, that was honored this last Friday during the 13th Annual Riders’ Poll Awards Show at the Fillmore Auditorium. Big congrats Jamie!
More Bands Added to 2012 Vans Warped Tour
Posted 01/29/2012 by Kelly
2012 is shaping up to be quite the summer. Seven more bands have been added to next years Vans Warped Tour - Make Do and Mend, Mayday Parade, Sick of Sarah, Skip The Foreplay, The Green, Twin Atlantic and Vanna will be joining the already 38 bands announced. Check them out, then be on the lookout for the next announcement on February 1st.
Monster Energy AMA Supercross Heads to Oakland
Posted 01/28/2012 by Kelly
The Vans Moto crew is heading to Oakland, CA today, Saturday, January 28th for the fourth round of the 2012 Monster Energy AMA/FIM Supercross Series! Vans Pro Circuit athletes Dean Wilson and Tyla Rattray are planning to battle it out in the 250 class for top podium spots. Come check out all the action packed fun this weekend and cheer on the Vans Moto team! Catch the race airing Sunday on CBS at 12pm EST.
Vans Half Cab 20th Anniversary
Posted 01/27/2012 by Kelly
2012 marks the 20th anniversary of the greatest skate shoe of all time, the Vans Half Cab. In celebration of this occasion, Vans will be dropping one new and exclusive limited edition 20th Anniversary Half Cab colorway every month throughout the course of the year.
Do you know the store behind the Vans Half Cab? Hear it straight from the man himself, Steve Caballero in this exclusive interview on Complex. Time to celebrate.
Vans In the Chair Rider Spotlight: Dean Wilson
Posted 01/26/2012 by Kelly
Vans' In the Chair Rider Spotlight is a new video series that gives viewers an inside look into the lives of their favorite Vans riders. The latest episode of In the Chair features 2011 250 Motorcross Champion Dean Wilson as he skydives near Lake Elsinore, reflecting on the his championship winning season and what's he's looking forward to in 2012.
Slap's One in a Million Skate Contest Kicks Off
Posted 01/25/2012 by Kelly
We're backing Slap Magazine's One in a Million contest in New York where 11 amateur skateboarders are given a major opportunity, the chance to get sponsored by some of today's top skate companies. We're talking major hook-up for a year, head-to-toe, board, everything. The guys are staying at the House of Vans for 13 weeks during the contest. Watch as John Cardiel hosts every Wednesday until a winner is announced April 18th.
Man, I Need Vans Game of S.K.A.T.E. at Vans Skatepark - The Block
Posted 01/24/2012 by Kelly
It's that time of year again for the 5th annual Man, I Need Vans Game of S.K.A.T.E. at the Vans Skatepark in Orange, CA. Save the date for Saturday, February 18th when the event goes down. Two winners will go home with a year's supply of Vans shoes! Registration starts at the park at 12pm and the contest starts at 3pm. No registration fee, just the session rate to skate that day.
