Milo from Hangar 94 helps contribute to the Stephen Murray Fund.

Posted 11/30/2007 by i am vans

Milo just purchased the old Vans Warped Tour vert ramp and had it installed in his backyard last week.

Cory Nastazio Featured On "The Daily Habit" Tonight

Posted 11/29/2007 by i am vans

The longtime Vans team rider with a flair for the dramatic, BMX pro Cory Nastazio appears on The Daily Habit to tell us what he's been up to lately.

John John Florence Blazes through Two Rounds

Posted 11/29/2007 by i am vans

As the youngest competitor in the O'Neill World Cup of Surfing, 15 year old Vans Team Rider, John John Florence advances through two rounds of the competition blasting through six-10 foot waves and overcoming a snapped board.

Transworld Motocross Racer of the Year goes to Ryan Villopoto!

Posted 11/28/2007 by i am vans

After seven supercross wins, five outdoor National Overalls and a Motocross of Nations championship, Ryan is sure to be named the 2007 Racer of the Year!

Beanies and Bikinis

Posted 11/27/2007 by i am vans

Vans intl. team rider Jonas Michilot and flow team riders Chad Otterstrom, Corey Noble and Chris Grenier headed down to sunny San Diego for the 3rd annual Beanies and Bikinis.

Don't Miss Vans Girl Anne Faith Nicholls Upcoming Art Exhibit!

Posted 11/27/2007 by i am vans

This Saturday, Dec 1ST, 7-11pm
"The Low Tide Collection"
A solo exhibition by Anne Faith Nichols

New Paintings, Drawings, Photography Sculpture and Installation.

Vans Holiday

Posted 11/26/2007 by i am vans

Steve Caballero Autograph Signing @ New Vans Store in San Jose!

Posted 11/26/2007 by i am vans

Come meet skateboarding legend Steve Caballero at the new Eastridge Mall Vans store in San Jose on Saturday, December 1st. The autograph signing will start at 4:00pm and will include giveaways and shoe drawings. Come check out our new store at...

December Shopping Clinics

Posted 11/21/2007 by i am vans

Don't get bummed because your parents want to drag you to the mall for holiday shopping...learn to skate instead! We are offering two Saturday clinics in the month of December with extended hours. On Saturday, December 8 and Saturday, December 15 there will be two clinics offered running 8am - 2pm. Cost is just $40 for members and $50 for non-members, and a pizza lunch is included! Skateboard instruction for beginner to advanced street skaters. Call the park for more details.

She's On Fire…

Posted 11/20/2007 by i am vans

Karina Petroni is having a great month! In addition to being the only new rider to gain a spot on the WCT she is also featured in the December issue of Men’s Journal as “The Best Excuse to Watch the Waves.” Be sure and pick up a copy and learn all about her childhood in the Panama Canal, swimming with sharks, and her passion for surfing.

Vans Girl Ann Faith Nicholls In Juxtapoz

Posted 11/20/2007 by i am vans

Be sure and check out the December issue of Juxtapoz Magazine featuring an ad for artist and Vans Girl Anne Faith Nicholls upcoming art exhibit opening at the Shooting Gallery in San Francisco December 1st. Don’t miss her stunning works of art at this solo exhibition “the Low Tide Collection.” Check out AnneFaithNicholls.com to learn more about Anne and her art.

Zac Marben lands the cover of Snowboarder

Posted 11/20/2007 by i am vans

Take a look at Zac Marben who rides for our boot program and is featured on the front cover of the Jan '08 issue of Snowboarder!

Jermaine Rogers Gift with Purchase T-Shirt

Posted 11/19/2007 by i am vans

Limited Edition Jermaine Rogers x Vans GWP t-shirt is available now in all 125 Vans non-outlet stores while supplies last.

Ryan Villopoto is Racer X's Rider of the Year!!

Posted 11/19/2007 by i am vans

Congratulations to Ryan being named Racer X's 2007 Rider of the Year after winning the West Region title in AMA supercross, and multiple other races!

Congratulations to the WCT's Newest Surfer: Karina Petroni!

Posted 11/15/2007 by i am vans

Vans is proud to announce that our own Karina Petroni has qualified for next year's women's World Championship Tour (WCT) on the strength of her 3rd place finish at the Reef Hawaiian Pro yesterday in Haleiwa at the first stop of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.

2007 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Kicks Off

Posted 11/12/2007 by i am vans

The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing begins on November 12, 2007 with the Reef Hawaiian Pro at Haleiwa. Check out the Vans Triple Crown website to find out more about the 25th Anniversary of this event as well as sign up for Mobile Alerts to receive text messages keeping you updated on the status of the events. Surfline is already predicting solid surf for the first event and Surfing has counted down the top 10 moments in Triple Crown history.

November Skate Clinic

Posted 11/12/2007 by i am vans

Stop by either park to sign up for the November skate clinic happening Saturday, November 17. Skateboard instruction will be offered for beginner to advanced street skateboarding. Cost is $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers. The clinic will run from 8am - 12pm, and spots are limited so sign up early.

Vans Presents High Water

Posted 11/08/2007 by i am vans

Get a first look at High Water, from Dana Brown of the filmmaking dynasty Brown family, capturing the intense 55-day competition of the 2005 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. Dana and his crew rolled thousands of feet of high-quality film to document Vans' renowned surfing series from every conceivable angle, and he pairs the footage with compelling storytelling to create a powerful piece of surf cinema.

Nathan Fletcher on the Cover of TW Surf's Jan. 08 Issue!

Posted 11/08/2007 by i am vans

Check it! Congratulations to Vans surfer Nathan Fletcher on his latest cover, this one a lofty air boosted over the lens of Jack English.

Bling Fest & Active Am 2007

Posted 11/08/2007 by i am vans

Bling Fest & Active Am 2007 is right around the corner, slated for Saturday, November 17th & 18th, at the Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter.

Bling Fest & Active Am 2007

Posted 11/07/2007 by i am vans

Bling Fest & Active Am 2007 is right around the corner, slated for Saturday, November 17th & 18th, at the Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter. Bling Fest 2007 & Active Am, presented by VANS, have improved upon previous years adding more skateboarding, more cash and more professional & ams battling it out for a $20,000 total purse over two days. Be there to watch the hammers and get some free bbq and swag.

Tanner Gudauskas in Blisss

Posted 11/07/2007 by i am vans

Pick up the Nov. Issue of Blisss to read up on Tanner Gudauskas' ten page interview.

Vans Sky Gallery

Posted 11/07/2007 by i am vans

The Vans' Sky Gallery project culminated with an art show at New Image Art Gallery in West Hollywood on November 2nd. Each of the artists, Marco Zamora, Derek Albeck, Sage Vaughn, Kelsey Brookes, Cole Gerst and Jophen Stein, represented with original art, prints and screened t-shirts and a cool 'zine put together by Derek.

Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands 2008 Tickets On Sale Now

Posted 11/07/2007 by i am vans

Each year the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands gives over 10,000 local and emerging bands the opportunity to compete for the chance to play on the Vans Warped Tour in their hometown. The best of the best of those bands will be playing this November 29th at the Key Club in West Hollywood. Headlined by VWT veterans MXPX, the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands event will be one of the hottest parties to hit Hollywood this year. Tickets are just $10- so click below for more information.

Man, I Need Vans Game of S.K.A.T.E.

Posted 11/07/2007 by i am vans

Both parks will be hosting the "Man, I Need Vans Game of S.K.A.T.E." on Saturday, November 10 at 3:00pm. Winner of each age division wins a year's supply of Vans shoes (12 pair per winner). Registration starts at 11:00am the day of the contest and there is no entry fee! There will be two age divisions, 6 - 13 and 14 +. There will be limited spots available so show up early for registration.

Interview With Vans Girl: Erica Hosseini

Posted 11/06/2007 by i am vans

Check out the latest interview with Pro Surfer and Vans Team Rider Erica Hosseini.

Bucky Lasek On The Daily Habit

Posted 11/05/2007 by i am vans

Catch up with Vans and Pro-tec team rider Bucky Lasek on Tuesday on FUEL's The Daily Habit, airing Tuesday, November 6, at 9:00 pm EST/ 6:00 pm PST and telecast three additional times.

Online Auction for Music Fans Eager to Help Wildfire Victims In California

Posted 11/05/2007 by i am vans

Music for Relief and Unite the United are teaming up to raise funds to assist in recovery and reforesting devastated areas of Southern California following wildfires that began on October 21st. Today- -November 5th- -the nonprofit organizations will launch an eBay auction including autographed items from Linkin Park, Madonna, Green Day, Avenged Sevenfold and the Eagles, as well as VIP ticket packages. The auction will feature over 60 items including signed instruments and collectables, concert tickets and other memorabilia to raise as much awareness and money as possible for the victims of the fires. To view and bid on all auction items, please visit www.ebay.com/CAwildfires.

2007 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing mobile alerts

Posted 11/05/2007 by i am vans

Sign up now to receive mobile alerts from the 2007 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.

Vans Girl of the Month: November

Posted 11/02/2007 by i am vans

Julissa Hamilton The November Vans Girl of the Month truly embodies what it means to be a Vans Girl. An artist, a surfer and girl who follows no ones path but her own, this month’s Vans girl is Julissa Hamilton. Check out her bio and get to know why she likes Vans, what inspires her and what she is all about.