Bart de Jong
Vans Honors 50 Years of “Off The Wall” Heritage and Looks Forward to a Memorable Celebration of Creative Expression
In March 1966, the Van Doren Rubber Company opened for business in Anaheim, Calif. manufacturing deck shoes on its premises and selling them directly to the public. Vans’ rugged make-up and sticky rubber sole made them the perfect companion for skateboarding and they were quickly adopted by the rising subculture. These humble beginnings led to a 50-year history of “Off The Wall” moments in action sports, fashion, music and art, rendering a simple pair of canvas shoes into a platform for creative expression around the world.
In 2016, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand will honor its rich heritage with special product releases throughout the year, showcasing Vans’ timeless design and innovation.
PARK
Events: FISE, Recon Tour, Simple Session, NASS, etc.
1. Daniel Sandoval
2. Logan Martin
3. Kevin Peraza
4. Nick Bruce
5. Alex Coleborn
6. Colton Walker
7. Pat Casey
8. Mike Varga
9. Daniel Dhers
Name: CARLOS OQUENDO
Hometown: MEDELLIN, Colombia
Sponsors: GW - HERBALIFE - SHIMANO - OAKLEY - MAXXIS
Which race in 2015 turned out better than you could have hoped for?
Carlos Oquendo: The UCI World Championship in Belgium. It was raining and everything happened too fast.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.