Westfield is Vans’ first mall based store in Europe, set to open on the 30th October 2008. The store design incorporates Vans’ DNA in a functional and original way, features include; · The footwear wall: inspired by the waffle sole utilised on Vans shoes since 1966. The waffle sole has been adopted by the pioneers of skateboarding because of its amazing board feeling and has become one of the strongest Vans symbols throughout the years.