Which company owns Vans?

Which company owns Vans? VF Corporation owns Vans.

Vans began in 1966 as the Van Doren Rubber Company, founded by Paul Van Doren, James Van Doren, and Gordon Lee in Anaheim, California. The company became known for making durable shoes directly for customers, especially skateboarders and other Southern California athletes.

Vans filed for bankruptcy reorganization in 1984 and later changed ownership. VF Corporation acquired Vans in 2004 for approximately $396 million, adding the skate-shoe brand to a portfolio that has also included The North Face, Timberland, and JanSport.

A common mix-up is confusing Vans’ parent company with VF Outdoor, the operating division historically associated with several VF brands. The ultimate corporate owner is VF Corporation, whose other major brands have changed over time. Vans remains a VF brand, even though it operates with its own identity, products, stores, athletes, and creative partnerships.