
Vans shoes co-founder Paul Van Doren dies at age 90
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Paul Van Doren, the co-founder of Vans sneaker and clothing company, has died at age 90, the company announced Friday.
"It's with a heavy heart that Vans announces the passing of our co-founder, Paul Van Doren," the company tweeted. "Paul was not just an entrepreneur; he was an innovator." Van Doren, a high school dropout, launched the brand renowned in skateboarding circles alongside his brother Jim Van Doren and two other partners. The first Vans store opened in 1966 in Anaheim, California. On the store's opening day, 12 customers purchased shoes, the company said.More Related News