Justin Henry of Vans

[fernando the skater]

Vans have put a lot money into skateboarding from paying for the Dogtown and the Z-boys documentary, building skateparks, holding contests in said skateparks, and the Austalian bowl-a-rama, running a Youtube channel and giving a voice to Jeff Grosso, paying in skateboarders to wear their shoes (including women before it became the done thing, and old guys like Alva, Grosso, Hosoi), etc.

Whether that is worth you deciding to buy their shoes is up to you. And whether it's worth them continuing to do that in the future is up to them.

[kook1234]

could see him on hours is yours

[Francis Xavier]

Dude is gonna look like Urkel with NB# on, BRING IT

[fredsgayoutfit]

Emerica welcomes Justin Henry

[The real veganshawn]

Vans have put a lot money into skateboarding from paying for the Dogtown and the Z-boys documentary, building skateparks, holding contests in said skateparks, and the Austalian bowl-a-rama, running a Youtube channel and giving a voice to Jeff Grosso, paying in skateboarders to wear their shoes (including women before it became the done thing, and old guys like Alva, Grosso, Hosoi), etc.

Whether that is worth you deciding to buy their shoes is up to you. And whether it's worth them continuing to do that in the future is up to them.

All that stuff is from  years ago.

[ToySanta]

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If he really cares about his fits as much I think he does, he won’t go to NB

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they'll make a shoe catered to him, the tom Knox shoes aint that bad for him , although nb has bad politics but whatever

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can you elaborate on bad politics?

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One of their vps was praising trump years ago and they got some bad publicity. But given they’re one of the only big shoe companies who still manufacture in the us I’d say they’re at least pro worker to an extent which is better politics than 99% of us corporations.

Opening the doors at a lot of these companies we might find something similar.. What I remember is that they liked Trump’s stance on a trade agreement and that’s why they came under fire.

Anyway, good for Justin. I’ve always thought of his style as more photogenic than videogenic, but he brings a flavor to skating that I dig and will be interesting to see not in a pair of Vans...

[Texas_Tone]

Vans have put a lot money into skateboarding from paying for the Dogtown and the Z-boys documentary, building skateparks, holding contests in said skateparks, and the Austalian bowl-a-rama, running a Youtube channel and giving a voice to Jeff Grosso, paying in skateboarders to wear their shoes (including women before it became the done thing, and old guys like Alva, Grosso, Hosoi), etc.

Whether that is worth you deciding to buy their shoes is up to you. And whether it's worth them continuing to do that in the future is up to them.

Wipe your chin, you got van doren juice running down it

[modern life is war]

I don't think Vans is that out of touch. They released this vid just a couple of months ago which seems pretty on-point for current trends in skating.



And yeah they are a massive corporation but as far as massive corporations go they have a good track record of contributing to skating in meaningful ways, not just being a shoe sponsor.

I don't wear Vans anymore though, I feel like the quality is not worth the price these days. If they were about 20% cheaper I would probably buy them more often.

[Watson]

all the true sneaker heads who have been in the game since 2020 lockdown know that NB belt socks is the new wave

[Not_Bruce]

I don't think Vans is that out of touch. They released this vid just a couple of months ago which seems pretty on-point for current trends in skating.



And yeah they are a massive corporation but as far as massive corporations go they have a good track record of contributing to skating in meaningful ways, not just being a shoe sponsor.

I don't wear Vans anymore though, I feel like the quality is not worth the price these days. If they were about 20% cheaper I would probably buy them more often.

I have the same feelings, for what Vans are priced at the quality is simply not there. Just bought the half cabs gtx but only cause they were 60 percent off and came to $40.

[jerrygurneyscream]

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If he really cares about his fits as much I think he does, he won’t go to NB

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they'll make a shoe catered to him, the tom Knox shoes aint that bad for him , although nb has bad politics but whatever

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can you elaborate on bad politics?

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One of their vps was praising trump years ago and they got some bad publicity. But given they’re one of the only big shoe companies who still manufacture in the us I’d say they’re at least pro worker to an extent which is better politics than 99% of us corporations.

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Most NB’s are made in China.

Has NB built a skatepark anywhere?
Vans has.
Check in with yourselves.

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Ah yes, Vans.  The corporation that frequently opens up skateshop’s down the street from skater owned skateshops.  Truly “off the wall” behavior.

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Post an example shoeboi.

They do it to every shop with an account that does well that doesn’t have a vans store near by. Longs in maine and one of the eastern boarder locations are two I know about, both closed within months of the vans store opening

[fredsgayoutfit]

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If he really cares about his fits as much I think he does, he won’t go to NB

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they'll make a shoe catered to him, the tom Knox shoes aint that bad for him , although nb has bad politics but whatever

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can you elaborate on bad politics?

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One of their vps was praising trump years ago and they got some bad publicity. But given they’re one of the only big shoe companies who still manufacture in the us I’d say they’re at least pro worker to an extent which is better politics than 99% of us corporations.

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Most NB’s are made in China.

Has NB built a skatepark anywhere?
Vans has.
Check in with yourselves.

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Ah yes, Vans.  The corporation that frequently opens up skateshop’s down the street from skater owned skateshops.  Truly “off the wall” behavior.

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Post an example shoeboi.

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They do it to every shop with an account that does well that doesn’t have a vans store near by. Longs in maine and one of the eastern boarder locations are two I know about, both closed within months of the vans store opening

This is a tried and true corporate tactic, vans opening up right next to local skate shop is on purpose just like Starbucks opening across the street from local coffee shop. Because they’ve already done the leg work of creating demand in the area they are supplying goods/services to. Larger company sees $ and infiltrates. Supreme is also doing this, so is zumiez. Same stuff, different logos. I usually take a look at who the parent companies are.

I do like Justin Henry’s trick selection however he has  got to get over the floods

[paraquat]

If you try to take a moral environmental stance in skateboarding an activity using dead trees, glues, and plastic you are going to lose.

[DCLOVE]

I don't think Vans is that out of touch. They released this vid just a couple of months ago which seems pretty on-point for current trends in skating.



And yeah they are a massive corporation but as far as massive corporations go they have a good track record of contributing to skating in meaningful ways, not just being a shoe sponsor.

I don't wear Vans anymore though, I feel like the quality is not worth the price these days. If they were about 20% cheaper I would probably buy them more often.

I miss $40 authentics. 70 bucks for rubber soles and 3 inches of canvas is bullshit 

[blue]

vans videos are really "on the pulse" with skating but their actual shoes are not. I agree they need to be 20% cheaper considering how shitty they are. for a couple bucks more you can buy nikes or Adidas which are way better made and will last longer and not stretch out a whole size.
also if this dude spent a little more time skating and less time in the mirror worrying about his fits he might be a little more memorable

[Allen.]

The filmers and editors that vans hires to make vans videos are really "on the pulse" with skating

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[manysnakes]

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Is this uniquely true for Vans, or do we think that Phil Knight fundamentally understands skateboarding?

[hotstudios_on_youtube]

vans sponsors the bunt so they are Gucci to me

[Nolliesmith]

Someone pointed out to me that he crouches for really long before popping his tricks and now I just can't not think about how awkward that is.

NB would be great but would look weird with his excessive high waters

Could definitely see him in some 440 highs with those

[JonathonDerek]

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Vans have put a lot money into skateboarding from paying for the Dogtown and the Z-boys documentary, building skateparks, holding contests in said skateparks, and the Austalian bowl-a-rama, running a Youtube channel and giving a voice to Jeff Grosso, paying in skateboarders to wear their shoes (including women before it became the done thing, and old guys like Alva, Grosso, Hosoi), etc.

Whether that is worth you deciding to buy their shoes is up to you. And whether it's worth them continuing to do that in the future is up to them.

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All that stuff is from  years ago.

and they did this out of the kindness of the brands heart? marketing 101.... now they've peaked, and VF wanna see some margins, start cutting cost...

as for Justin, he seem pretentious, and way to into his outfits, skates well, can't argue that. but still, something about his whole aesthetic on a board just rubs me the wrong way.

[LebowskisRug]

Vans has only poured money into skating when skating was on the rise in the early 2000's or is trending in fashion in some way. Their stores don't often carry full lines of skate shoes and I dunno anyone who has ever bought skate product there. An employee told me they think it gets put on eBay eventually.

[WideFeet]

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If he really cares about his fits as much I think he does, he won’t go to NB

[close]

they'll make a shoe catered to him, the tom Knox shoes aint that bad for him , although nb has bad politics but whatever

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can you elaborate on bad politics?

[close]

One of their vps was praising trump years ago and they got some bad publicity. But given they’re one of the only big shoe companies who still manufacture in the us I’d say they’re at least pro worker to an extent which is better politics than 99% of us corporations.

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Most NB’s are made in China.

Has NB built a skatepark anywhere?
Vans has.
Check in with yourselves.

[close]

Ah yes, Vans.  The corporation that frequently opens up skateshop’s down the street from skater owned skateshops.  Truly “off the wall” behavior.

[close]

Post an example shoeboi.

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They do it to every shop with an account that does well that doesn’t have a vans store near by. Longs in maine and one of the eastern boarder locations are two I know about, both closed within months of the vans store opening

Did they live and die by Vans? There’s no way in hell shops are closing due to their Vans sales being down. 

[CrumblingInfrastructure]

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If he really cares about his fits as much I think he does, he won’t go to NB

[close]

they'll make a shoe catered to him, the tom Knox shoes aint that bad for him , although nb has bad politics but whatever

[close]

can you elaborate on bad politics?

[close]

One of their vps was praising trump years ago and they got some bad publicity. But given they’re one of the only big shoe companies who still manufacture in the us I’d say they’re at least pro worker to an extent which is better politics than 99% of us corporations.

[close]

Most NB’s are made in China.

Has NB built a skatepark anywhere?
Vans has.
Check in with yourselves.

[close]

Ah yes, Vans.  The corporation that frequently opens up skateshop’s down the street from skater owned skateshops.  Truly “off the wall” behavior.

[close]

Post an example shoeboi.

[close]

They do it to every shop with an account that does well that doesn’t have a vans store near by. Longs in maine and one of the eastern boarder locations are two I know about, both closed within months of the vans store opening

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Did they live and die by Vans? There’s no way in hell shops are closing due to their Vans sales being down.

I hate that I know this but Vans stores usually have a hard goods section and can probably afford to under cut shops like a zumiez

[figureitout]

vans sponsors the bunt so they are Gucci to me

[Atiba Applebum]

Per thrasher, Gage Boyle is now on Hours.   That’s a bummer for him

[benboardbreaker]

most of the NB skate modules looks so strange in my opinion. a bit of a boring choice. The Tom Knox shoes are okay though.

[Allen.]

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The filmers and editors that vans hires to make vans videos are really "on the pulse" with skating

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Is this uniquely true for Vans, or do we think that Phil Knight fundamentally understands skateboarding?

My guy, the point is they might as well be the same at this point.

Doesn’t mean that your argument isn’t uniquely dumb.

[Jim and Dan]

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If he really cares about his fits as much I think he does, he won’t go to NB

[close]

they'll make a shoe catered to him, the tom Knox shoes aint that bad for him , although nb has bad politics but whatever

[close]

can you elaborate on bad politics?

[close]

One of their vps was praising trump years ago and they got some bad publicity. But given they’re one of the only big shoe companies who still manufacture in the us I’d say they’re at least pro worker to an extent which is better politics than 99% of us corporations.

[close]

Most NB’s are made in China.

Has NB built a skatepark anywhere?
Vans has.
Check in with yourselves.

[close]

Ah yes, Vans.  The corporation that frequently opens up skateshop’s down the street from skater owned skateshops.  Truly “off the wall” behavior.

[close]

Post an example shoeboi.

[close]

They do it to every shop with an account that does well that doesn’t have a vans store near by. Longs in maine and one of the eastern boarder locations are two I know about, both closed within months of the vans store opening

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Did they live and die by Vans? There’s no way in hell shops are closing due to their Vans sales being down.

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I hate that I know this but Vans stores usually have a hard goods section and can probably afford to under cut shops like a zumiez

I mean, Eastern Boarder had multiple locations, it has to be difficult to keep multiple locations open in todays climate, let alone one location.

Their flagship locations are fucking cringey though and yes, I do find it very bizarre that they sell hardgoods there too.

I will admittedly go to the Vans outlet every couple of years and pick up a few pairs on the cheap, but I'm never going to pay out of my pocket $70-$80 for a pair of Half-Cabs when the base models went for like $55 for almost 20 years. Plus the quality is all over the place and has been for like a decade and it's always like the weirdest issues, like things I've never seen in other shoes.

[Atiba Applebum]

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The filmers and editors that vans hires to make vans videos are really "on the pulse" with skating

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Is this uniquely true for Vans, or do we think that Phil Knight fundamentally understands skateboarding?

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My guy, the point is they might as well be the same at this point.

Doesn’t mean that your argument isn’t uniquely dumb.

The movie Air that just came out has a scene of Phil Knight watching the guy who disnigned the AJ1 popping some pretty nice kickflips in the company parking lot from his office.

[backside_frontside]

I just started skating his Wayvee colorway and that shoe is so fucking good. Skated great right out of the box and fits so comfy.