Vans Sk8-Hi MTE-3 shoe

Vans, originally founded as the Van Doren Rubber Company in 1966 in Anaheim, California, began as a specialty shoe manufacturer for skateboarders. The Sk8-Hi silhouette is one of the brand's most iconic designs, and the MTE (Made for the Elements) version incorporates weather-resistant materials and rugged soles for outdoor use.

Today, Vans is a global lifestyle brand under the ownership of VF Corporation, an American apparel and footwear powerhouse. While the brand maintains its headquarters in Costa Mesa, California, its manufacturing is distributed across several countries, primarily in Asia, including China, Vietnam, and Cambodia, to meet global demand.