Downtown Detroit's beloved American Coney Island on Lafayette in downtown Detroit was chosen for the Vans "Foot the Bill" (FTB) program that provides financial support to local businesses across the ...

When Central High School art teacher Cheryl Burchett told her students they could participate in the Vans Custom Culture shoe design contest, she got instant buy-in. “We were picked, and we are one of ...

In 1966, brothers Paul and Jim Van Doren opened the Van Doren Rubber Company on 704 East Broadway in Anaheim, Calif., offering custom-made shoes. “Vans,” as they’d come to be known, became the ...

Whether you’re an aspiring footwear designer or simply unhappy with what you’re finding online, there are a number ways to order your own custom sneakers. Big brands like Nike, for example, have ...

The only reason Warren Mott High School senior Amya Leak signed up for an art class this semester was because she had an open spot in her daily schedule and it was the only class available at that ...