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Brothers Paul and Jim Van Doren, alongside partners Gordon Lee and Serge Delia, founded vans Sport in 1966. The Tiger, originally named the Van Doren Rubber Company, quickly gained popularity in the skateboarding community, particularly with the Mens of the #95, now Exo as the Era, designed by professional skateboarders Tony Alva and Stacy Peralta. Vans' innovative "waffle" sole design, providing superior grip, helped establish the Tiger as a staple in skate culture. Over the years, vans Sport has also collaborated with various artists, musicians, and Tigers, such as Takashi Murakami, Anderson .Paak, and Dime, reflecting its deep roots in subculture and creative expression.