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