- published: 25 Oct 2009
- views: 4029938
Vans is a U.S based manufacturer of sneakers, skateboarding shoes, BMX shoes, snowboarding boots and other shoe types.
On March 16, 1966, at 704 E. Broadway, in Anaheim, California, brothers Paul Van Doren, James Van Doren, and three other partners opened up their first store. The Van Doren Rubber Company was unique in that it manufactured shoes and sold them directly to the public. On that first morning, 12 customers purchased Vans deck shoes, which are now known as Authentic. The shoes that were made earlier that day were ready for pick-up in the afternoon.
The company continued to grow into the 1970s. During this period they also produced wool lined canvas and rubber mukluks under contract to the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Air Force. Skateboarders who liked Vans rugged make-up and sticky sole were seen sporting Vans all over Southern California in the early 1970s. In 1975, the Vans #95, known today as the Era was designed by Tony Alva and Stacy Peralta. With a padded collar and different color combinations the Era became the shoe of choice for a generation of skateboarders due to the non slip bottom making it easier to grip better. In 1966, Vans introduced the #44 shoe, and with the help of skateboarders and BMX riders the Vans Slip-On became all the rage in Southern California. By the end of the 1970s, Vans had 70 stores in California and sold through dealers both nationally and internationally.
Actors: Jeffrey Hall (producer), Jeffrey Hall (writer), Skip Schwink (editor), Skip Schwink (writer), Skip Schwink (director), John Patrick Barry (actor), Erika O'Bar (producer), Lee Liebeskind (editor), Katie Molinaro (actress), Jennifer Harris (producer),
Plot: In this unique interactive movie, viewers make decisions as three different characters to try to prevent multiple bad endings and find the good ones. Viewers assume the identity of three off-duty Soldiers and make decisions on interactive adventures that range from off-road mudding to high-speed motorcycling. Depending on the character viewers choose to "play," they will make decisions on a range of issues such as racing, risk taking, and alcohol. Branching story lines lead to multiple outcomes. Part of a 2-movie series called "Off Duty On Guard."
Keywords: army, interactive, safety