VANS: OFF THE WALL [08.06.2009] Category: Surf books

"Stories of Sole from Vans Originals"


For more than 40 years, Vans has helped to define laid back California style as a key influence in action sports, music, art and street culture.

Vans: Off the Wall tells the story of the community of action sports legends, musicians, artists and trendsetters that inspired it all – as well as the iconic shoes threading it all together. This personal, insider account features stunning photography and oral histories from Vans Originals:
    •  Untold stories from boardsports legends Tony Alva, Steve Caballero, John Cardiel, Shaun Palmer and Joel Tudor
    •  The legacy of 80s BMX
    •  Punk rock tales from the Vans Warped Tour
    •  Music and artist inspiration from bands including Descendents, KISS, AFI and Bad Brains and artists such as Mister Cartoon, Neckface and Robert Williams
    •  Photographs by CR Stecyk, R. Grant Brittain, Bryce Kanights, Art Brewer and Trevor Graves
    •  The birth of the waffle sole
    •  Fast Times at Ridgemont High’s Spicoli legacy
    •  A look at the largest and most complete Vans shoe collection ever assembled



"Birth of an icon"

TITLE: Vans: Off the Wall - Stories of Sole from Vans Originals
CATEGORY: BOOKS
WEB: www.vans.com
RRP: $79.95

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