Vans is an American manufacturer of shoes, based in
Cypress, California—the company also produces apparel, and other products such as T-shirts, hoodies, socks, hats, and backpacks. As of August 2013, the brand is active in the actions sports industry and sponsors skateboard, surf, snow,
BMX, and
motocross teams. Since 1996, the company has also been the primary sponsor of the annual Vans
Warped Tour traveling
rock festival.