Vans Celebrates 50 Years at House of Vans Brooklyn

Vans celebrated 50 years of “Off the Wall” in Greenpoint on Wednesday night. Founded in 1966, the company celebrated at House of Vans with plenty of giveaways — including their iconic checkerboard-patterned shoes. Nas, Questlove, and Yeasayer helped Vans keep the party going while fans indulged in brews, bites, and more.

 
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