Lizzie Armanto | Pushing Past the Noise | Always Pushing with Vans

As one of the most influential skateboarders of her generation, Lizzie Armanto has redefined what is possible on a skateboard and inspired countless others to pursue their passions fearlessly. Chapter 1 of “Always Pushing” features cameos from Eva Armanto (Mom), Mami Tezuka (Skateboarder), Dani Miller (Musician), and Alisa Ueno (DJ/Singer) to celebrate the impactful influence they have had on Lizzie. ​​

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Steve Van Doren | The Nine Club – Episode 315

Steve Van Doren discusses his dad working for another shoe brand prior to starting Vans, starting to work at Vans when he was 12 years old, where the Vans side stripe came from, working with Tony Alva and other skaters to develop the first Vans skate shoe, Vans appearance in the movie Fast Times At Ridgemont High, the Vans Warped Tour, having to file a chapter 11 in 1984 then selling the company in 1988, Rowley’s Staple Center statue, VF Corp coming into the picture in 2004, The origins of the waffle sole and much more!

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