Vans
Verified 19 Oct 2026 · source as of 20 May 2026
What the citations say
Paul Van Doren, James Van Doren, Gordon Lee, and Serge D'Elia founded Vans in 1966. The cited owner is VF Corporation.
Vans is not publicly traded on its own. Its parent VF Corporation is publicly traded as VFC on New York Stock Exchange. It is one of 2 brands we list under VF Corporation.
- Who owns Vans?
Vans is owned by VF Corporation.
Issuer disclosureas of · verified
- Is Vans publicly traded?
Parent VF Corporation is publicly traded as VFC on New York Stock Exchange.
Investor relationsas of · verified
Where is Vans from?
Made primarily in China, Vietnam, and other Asian markets via VF Corp. supplier disclosure. Sourced as of 2026-08-01; last verified 2026-08-01.
Verified 1 Aug 2026
When was Vans founded?
Vans was founded in 1966. Sourced as of 2026-08-01; last verified 2026-08-01.
Verified 1 Aug 2026
Is Vans publicly traded?
Vans is not publicly traded on its own. Its parent VF Corporation is publicly traded as VFC on New York Stock Exchange.
Verified 19 Oct 2026
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How this is made
Ownership edges come from SEC Exhibit 21 subsidiary lists and curated public disclosures. Other facts attach when a separate pipeline finds a citation. The publication bar is on Methodology. For information only, not investment advice.