2012 marks the 20th anniversary of the greatest skate shoe of all time, the Vans Half Cab. In celebration of this occasion, Vans will be dropping one new and exclusive limited edition 20th Anniversary Half Cab colorway every month throughout the course of the year. Beginning in January, Vans and Supreme take us back to where it all started with a limited edition (20 pairs worldwide!) hand-cut and duct-taped Vans Caballero high top. Each pair individually cut, numbered and signed by Cab himself and only available this Saturday, January 28, exclusively at the following select Supreme stores while supplies last ...

Join us for the first Canadian edition of the Vans Hi-Standard Series in collaboration with Snowboard Canada. The event consists of an original big air format where riders are judged on individual style and no rotations over 720 are permitted. Rewarding creativity and self-expression, the Vans way. It’s pretty simple, the more style and trick variety you have, the more you get paid. Each stylish manoeuver will get you cash on the spot! The course will also include the Pro-Tec rail best trick portion with 500,00$ up for grabs. The Vans Hi-Standard series consists of 4 stops with ...

Présentés en Colombie-Britannique, en Ontario, en Alberta et au Québec Vans Canada est fière d’annoncer les dates de la première édition canadienne du Vans Hi-Standard Series en collaboration avec Snowboard Canada. Si vous êtes un habitué des parcs à neige, et ce peu importe votre calibre, venez démontrer vos prouesses en freestyle lors de ces 4 événements de snowboard innovateurs où le style et la créativité seront récompensés! Du 4 février au 24 mars, les riders de la Colombie-Britannique, de l’Ontario, de l’Alberta et du Québec auront la chance de s’exécuter sur un Big Air. Contrairement ...

OffTheWall.tv has a fresh new look and feel. Check out the new site design featuring updated graphics, easier navigation and the best original shows that you've grown to love. Head over to OffTheWall.tv now! New this week, is Grosso's Loveletters to Skateboarding - Backside Ollie. Before it was called a Backside Ollie- Jeff Tatum called it a No Handed Backside Air… Grosso sits down with one of the innovators of 1970’s skateboarding in this week’s Loveletters to Skateboarding.

The Vans Skatepark in Orange, CA will be holding two instructional skateboard clinics on January 21st and February 25th from 8am - 12pm. Vans approved instructors will be offering their knowledge for beginner to advanced street skateboarders ages 6 - 16 and the cost is $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Spots are limited so sign up today at the park!

Considered the godfather of Punk, Iggy Pop started his musical career in the late '60s with his band The Stooges. Known for his electrified stage presence and frenzied performances, his influence can be seen in every punk band - edgier groups of the grunge era and indie rockers alike. For 2012, Vans follows up on a popular apparel project last fall with a special edition 106 Vulcanized Vans shoe featuring a rich black leather and subtle Iggy Pop detailing on the tongue. Learn more about the Iggy x Vans 106 Vulcanized and Iggy Pop Skinny Denim and where to get them.

Lupe and Chris will join the OTW crew in Berlin next Wednesday for a special launch event at the Bread & Butter trade show as we welcome them to the Vans family. Vans will transform the East Berlin venue "Department" into a 3-day House of Vans experience featuring advocate artwork installations throughout the building. Attendees will be able to discover the photography of Dimitri Coste, large vinyl pieces by Eric Elms, Chris Kong’s unique toys and sculptures and Lupe Fiasco’s collection of books and concert photographs. The experience kicks off January 18th with a live musical appearance by Lupe ...

Friend of Vans, Anthony Green is going on tour, so it's time to celebrate. We're giving you a chance to win a pair of free tickets for your city on his U.S. tour and a free five song acoustic EP download! Don't forget to pre-order his new album, "Beautiful Things" dropping January 17th.

Vans' In the Chair Rider Spotlight is a new video series that gives viewers an inside look into the lives of their favorite Vans riders. The series features interviews with Vans team riders while they go about their daily lives - from driving a car to jumping out of an airplane - from getting a tattoo to a haircut and shave, In the Chair takes you behind the scenes into the lives of some of the most talented athletes in action sports today. The latest episode of In the Chair features pro surfer Pat Gudauskas as he takes a train ride down ...

Vans Monster Energy Kawasaki athlete Ryan Villopoto wrapped up the opening round of the AMA/FIM Monster Energy Supercross this past weekend held in Anaheim, CA with the overall win! RV said his goal for this weekends race was to get good starts and ride smart so he can stay healthy for the 17 race series ahead of himself. He is hoping to carry this same mind set and win into this next weekend race in Phoenix, AZ!

A big congratulations goes out Vans Snow Team Rider Cheryl Maas has been named Snowboarder Magazine's Women's Rider of the Year! As we have mentioned before her web series "Open Air" really shows off how gnarly she is and her last video part, killing it. Nice work Cheryl!

Get a great start to your week with OffTheWall.tv as we start off with a new Shred for Your Life - Episode 4. First timer Timo Ellis and California kid Blake Mills finish off the first round with a guitar battle that somehow manages to include tongue, empty beer bottles and shards of broken glass. Don't miss the epic battle on another episode of Shred for Your Life. Then on Wednesday, check out Surf's Up LA - Phranc.

We just released the second part of the Vans BMX Let It Ride, Canary Islands trip featuring Dakota Roche, Gary Young, Bas Keep, Ben Hennon, Eddie Zunda and Tobias Wicke. It was a quite the wild trip, shredding on tropical islands. Look out for two more bonus edits with tons of crashes and the guys going crazy.

Vans Snow Team rider Cheryl Maas has a series called "Open Air." If you haven't checked it out yet, it's a good idea. Cheryl ventures into the Jackson Hole back country with Sarka Pancochova in tow. With the help of Bryan Iguchi and Vernon Deck, the girls find themselves plenty of powder to take advantage of. She even manages to pull a new trick out of her sleeve.

You want to know what bands will be joining the Vans Warped Tour this summer don't you? Check out the newest bands just announced! While you're in the VWT spirit, watch another outtake about building a city in a day, from the documentary, No Room for Rock Stars coming out soon.

Coming back for the third season, the Vans Let It Ride adventure continued with 12 riders spread across two BMX teams; Vans Europe and Vans U.S., traveling to the Canary Islands. Each team will be stayed in a Vans Team house and was given nothing but their bikes and a van to find the best spots around. After four days, the teams switch islands, house keys, and van keys, handing over their spots to the other crew giving each a chance to sessions the spots equally. You'll want to watch Part 1 with Vans Europe Team Dan Lacey, Bruno Hoffmann,

The 2012 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series is just around the corner with the official kick off date this Saturday, January 7th in Anaheim, CA. Vans athlete Ryan Villopoto will sporting the red #1 Championship plate in the premier 450 class, while teammate Jake Weimer will be wearing his new #21 plate. They've been getting in some pre-season riding and getting ready for another season. Come out to Angel Stadium this Saturday to witness the first race of the season, or definitely check out when they come into your town.

Welcome to 2012! We hope you had a fun, safe celebration and brought the new year in with style. What's your New Year's resolution? Whatever it is, we hope it involves a lot of shredding, creativity and happiness. Cheers to another decade of getting rad!