Vans Skateboard Shoes And Sneakers Styles/Models Being around as long as Vans Footwear has, it's a give-in that they have many different styles and models of Vans skateboard shoes to choose from. In fact, every skateboarding shoe made today can thank Vans sneakers for being the forerunner of the skateboard shoe industry for 40 years and counting. Vans Footwear provides any style skate shoe imaginable. From slip-ons, to mids, to hi-tops, Vans Footwear has it all. Even if you only focus on their selection of skateboard shoes and ignore all of the leisurely shoes, every model has their own personal style whether it's their shape or their designs.