Vans is an American manufacturer of shoes. The company also produces apparel, and other products such as T-shirts, hoodies, socks, hats, and backpacks.

The brand is active in the Action Sports industry and sponsors skateboard, surf, snow, BMX, and motocross teams.

In 2013, Vans and Başman Group of Companies signed a partnership agreement and in November 2013, the first Vans Store in Northern Cyprus was opened in Nicosia and the second one in Famagusta in December 2014.