Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 > Old School Freestyle (frame stands and kickturns galore!)
Why don't Vans smell like they used to?
MartyC:
Vans nearly went bust several times trying to maintain the "Made in the USA" kudos, in the end they had to move production to the Phillipines and probably China now in order to survive and lower mfg costs. Still, I'm glad they did as they're the best trainers I've ever owned since I started skating back in 1976/77 and I'm proud to say I've never not owned a pair since. If they had gone bust I have no idea what trainers I'd be wearing right now :-\
You're right about the smell though, defo don't smell like they used to, but now I don't wear them to death everyday as I rotate them the natural smell isn't quite so strong :LolLolLolLol:
priv:
best footwear ever,could never afford them when i was a kid,but since i'm all grown up now i've got loads,mine smell bad anyway 'cos i don't wear socks :buck2:
priv
Coastvl:
I wish I still had these babies. Sadly they died a horrible death. Smelt like it too! :LolLolLolLol:
CD17:
I had a pair BITD, but don't have any now, I might go & get some tonight :)
I will let you know how they smell ;)
Jim:
I think they're owned br Wrangler now. Don't know if that makes 'em any less cool? I couldn't give a toss either way. My stinky Cardiels still kick ass - although I do have to rescue them from the bin once a month where the wife tries to lob them out. Recently started to see emo kids all wearing chequered slip ons... Didn't you used to be able to buy custom print ones?
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