Twitter yesterday afternoon.His cause of death is not yet known."It is with a heavy heart that Vans announces the passing of our co-founder, Paul Van Doren.
Paul was not just an entrepreneur; he was an innovator," the company said.“The Van Doren Rubber Company was the culmination of a lifetime of experimentation and hard work in the shoe industry."Paul’s bold experiments in product design, distribution and marketing, along with his knack for numbers and efficiency turned a family shoe business into a globally recognized brand,” the post added.“We send our love and strength to the Van Doren family and the countless Vans Family members who have brought Paul’s legacy to life.”The company was set up in the 1960s with business partners Gordon.
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