While some companies just jumped on the skate bandwagon, Vans is the original skate shoe manufacturer since 1966. Vans stays connected to those who love and are inspired by action sports including skate, snowboarding, surfing, moto and BMX and sponsors major events like the Vans Warped Tour and the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. Vans Pro-Tec line of protective helmets and pads are often imitated but never duplicated. You can’t fake authenticity and company heritage. Today, Pro-Tec provides innovative technology while still maintaining classic style and providing the very best in protective equipment. Pro-Tec is the original action sports protective gear company and continues to support and protect riders, sliders, skaters, kayakers, etc…at affordable prices.