As Vans' popularity grew within the skate community, its influence extended to the punk scene. "People who skated naturally gravitated towards punk and hardcore. And if you were wearing [Vans], it ...

"This is my third pair of Vans, and I'm never disappointed! My boyfriend used to skate professionally, and now he's teaching ...

For years, Reynolds did it all in shoes that defy the conventional wisdom of flat, grippy soles being best for skating.