VANS TAPS JIM WATSON AS DIRECTOR OF APPAREL SALES

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• August 26 2008
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Cypress, CA (August 26, 2008) – Vans announced today the hiring of Jim Watson as Director, Apparel Sales. Watson, who begins September 2, carries extensive sales experience and an understanding of the apparel industry making him an important addition as Vans continues drive its growth of the Men’s, Girls’ and Boys’ Apparel categories through U.S. wholesale accounts.

Watson joins Vans from Orange County-based skate and surf brand, Split, where he served as National Sales Manager of Split Men’s/Girls for the past three years. Prior to Split, Watson worked as National Sales Manager with So Cal surf and skate brands Fyasko, West and Reef.

“In order for us to continue to grow and compete effectively with other apparel brands, there is a need to have a singular focus on apparel within Vans,” said Jeff Moore, Vans’ Vice President of Sales. “Jim’s experience and expertise will be a great addition to our growing sales and apparel teams.”

About Vans
Vans, Inc., a subsidiary of VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), is a leading lifestyle brand for the youth market. Vans collections, which include active and performance footwear, apparel and accessories, snowboard boots and bindings and the Pro-tec, Inc. line of protective gear, are sold in the United States through 156 company owned stores and factory outlets as well as independent retailers. Internationally, Vans sells its goods in approximately 50 countries through a network of distributors, sales agents and foreign offices. Vans supports and promotes the action sports lifestyle through such events and destinations as, the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing™, the Vans Snow Cup and the Vans Warped Tour™.

For more information on Vans, please visit www.vans.com.