VANS Sneakers for men and women. Initially known as Vans 36, the Old Skool debuted in 1977 with a unique feature: a random design created by founder Paul Van Doren and originally referred to as the 'jazz stripe'. Today, the Vans side stripe has become the unmistakable symbol of the brand and is instantly recognizable. Made with a durable suede and canvas upper in various vibrant colors, the Old Skool pays homage to our heritage while offering a timeless lace-up low profile silhouette. They also feature a reinforced toe cap, padded support collar, and the original waffle rubber sole. Spring summer season. Black low profile men's sneakers spring summer VN000D3HY281.