Originally known as Vans 36, the Old Skool model was born in 1977, featuring a unique novelty: a doodle pattern drawn by founder Paul Van Doren, originally called the 'jazz stripe'. Today, the famous Sidestripe has become the unmistakable and immediately recognizable emblem of the Vans brand. With a durable upper in suede and canvas available in a range of new colors, the Old Skool sneakers are low-top lace-up shoes that pay homage to our heritage while remaining as iconic as ever. They also feature a reinforced toe cap, a padded collar for support, and our iconic waffle rubber outsole.