The Old Skool, the Vans classic skate shoe and first to bear the iconic sidestripe, is a low top lace-up featuring sturdy canvas and suede uppers, re-enforced toecaps to withstand repeated wear, padded collars for support and flexibility, and signature rubber waffle

 Textile upper, Lace-up fastening, Padded cuff for comfort, Branding to side, Chunky sole, Moulded tread. Since their conception in 1966, Vans classic deck shoes have become contemporary footwear icons. Founder Paul Van Doren opened his first store in California, and quickly saw Vans adopted by the wider skate community who clamoured for the shoes in more colours. With their thick vulcanised rubber soles and moulded waffle grips, Vans slip-on and lace up sneakers now come in over 60 styles, alongside a comprehensive line of printed tees, logo sweatshirts and backpacks.