Originally dubbed “Style 36” when it debuted in 1977, the Vans Old Skool sneaker was soon embraced by local skaters in South California. This sneaker maintains all the signature elements of the original, including suede side panels, a low-top profile and Vans' iconic “jazz” stripe at the sides. Underfoot, the shoe boasts a sticky gum-rubber tread with a grid-like traction pattern for steady footing when skating or walking.