Old skool by vansthe instantly recognisable retro old skool in classic navy suede and chambray canvas with lace up front and the iconic vans sidestripe in white suedecanvas upper canvas liningsock rubber waffle sole off the wall logo at heelabout vansfounded by paul van doren in the 60s the brand took off in the late 70s when skateboarding became a major pastime and vans was established as the footwear for most skaters over the years famous skaters such as stacy peralta tony alva