Vans Old Skool, in a few lines
The Vans Old Skool appeared in 1977, under the name Style 36. It is the brand's first shoe to carry the side stripe, a line drawn by Paul Van Doren, one of the founders, that became the Vans signature. The suede reinforcements on the toe and heel answered a request from skaters, who were wearing through the canvas too fast. Waffle sole, padded collar, low-top upper: it hasn't changed. From the original black and white to patterned editions and collaborations, it is one of the most worn skate models.