The Old Skool, born in 1977, is Vans's enduring iconic shoe. The most distinctive feature of the Old Skool is the iconic wavy lines on the side. This is the first time that the stripe, originally called Jazz Stripe, has appeared on a Vans shoe. It is also the first pair of Vans shoes to contain suede material. Old Skool has always adhered to the retro shoe shape, while boldly using a variety of rich colors, patterns and materials to highlight its quality and match various styles. Over the past 39 years of its legendary history, Old Skool has created excellent skate shoe performance and street style, capturing countless followers from the fields of art, music, fashion and extreme sports. By now, the Old Skool has become Vans’ classic shoe.