Afterpay Available - Vans are a staple in skate culture and street style, and this skate sneaker is no exception. Introduced in 1977, the Vans Old Skool sneaker is a classic in the Vans collection. Full of attitude, the Old Skool is durable and lightweight. The Old Skool, Vans classic skate shoe and the first to bare the iconic side stripe, has a low-top lace-up silhouette with a durable suede and canvas upper with padded tongue and lining and Vans signature Waffle Outsole.