First known as the Vans #36, the Old Skool debuted in 1977 with a unique new addition: a random doodle drawn by founder Paul Van Doren, and originally referred to as the jazz stripe. Today, the famous Vans Sidestripe has become the unmistakable-and instantly recognizable-hallmark of the Vans brand. Featuring classic gum-colored sidewalls, the Gum Old Skool pays homage to our heritage while ensuring that this low top, lace-up shoe remains as iconic as ever. It also includes durable suede and canvas uppers, re-enforced toe caps, supportive padded collars, and signature rubber waffle outsoles. Vans iconic low top, sidestripe shoe Durable suede and canvas uppers Gum-colored sidewalls Lace-up closure Re-enforced toe caps Supportive padded collars Signature rubber waffle outsoles Size 8 VANS Old Skool Shoes (vintage Gum Chocolate) Unisex Brown, Size Brown 8 Unisex, Shoes, Low-Top adult.