Vans Red checkered Old skool Iconic Low top sneaker Mens 7.5 Woman 9 The Iconic Shoe that Brought our Sidestripe to Life: This is the Old Skool The Old Skool was our first footwear design to showcase the famous Vans Sidestripe—although back then, it was just a simple doodle drawn by founder Paul Van Doren. Since its debut in 1977, this low-top silhouette has established itself as an icon in the skate, music, and fashion scenes. Consistently the go-to shoe for creatives who do things their own way, the Old Skool blends heritage design with our iconic checkerboard print and chunky laces for a bold take on a classic look. Iconic low-top, Sidestripe™ shoe Suede and canvas uppers with a checkerboard print Reinforced toe caps Great Preloved Condition Midsoles and shoes have been cleaned however some faint surface dirt may remain.