Vans is one of the few sneaker companies for which it seems like innovation isn’t even necessary. The brand’s early roster of kicks — consisting of the Authentic, Era, Old Skool, Sk8-Hi, and ...

Indeed, the Old Skool, introduced in the late '70s, was Vans' first skate shoe to debut the "Jazz Stripe", now known as the famous Sidestripe.

Indeed, the Old Skool, introduced in the late ’70s, was Vans’ first skate shoe to debut the “Jazz Stripe”, now known as the famous Sidestripe.

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Technical from the start At first glance, the OTW Old Skool 36 Trail Vibram shares little in common with the original Old Skool from 1977 — apart from the famous Jazz Stripe, first drawn by Vans ...

The first capsule collection in the Vans Premium Old Skool Music Collection, inspired by the punk and hardcore scene of the ‘70s and ‘80s, drops today, Feb. 6.

An all-weather version of the famous Old Skool, Vans’s second-ever design, just broke cover on the brand’s Japanese website. Only it doesn’t look like your typical winter shoe, bogged down by all ...

The vulcanized sneaker resurgence is on, with Vans as one of the brands poised best to benefit from the shifting of trends.

As per Vans’ signature aesthetic, a white leather Jazz Stripe adorns all three pairs, contrasting the suede base found on the Old Skool. Vans’ Slip-On is an already comfortable, easy-to-wear pair.