There aren t many silhouette quite as timeless as the Vans Old Skool. Originally known as Style 36, it became the first leather shoe in Vans history when it was released back in 1977. The Old Skool also marked the introduction of the now-beloved wavy stripe logo that can be found on the sides of many of their models. Aside from being a groundbreaking release, you just can t argue with that flat toe box! It looks classy and can out-kickflip just about any other shoe on the market. Vans really did it right with the Old Skool, which is why it s still such a popular option today. Come see what all the hype is about, you won t be sorry!