Overall, the combination of Vans' classic vulcanized sole, waffle outsole, and durable materials make the Skate Old Skool a reliable and functional skate shoe that provides excellent grip, durability, and board feel. These key features have made this shoe popular among skateboarders for decades.

Classic Vans shoes. With It-girl fans, including Rihanna (a maternity wardrobe essential, who knew?), Kim Kardashian, Mary-Kate Olsen, Emily Ratajkowski and Bella Hadid, the old-school slip-ons from the American skate brand are as practical as they are effortlessly stylish. Bella loves a classic pair of Vans.

The Old Skool is Launched These low-top skate shoes feature leather panels for increased durability. Later, to become known as the Old Skool, they were also the first to feature the side stripe.