VANS Old Skool Shoes (black) Unisex Black, Size 8

Vans Old Skool Trainers in Heavy Canvas Black. An absolute icon of the skateboarding world and beyond, the inimitable Old Skool arrives at Footasylum bearing that classic combo of robust canvas and soft suede to the upper. With a secure lace fastening, padded ankle collar, suede overlays and a gum rubber outsole for optimal traction. Classic Sidestripe and 'Off The Wall' logo to heel tab. Born in 1966, Brothers Paul Van Doren and Jim Van Doren along with partners Gordon Lee and Serge Delia open The Van Doren Rubber Company, Anaheim, California. In 1977, The Old Skool is Vans' first skate shoe that incorporated leather panels for increased durability. What started as a random doodle by Paul Van Doren was originally referred to as the Jazz Stripe and has become the unmistakable hallmark of the Vans brand. Black Size - 8