Vans Premium Old Skool Sneakers in Blue / Gothic Grape embody the spirit of art, design, and music through the lens of skateboarding. With a history dating back to 1977, these sneakers were the second skate shoe ever created by Vans and the first to feature the iconic Sidestripe™. The shoes feature a canvas upper, suede overlays, a vulcanized midsole, high foxing tape, and a waffle rubber sole, blending polarizing simplicity with progressive style.