In 1977, the Old Skool sneaker, originally named Vans #36, was released as the first to feature the iconic sidestripe on the side. What started as a sketch by Paul Van Doren, originally called the "Jazz Stripe," became one of the brand's iconic symbols. The Old Skool Black White sneaker is a low-top lace-up shoe with a textile canvas and durable black suede upper, a white leather sidestripe, white rubber sidewalls, and reinforced toe caps to withstand wear from repeated use. It also has a padded collar for support and flexibility, along with the classic exclusive Vans vulcanized waffle rubber sole.