Solid gum rubber soles on a pair of Vans is always a good thing. And the design cue has arguably never looked better than on this latest duo of the Vans Old Skool Womens in your choice of dark grey or black suede and canvas uppers. In fact, the gum-coloring can be found on more than just the soles of these Vans classics, as the signature side-stripes also come in a gum hue.
The Vans Old Skool Mens and Sk8-Hi are built with leather and suede panels, the iconic checkerboard pattern on the medial side, and the distinct red Vans stripe to reflect the retailer’s chief color. Further notes of homage are seen on the lace-tips, which feature “Bascom”, and 25th Anniversary insoles.
Few brands can boast a history that’s as deeply and richly intertwined with skateboarding and skate culture as Vans. With shoes like the Sk8-Hi, the Authentic, and the Vans Old Skool Cheap under their belt, the California-based brand truly has their finger on the pulse and legacy of skateboarding. But the brand with the jazz stripe does more than just skate: they’re extremely involved in surfing as well, hosting surfing tournaments and boasting a roster full of world class surfers like Dane Reynolds as well. Reynolds has served as inspiration for the newVans Old Skool for Sale, a surf/lifestyle model that blends both surf and skate aesthetics for a vibe that’s unquestionably California.