CUSTOM. SINCE BEFORE THAT WAS A THING. Vans Customs have been a tradition since 1966, when Paul Van Doren made shoes with any fabric people brought by the shop. Today, the creativity is still in your hands, and the addition of our MTE technology means your Customs can stand up to the elements. The Old Skool is an all-time Vans classic. But the Old Skool MTE-1 is built for adventure with a water resistant upper, a Primaloft® insulation package, and an outsole that's designed for increased traction. Classic style and protection from the elements. That's what MTE is all about. Pick your shoe, pick your colors and patterns, and make them yours.