Bringing New Heights to Our Iconic Sidestripe Shoe Nothing screams attitude like a killer pair of black platform shoes. The Vans Old Skool Stackform is the height of cool on the platform front, with double the sidewall height for maximum coverage. The suede and canvas uppers ensure durability, while the lace-up closure and supportive padded collars add layers of comfort on the practical side. These black platform shoes are all about the look, a cool-as-cool aesthetic that remains undefeated after all these years. Throw in Vans' iconic Sidestripe and signature rubber waffle outsoles, and you've got black platform shoes worth paying attention to, now and forever.