Introducing Vans youth sizing, with some of our more iconic silhouettes made for feet that are too big for kids sizing, but not yet big enough for adult sizing. The Old Skool was our first footwear design to showcase the famous Vans Sidestripe—although back then, it was just a simple doodle drawn by founder Paul Van Doren. Since its debut in 1977, this low-top silhouette has established itself as an icon in the skate, music, and fashion scenes. From 90s street skaters and punks to current hip hop and fashion legends, the Big Kids Old Skool has consistently been the go-to shoe for creatives who do things their own way.