The Iconic Shoe that Brought our Sidestripe to Life: This is the Old Skool. 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. Adding shimmer to your step with allover glitter, the Kids Glitter Old Skool pays homage to our heritage while ensuring that this low top, lace-up shoe remains as iconic as ever.