The Old Skool was our first footwear design to showcase the famous Vans Sidestripe, although back then, it was just a random 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. With the Old Skool Wide, this iconic shoe offers even more room for a relaxed fit. Wide width sizes provide a spacious platform by a bottom width that is 5mm wider and a ball girth that is 10mm longer than our regular width sizes.