For the present and future, Vans looked to the past. The brand is releasing an all-new version of the Old Skool, inspired by the iconic shoe model’s rich history in skateboarding and music.

First released in 1977, the Style 36, aka the Old Skool™, was just the second skate shoe Vans ever made, and the first to feature the iconic Sidestripe™. Designed for and by skateboarders ...

All of that said, high tops might offer more protection, yeah, but some skaters find them to be a bit too restrictive or bulky ... mid top skate shoe in the world is unarguably the Vans Half ...

Retro skate shoes are all the rage! If you can't come up with a fresh design, dig in the archives and bring back an old classic. Here are the best versions on the market today.