Origianlly made in 1977, they wher also known to be called Style 36, whiched showcased the iconic Vans sidestripe. A new low-top style as Vans' first skate shoe that incorporated leather panels, the company that had been founded as the Van Doren Rubber Company in Anaheim in 1966 had a new classic silhouette on its hands. What started as a random doodle by Paul Van Doren was originally referred to as the jazz stripe, and over 40 years in the making, the sidestripe has become the unmistakable hallmark of the Vans brand. Features: - Canvas and suede upper - Low top classic design - Cotton drill lining - Vulcanized construction - Gum rubber outsole with signature waffle tread