Vans Old Skool Gum Bottom Shoes in Navy Blue Excellent condition, please see photos for any signs of wear The Gumsole Old Skool, the Vans classic skate shoe and first to bare the iconic sidestripe, is a low top lace-up featuring sturdy canvas and suede uppers, re-enforced toecaps to withstand repeated wear, padded collars for support and flexibility, gum-colored sidewalls, and signature rubber waffle outsoles.