The essential Old Skool sneakers by Vans with a suede low-top upper. Features a side stripe accent and lace closure. Finished with the signature waffle texture outsole. - Suede, rubber - Spot clean - Imported In 1966, the Van Doren Rubber Company opened for business in Anaheim, CA. Since then, Vans has evolved beyond surf and skate sensibilities to draw influence from a Southern California culture that is as diverse as it is progressive.