Caution: May Cause Trippiness. A fresh twist on the classic Checkboard Old Skool come in the form of a blurry checkerboard effect. The Blur Check Old Skool, the Vans classic skate shoe and first to bare the iconic sidestripe, is a low top lace-up featuring sturdy suede and canvas uppers with the iconic Vans checkerboard print, re-enforced toecaps to withstand repeated wear, padded collars for support and flexibility, and signature rubber waffle outsoles.