A Heritage-Inspired Skate Shoe that’s Ready to Shred. The Skate Chukka Low Sidestripe, a vulcanized shoe designed by the Vans skate team and inspired by classics like the Authentic and the Chukka Boot, brings a new heritage aesthetic to this old school skate shoe. Featuring our iconic Sidestripe, this low top silhouette blends classic materials like suede and canvas with the best in boardfeel, flex, and traction.