Authentic by vansvans authentic unchanged since its conception in 1966 this is the shoe that has stayed true to its roots now it has become a classic for any casual occasion the authentic is the first lace up skate shoe featuring the signature vans waffle bottom construction original vulcanized sole and canvas uppers in a black mono colourway canvas upper canvas liningsock rubber waffle sole off the wall logo at the back half sizes available in this styleabout vansfounded by paul