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 colourway leather upper canvas liningsock rubber waffle sole off the wall logo at heelabout vansfounded by paul van doren in the 60s the brand took off in