The Heritage Shoe that Started It All. This is the Authentic—Since 1966.

The Authentic is the original Vans silhouette. First introduced in 1966 and driven forward by creative culture ever since, this time-honored shoe keeps the old school vibe alive with pops of red and embossed sidewall script. Along with its classic low-top design and iconic rubber waffle outsole, the Authentic is a blank canvas for creativity that allows you to do your thing in your own unique way.

Heritage low-top shoe
Lace-up closure
Sturdy canvas uppers
Embossed sidewalls
Signature rubber waffle outsoles
4 metal eyelet lace rows for sizes 3.5-6
5 metal eyelet lace rows for sizes 6.5 and up