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Product details
Born in 1966, the Authentic set the standard for clean, functional design. This premium build stays true to its roots while stepping things up with a lightweight canvas upper, a refined fit, and a cushioned insole for lasting comfort and a softer step. It’s a new level of wearability for a timeless original.
Product details
- Official colorway: Checkerboard Black
- Brand: Vans
- Collection: Vans Authentic Shoe
- Style code: VN000CQABA2
- Upper construction: 8 oz canvas upper, full grain leather collar lining, cotton lace, metal eyelets
- Technology: Sola Foam ADC (All-Day Comfort) insole, upgraded footbed, signature waffle outsole
Highlights
- Lightweight Canvas Durability The upper is made from 8 oz canvas for a seriously light feel without giving up durability. This fabric’s not about falling apart after one summer; it’s constructed to handle skate sessions, spontaneous road trips, and whatever adventures you throw at it. The finish holds up to repeated wear but lets your feet breathe, meaning you can go hard or just chill and still stay comfortable.
- Enhanced Cushioning Insole Vans gave the Authentic Premium a major comfort boost with their Sola Foam ADC insole, built for soft landings and all-day walks. Designed from at least 30% bio-based material, this insole cushions each step and refuses to flatten out or lose support. Whether on skateboards, sidewalks, or standing in line at pop-ups, your feet are getting premium treatment that invites another lap around the block.
- Heritage Waffle Sole Grip Underneath is the classic Vans waffle outsole, purpose-built to tackle real-life grip demands. Decades of board heritage went into making this sole stick where others slip, pairing throwback swagger with serious everyday utility. Whether launching tricks, sprinting for trains, or just rocking your best fit, the grip and flexibility will back you up.
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