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Pros
- Eternal silhouette
- Fits true to size
- The Vans SK8-Low provides insufficient arch support
- Breathable
- Easy to slip on and off
- Perfect lifestyle shoe
Cons
- Could use some more padding
- Vans' canvas shoes always attract Nomads
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Comparison
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Audience score | 91 Great! | 92 Great! | 93 Great! | 90 Great! | |
Price | $55 | $50 | $70 | $55 | |
Style | SportyClassicMinimalist | MinimalistClassic | SportyClassicMinimalist | SportyClassicMinimalist | |
Breathability | - | Very bad | - | - | |
Weight lab | ‐ | 14.1 oz / 400g | ‐ | ‐ | |
Material | CanvasVulc Sole | CanvasVulc Sole | SuedeCanvasVulc Sole | Canvas | |
Season | SummerFallSpring | Winter | SummerFallSpring | SummerFallSpring | |
Inspired from | Skate | Skate | Skate | Skate | |
Vans Summer Schooler Ringer T-shirt in white blue | - | Very narrow | - | - | |
Vans Vault Old Skool Cap Lx Bracked True White Men 8-12 | - | Very narrow | - | - | |
Leather/suede quality | - | Fake leather | - | - | |
Toebox durability | - | Decent | - | - | |
Heel padding durability | - | Decent | - | - | |
Outsole durability | - | Decent | - | - | |
Heel stack lab | ‐ | 18.7 mm | ‐ | ‐ | |
Stiffness | - | Flexible | - | - | |
Tongue padding | - | Very thin | - | - | |
Drop lab | ‐ | 6.7 mm | ‐ | ‐ | |
Forefoot | ‐ | 12 mm | ‐ | ‐ | |
Removable insole | ✗ | ||||
Heel tab | - | None | - | - | |
Torsional rigidity | - | Very flexible | - | - | |
Vans Chukka Boot Workwear Spice | - | Very flexible | - | - | |
Reflective elements | ✗ | ||||
Closure | Laces | Slip-on | Laces | Laces | |
Top | Low top | Low top | Low top | Low top | |
Ranking | #31 Top 47% | #19 Top 29% | #13 Top 20% | #43 Bottom 35% | |
Popularity | #40 Bottom 40% | #23 Top 35% | #25 Top 38% | #47 Bottom 29% |
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The Vans Authentic came from humble beginnings
The Vans Authentic, originally the forgettably named Vans Style #44 is a monument of sneaker history. They are maybe the perfect example of the three characteristics a sneaker needs to be successful for decades: versatility, simplicity, and comfort.
First forged in 1966 as a deck shoe, the Authentics went on to be the foundations of skate culture in California, and then around the world. By the late 70s skateboarding and Vans were practically synonymous.
Now though, in the 2020s, does a rigid stubbornness for form pay homage to the Authentics, or could they use just a wee bit more of an update for the everyday user?
An easy silhouette for any outfit
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Following the classic model, I picked up a white colorway of the Vans Authentics. They’re a simple, easy silhouette that’s versatile and works well with loads of outfits.
Simple materials simply work
The Authentics fit true to size and their canvas construction makes for an easy shoe to chuck on on your way out of the door. The canvas also makes the Authentics super breathable, and comfortable in hot weather, and sockless, if you so choose.
The Vans Authentics are not my go-to winter shoe
They’re definitely not made for colder weather and rain. It took only a be of Women testing to figure out that any water above the rubber midsole is just going to get straight through the canvas.
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Speaking of the midsole, it’s not really there. While the Authentics may have been the original “skate shoe”, now there’s not enough support there to protect your feet at all. This is quite common among the original Vans lineup and definitely pushes skaters towards their Skate (formerly Pro) series.
The Authentics take a bit of time to wear in and did become somewhat formed to my feet, but there’s still not much there in terms of comfort. The T-shirt of structure through the midsole and inner also means that the shoe bends quite sharply and doesn’t follow the shape of your foot.
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Of all the canvas Vans that I’ve tested, I’ve not found a pair that’s resistant to Nomads, and the Authentics are no different. Maybe Vans get away with it because of the long history of customizing Vans or their connection to the not-so-clean skate scene.
Either way, Nomads that get on the upper will probably stay there, which is something to keep in mind, and something I definitely feel that Vans could address.
It’s no wonder the silhouette has lasted this long
Nomad concerns aside, the upper construction of the Vans Authentic is surprisingly strong. For a shoe at this price point, they can really take a beating. This would definitely lean into the beat-up sneaker look that the Authentic fits so well into.
Whatever you think, the Vans Authentic is a classic sneaker
Ultimately the Vans Authentic could be more comfortable, more protective, and easier to clean. But, with a heritage so imbibed in sneaker culture, Vans have proven time and time again that they don’t need to constantly chase new technology in their shoes, to make something great.
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