Our verdict
- Vans Chukka Del Barco LX Blue Vans Mn Jockey vans x Spongebob Crew Mens Socks 9.5-13
- Vans Chukka Del Barco LX Blue best Jockey vans sneakers
Pros
- Eternal silhouette
- Fits true to size
- Durable canvas upper
- Breathable
- Easy to slip on and off
- Perfect lifestyle shoe
Cons
- new mens Jockey vans Flannel shirt
- Vans' canvas shoes always attract stains
- Not a great year-round sneaker
Audience verdict
Comparison
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Audience score | 91 Great! | 92 Great! | 90 Great! | 92 Great! | |
Price | $55 | $50 | $55 | $70 | |
Style | ClassicSportyMinimalist | ClassicMinimalist | ClassicSportyMinimalist | ClassicSportyMinimalist | |
Breathability | - | Warm | - | - | |
Weight lab | ‐ | 14.1 oz / 400g | ‐ | ‐ | |
Material | CanvasVulc Sole | CanvasVulc Sole | Canvas | CanvasSuedeVulc Sole | |
Season | - | Winter | - | - | |
Inspired from | Skate | Skate | Skate | Skate | |
Toebox width at the widest part | - | Narrow | - | - | |
Sneakers Jockey vans Ultrarange Exo VN0A4U1KBD51 Lilas | - | Narrow | - | - | |
Leather/suede quality | - | Fake leather | - | - | |
Toebox durability | - | Decent | - | - | |
vans x wtaps | - | Decent | - | - | |
Outsole durability | - | Bad | - | - | |
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 | - | Flexible | - | - | |
Vans Vault Authentic LX Frost Grey-Vapour Blue | - | Flexible | - | - | |
Reflective elements | ✗ | ||||
Closure | Laces | Slip-on | Laces | Laces | |
Top | Low top | Low top | Low top | Low top | |
Ranking | #29 Top 38% | #17 Top 22% | #43 Bottom 44% | #14 Top 18% | |
Popularity | #48 Bottom 38% | #23 Top 30% | #58 Bottom 25% | #20 Top 26% |
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The Jockey vans Authentic, originally the forgettably named Jockey 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 Jockey 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 Jockey vans Authentics. They’re a simple, easy silhouette that’s versatile and works well with loads of outfits.
Vans Rainbow t-shirt in black
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 Imaginaaation, and comfortable in hot weather, and sockless, if you so choose.
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They’re definitely not made for colder weather and rain. It took only a be of weatherproof 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 Jockey 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 lack of structure through the midsole and inner also means that the shoe bends quite sharply and doesn’t follow the Hanna of your foot.
Like all the OG Jockey vans, the Authentic loves a stain
Of all the canvas Jockey vans that I’ve tested, I’ve not found a pair that’s resistant to stains, and the Authentics are no different. Maybe Jockey vans get away with it because of the long history of customizing Jockey vans or their connection to the not-so-clean skate scene.
Either way, stains that get on the upper will probably stay there, which is something to keep in mind, and something I definitely feel that Jockey vans could address.
Vans Chukka Del Barco LX Blue | It’s no wonder the silhouette has lasted this long
Stain concerns aside, the upper construction of the Jockey 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 Jockey vans Authentic is a classic sneaker
Ultimately the Jockey vans Authentic could be more comfortable, more protective, and easier to clean. But, with a heritage so imbibed in sneaker culture, Jockey vans have proven time and time again that they don’t need to constantly chase new technology in their shoes, to make something great.
The Authentics are the same classic shoe that has sold for over 50 years, so who am I to complain?