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-honoured shoe keeps the old school vibe alive with an allover checkerboard print on sturdy canvas uppers. With their classic low-top design and iconic rubber waffle outsole, the Vans Check Authentic Shoes are a blank canvas for creativity that allow you to do your thing in your own unique way. • Heritage low-top shoe • Lace-up closure • Sturdy canvas uppers • Allover checkerboard print • 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 Composition: CANVAS Vans Authentic Check Kalamata