Vans are an adventure sport and urban lifestyle brand that specialise in extreme sports styles for the street. The global skate culture adopted Vans shoe as their favourite brand since its launch in 1966. Today Vans still represents a look that epitomises the Southern California lifestyle. Part of the OTW (Off The Wall) collection, the Vans Authentic is a classic old school plimsoll style skate inspired trainer with a chunky vulcanized rubber sole unit. The Authentic is the first lace up skate shoe featuring Vans signature waffle bottom construction. Features a canvas upper with stitch detailing and a textured rubber toe cap for abrasion resistance. Also features a branded Vans woven tab stitched onto the outer side, and an embossed Vans Off The Wall logo on the heel. Other details include a chunky rubber midsole with a contrasting stripe above it going around the shoe. The 4 plastic eyelet lace up fastening system provides a secure fit. The cushioned footbed offers comfort. The classic Vans waffle rubber outsole delivers maximum grip.