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The Authentics emerged from the early days of the skate and BMX boom. They were the low-top lace-up casual shoe that would eventually find favor with youth culture everywhere. Because of their comfort, their extreme durability, their good looks and the quality one gets for their very friendly price they quickly became a Vans standard that led to a whole family tree of like-minded styles. Throughout our product line you will find Authentic influences, from casual wear to our most advanced performance shoes. These are the Original Classics basic colorways, for more options check out the rest of the Authentics in various colors, fabrics and patterns.

  • Canvas uppers.
  • Metal eyelets.
  • Vulcanized waffle rubber outsoles.
  • Original colorways.
  • Unisex sizing.
  • Imported.

Original Classic Authentic

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    Original Classic Authentic
     
    4.5

    (based on 547 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (360)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (137)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (21)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (13)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (16)

    95%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Comfortable (452)
    • Stylish (396)
    • Versatile (224)
    • Durable (216)
    • Breathable (170)

    Cons

    • Poor arch support (61)
    • Stains easily (61)
    • Wears out quickly (56)
    • Poor cushioning (38)
    • Chafes easily (30)

    Best Uses

    • Casual wear (432)
    • School (352)
    • Going out (248)
    • Travel (203)
    • Work (123)
      • Sizing:
      • Feels full size too small

         

        Feels half size too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        86% 

        (445 reviews)

        Feels half size too big

         

        Feels full size too big

         
      • Width:
      • Feels too narrow

         

        Feels true to width

         

        95% 

        (430 reviews)

        Feels too wide

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Stylish (247), Conservative (99), Trendy style (96), Casual dresser (42), Trendy/stylish dresser (18)
      • Comfort vs Style:
      • Comfort driven (39), Style driven (26)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (50), Yes (16)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    my favorite shoes

    Vans are my favorite shoes ever... I bought this pair because my black pair was getting way too worn out. I have a low arch so these shoes have enough support for me....Read complete review

    Vans are my favorite shoes ever... I bought this pair because my black pair was getting way too worn out. I have a low arch so these shoes have enough support for me. They're super comfortable and cute... The only thing is, I stepped in a huge mud puddle with my left foot and I had to wash the left shoe and now it feels like the arch went down/doesn't give as much support. It's really weird. I still love these shoes, though. I wear these to work, school, and everywhere in between... I even wear them in the summer!

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Disappointed with the drop in quality

    I bought these shoes for everyday wear. The last pair of vans I purshased finally wore out after 4 good years, so I trusted the next pair would have similarly lasting quality. Production standards...Read complete review

    I bought these shoes for everyday wear. The last pair of vans I purshased finally wore out after 4 good years, so I trusted the next pair would have similarly lasting quality. Production standards must have changed for the worse over this time period. The shoe still looks good and fits well, but it is nowhere near as comfortable or durable. I have had them for three weeks and hoped they would break in, but they still give me blisters. My old pair has lining in it to be comfortable and to cushion, but the new pair lacks this important feature.

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    5.0

    Great Shoes

    By Yiah

    from Cincinnati, OH

    About Me Trendy

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Breathes Well
    • Comfortable
    • Cushions Impact
    • Stylish
    • Versatile

    Cons

    • Poor Arch Support
    • Stains Easily

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear
    • Going Out
    • School

    Comments about Original Classic Authentic:

    They're great shoes but they don't offer too much arch support.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width
     
    4.0

    Favorite shoes

    By Grandma

    from Lakeside, az

    About Me Conservative

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Breathes Well
    • Comfortable
    • Durable

    Cons

    • Stains Easily

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear

    Comments about Original Classic Authentic:

    Vans are a favorite for my grdaughters. When they need a new pair of shoes they alway pick Vans

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width
     
    3.0

    missing a part

    By lmd

    from wilmington, delaware

    About Me Stylish

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Breathes Well
    • Comfortable
    • Stylish

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • Going Out
      • School
      • Travel

      Comments about Original Classic Authentic:

      I received my sons shoes and they were exactly what I wanted except for the fact that they only came with one shoelace.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
       
      4.0

      Pretty Good

      By Hans Job

      from Coffee County, TN

      About Me Conservative

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Breathes Well
      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Versatile

      Cons

      • Poor Arch Support
      • Poor Cushioning

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • School
      • Work

      Comments about Original Classic Authentic:

      Bought this pair for work and so far so good.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
       
      1.0

      Too small by far

      By df

      from Contra Costa County Californua

      About Me Conservative

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Stylish

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear

        Comments about Original Classic Authentic:

        I ordered 1.5 sizes too large. They sent the ordered size but that was 1.5-2 sizes too small. Need to change their sizing scales. I still like the shoe.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels full size too small
        • Width:
        • Feels too narrow

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