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The Authentic is the shoe that has stayed true to its roots and has not changed since its 1966 origin. Now it has become a classic for any casual occasion. The Authentic is the first lace-up skate shoe featuring our signature waffle bottom construction, original vulcanized sole and canvas uppers in a multitude of our most popular checkerboard colors and styles.

  • Canvas uppers.
  • Metal eyelets.
  • Vulcanized waffle rubber outsoles.
  • Checkerboard prints.
  • Unisex sizing.
  • Imported.

Checkerboard Authentic

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    Checkerboard Authentic
     
    4.5

    (based on 32 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (22)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (7)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (1)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (1)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (1)

    91%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Stylish (28)
    • Comfortable (27)
    • Durable (18)
    • Versatile (14)
    • Breathable (7)

    Cons

    • Poor arch support (6)
    • Poor cushioning (4)
    • Stains easily (4)
    • Wears out quickly (3)

    Best Uses

    • Casual wear (26)
    • School (23)
    • Going out (14)
    • Travel (13)
    • Work (5)
      • Sizing:

      • Feels full size too small

         

        Feels half size too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        97% 

        (30 reviews)

        Feels half size too big

         

        Feels full size too big

         
      • Width:

      • Feels too narrow

         

        Feels true to width

         

        97% 

        (30 reviews)

        Feels too wide

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Stylish (15), Conservative (4), Style driven (4), Comfort driven (3)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Style with Looks

    Bought it for vacation where I was going to be doing a lot of walking and didn't want to spend time "breaking" in a new pair of shoes..these were great ri...Read complete review

    Bought it for vacation where I was going to be doing a lot of walking and didn't want to spend time "breaking" in a new pair of shoes..these were great right out of the box..have been a fan for years and they never lose their versatility.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Love Vans, but dislike Quality of this..

    Love the style and ease of slip on, but must say out of all the vans I have purchased, these fell appart really quick. Disappointed in cost vs durability factor.

    Love the style and ease of slip on, but must say out of all the vans I have purchased, these fell appart really quick. Disappointed in cost vs durability factor.

    Reviewed by 32 customers

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    1/11/2013
     
    5.0

    Definitely worth it

    By Asentro

    from Nashville, TN

    About Me Stylish

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Stylish

    Cons

    • Poor Cushioning

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear
    • Going Out
    • School

    Comments about Checkerboard Authentic:

    These shoes are great. I've been wearing them just about everyday for school for the past 4 or 5 months and they still look and feel great consistently.

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

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    1/8/2013
     
    5.0

    Awesome looking Vans

    By Moto Mom

    from Arlington,TN

    About Me Trendy

    See all my reviews

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Stylish

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear

      Comments about Checkerboard Authentic:

      My husband wears these to the track with my son who races Motocross.

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      12/31/2012
       
      5.0

      Best shoe for the money! Period!

      By Bubba

      from Houston,TX

      About Me Stylish

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Breathes Well
      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Like walking on air
      • Stylish
      • Versatile

      Cons

      • None of the above

      Best Uses

      • All of the above

      Comments about Checkerboard Authentic:

      Best shoe period!

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      12/30/2012
       
      5.0

      Great!

      By Gayle

      from Franklin, MA

      About Me Stylish

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      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Stylish
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • School
        • Travel

        Comments about Checkerboard Authentic:

        My 16 year old daughter got these for Christmas and absolutely loves them!!! I don't think they've come off her feet since she got them.

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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        10/28/2012

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Awesome

        By josephine

        from wamego, kansas

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        Comments about Checkerboard Authentic:

        Perfect

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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