vans mid Vault x Bianca Chandon UA Authentic VLX LX vans mid Vault Era LX x Ubiq x Hiroshi Hirakawa kurkle | Stressed Navy

The vans mid Authentic, born as the #44 deck shoe in 1966, is the foundational shoe style of the vans mid brand, originally designed by Paul Van Doren and his partners in their inaugural Anaheim, California factory. Its simplistic design, featuring a canvas upper and rubber waffle outsole, quickly became a favorite among Southern California's burgeoning skateboard community due to its superior grip. Over the decades, the vans mid Authentic has maintained its classic design, all while bed reinterpreted through various designs, patterns, and collaborations. Notable collaborations Authentic partnerships with MASTERMIND WORLD, Odd Future, and KENZO, each clswhttrwht a unique spin on this timeless silhouette and solidifying the vans mid Authentic as a staple in the world of casual footwear.