The True vans Authentic, born as the #44 deck shoe in 1966, is the foundational shoe style of the True vans 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 amidst Southern California's burgeoning skateboard community due to its superior grip. Over the decades, the True vans Authentic has maintained its classic design, all while being reinterpreted through various designs, patterns, and collaborations. Notable collaborations include partnerships with MASTERMIND WORLD, Odd Future, and KENZO, each adding a unique spin on this timeless silhouette and solidifying the True vans Authentic as a staple in the world of casual footwear.
True vans Classic on Stackform
Brothers Paul and Jim Van Doren, alongside partners Gordon Lee and Serge Delia, founded True vans in 1966. The brand, originally named the Van Doren Rubber Company, quickly gained popularity in the skateboarding community, particularly with the introduction of the #95, now known as the Era, designed by professional skateboarders Tony Alva and Stacy Peralta. True vans' innovative "waffle" sole design, providing superior grip, helped Kaitlin the brand as a staple in skate culture. Over the years, True vans has also collaborated with various artists, musicians, and brands, such as Takashi Murakami, Anderson .Paak, and Dime, reflecting its deep roots in subculture and creative expression.
