Vans Skate Authentic is completely redesigned for skateboarding, the all-new Skate Classics line delivers more of what we need to enable maximum progression. The fully revised upper, molded heel counter, locked-in tongue straps, and a recut of the DURACAP™ underlay offer an essential fit that is more breathable and durable where skaters need it most. The two-part foxing, featuring a tougher toe knurl, ensures heightened board contact, and the redesigned gum rubber sole that made Vans famous has been made even better with the SickStick™ rubber compound, plus an internal heel shank to deliver more grip, more boardfeel, more support, and more durability.