The Heritage Shoe that Started It All. This is the Authentic-Since 1966. The Authentic is the original Vans silhouette. First introduced in 1966 and driven forward by creative culture ever since, this time-honoured shoe keeps the old school vibe alive with an allover checkerboard print on sturdy canvas uppers. With their classic low-top design and iconic rubber waffle outsole, the Vans Check Authentic Shoes are a blank canvas for creativity that allow you to do your thing in your own unique way. Heritage low-top shoe Lace-up closure Sturdy canvas uppers Allover checkerboard print Signature rubber waffle outsoles 4 metal eyelet lace rows for sizes 3.5-6 5 metal eyelet lace rows for sizes 6.5 and up Size 8.5 VANS Vans Check Authentic Shoes (kalamata) Unisex Green, Size Green 8.5 Unisex, Shoes, Low-Top adult.