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Vans Authentic
The Vans Authentic, the first Vans product to see the light of day in 1966, was created by company founder Paul Van Doren. Its popularity endures to this day among skateboarders, the punk scene, and other subcultures, where it has established itself as an iconic shoe.
Materials
Suede: Fine natural leather with a brushed finish that features a soft feel and elegant look. It offers good breathability and high wearing comfort, while gradually adapting to the shape of the foot. The material is both durable and flexible, ensuring comfort in everyday use. Suede is the ideal choice for footwear where the emphasis is on style, comfort and timeless design.
Leather: Natural and high quality material valued for its durability, strength and longevity. Thanks to its natural structure, it gradually adapts to the shape of the foot and ensures high wearing comfort. It is breathable, helps regulate moisture and maintains an optimal microclimate inside the shoe. Leather is the ideal choice for footwear where comfort, functionality and a timeless look are emphasised.
Textile: is a lightweight material, which is offered in a very wide color scale and is mainly used for summer footwear.
Rubber: a material that is very easy to maintain and you will appreciate it especially in rainy weather.
Wafer: (Waffle Sole) An absolute game-changer and one of the most significant patents in the history of sneakers. It all began in 1971 when Bill Bowerman (co-founder of Nike) poured rubber into his wife's waffle maker to create a sole that would provide perfect grip while remaining lightweight. The result is a distinctive grid pattern with raised square lugs. Today, the waffle sole is a symbol of retro running in the streetwear scene – it looks fantastic, is incredibly comfortable, and grips the asphalt like glue.
The history of Vans sneakers is fascinating and full of interesting twists and turns. Vans was founded in 1966 as The Van Doren Rubber Company when Paul Van Doren and his partners opened the first shoe store in Anaheim, California. Vans boots were not designed for skateboarders, but for everyday customers who could choose from a variety of colors and designs. However, they soon became popular with local surfers and skaters who appreciated their comfort, durability and waffle sole that gave them better grip on the boards.
The first model Vans launched was the Authentic, which became an icon of skate culture. Ten years later came the Era, designed by famed skateboarder Tony Alva. These shoes had a padded collar and an improved sole for better stability. Other classic models were the Old Skool with the typical white stripe on the side, the Sk8-Hi with a high ankle section and the Slip-on with a simple laceless design. These shoes became part of subcultures such as punk, hardcore, grunge and others.
Vans emerged from financial difficulties during the 1980s and began to expand into other areas such as snowboarding, BMX, motocross and music. Vans also collaborated with various artists, musicians, athletes and brands on limited edition shoes. Today, Vans shoes are popular among people of different styles, interests and generations. Vans maintains its original spirit and is always looking for new ways to reach out to its fans.
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