With my infallible love for exotic, almost stomach churning high-tops, it may come as a shock if one should ever see me wearing something so..so...well simple. The old saying comes to mind "sometimes less is more", and that is definitely the case with these Authentics aka Canvases. There aren't any crazy straps or thought provoking graphics; hell there isn't even any color, but for some strange reason I’m drawn to this shoe. The Authentic is the first lace-up skate shoe featuring the signature waffle bottom construction, original vulcanized sole and canvas uppers. The shoe has stayed true to its roots and has not changed since its 1966 origin. Whether at the beach or walking down your local street, the Vans all white canvas is the shoe for the "Perfect Summer".