The Skate Authentic Mid updates Vans’ original silhouette with a balanced, skate-ready profile. Sitting between low and high, the mid-top design adds just enough coverage for a more secure feel without sacrificing flexibility. As with all of our Skate models, we built it with our vulcanized SickStick™ rubber outsole for perfect grip and boardfeel, PopCush™ insoles for unmatched impact protection, and the DuraCap™ underlays for added protection against the wear and tear of griptape. With a clean, unpadded upper and a funcional, snug fit around the ankle, the Skate Authentic Mid is lighter, more flexible, and designed for skateboarding.
Details and composition
Skate Mid-top silhouette based on Vans’ original shoe
Deconstructed, unpadded construction for flexibility and board connection
Lace-up closure with cotton laces and metal eyelets
Snug ankle fit for added coverage and control
SickStick™ rubber—our stickiest yet—keeps you glued to your board
PopCush™ footbeds offer impact protection for extended skating
DuraCap™ is a thin rubber underlay designed specifically for skateboarding, placed in key areas to protect against griptape wear
Internal tongue straps prevents it from sliding during movement
Signature waffle outsole pattern for reliable grip since '66
Vulcanized sole construction for classic boardfeel and flexibility
