Take your shoe game back to where it all started with the Vans Big Kids' Authentic Lifestyle Sneakers. First released in 1966, the Vans Authentic stands as the longest-running silhouette in the Vans lineup and helped shape the brand's Off The Wall attitude as we know it. An icon of skate and streetwear culture, the Vans Authentic remains an essential to this day, thanks to its simple, streamlined design that never goes out of style.