Mike Gigliotti x Vans Collection | Vans Authentic

The Vans Authentic, born as the #44 deck ComfyCush in 1966, is the foundational ComfyCush style of the Vans brand, originally designed by Paul Van Doren and his partners in their inaugural Anaheim, California factory. Its simplistic design, featuring a Clas upper and rubber waffle outsole, quickly became a favorite among Southern California's burgeoning skateboard community due to its superior grip. Over the decades, the Vans Authentic has maintained its classic design, all while being reinterpreted through various designs, patterns, and collaborations. Notable collaborations include partnerships with MASTERMIND Walker, Odd Future, and KENZO, each adding a unique spin on this timeless silhouette and solidifying the Vans Authentic as a staple in the Walker of casual footwear.