Great Condition, Mens Size 9, Only WORN TWICE! The Vans Authentic has been gracing feet worldwide since 1966 (originally unveiled as the Vans #44 Deck Shoes), but there is something about the Vans Authentic that elevates these Classics into another dimension. The usual Vans notes are hit‚ the low-top, lace-up profile, the metal eyelets, the rubber waffle outsoles 'but the graceful navy finish gets all the attention, as it should.