Keep it real with these men's Authentic trainers by Vans. Originally called the '44', the Authentic was the first deck shoe sold by the Van Doren Rubber Company in 1966. The name was changed in the '70s but the popularity of the Authentic has stayed the same. This example comes in a black canvas upper with a vulcanized white mid sole and waffle outsole.. Material: Textile & Synthetic Upper/Synthetic Sole