The Vans Authentic Black is a true everyday classic, combining the brand’s instantly recognisable low-profile silhouette with a simple black and white colourway that works with almost anything.

Built with a black canvas upper, crisp white contrast stitching and white laces, the Authentic keeps its design deliberately clean and understated. It is the kind of trainer that slots easily into a casual wardrobe, whether you are wearing jeans, cargos, shorts or relaxed streetwear.

The lace-up fastening and metal eyelets keep the look traditional, while the lightweight canvas construction makes the trainer well suited to regular everyday wear. Around the base, classic white foxing creates the familiar Vans finish and gives the shoe its distinctive contrast against the black upper.

Underfoot, the durable rubber outsole features Vans’ signature waffle tread, one of the defining details of the Authentic. This classic sole construction provides the familiar Vans grip while maintaining the low, flexible feel that has made the silhouette such a long-standing favourite.

Signature Vans branding appears at the side and heel, including the unmistakable Off The Wall heel detail, completing the classic look without overpowering the simple design.

The black and white colourway is one of the Authentic’s biggest strengths. It is easy to style across different seasons and outfits, making it a practical choice if you want one pair of casual trainers that can be worn regularly without needing much thought.

Suitable for all-season casual wear, the Vans Authentic works just as well as an everyday trainer as it does for travelling, weekends, relaxed social plans or adding a classic skate-inspired finish to a simple outfit.

Key features include:

• Classic Vans Authentic silhouette
• Low-profile design
• Black canvas upper
• White contrast stitching
• White lace-up fastening
• Metal eyelets
• Lightweight construction
• Durable rubber outsole
• Signature Vans waffle tread
• Classic white foxing
• Vans side branding
• Vans Off The Wall heel branding
• Suitable for everyday casual wear
• Easy to style across all seasons

The Vans Authentic Black is available in a wide range of sizes, with options shown from size 2.5 through to size 16.

Simple, versatile and instantly recognisable, the Vans Authentic Black is a dependable everyday trainer for anyone who prefers clean styling over unnecessary detail. Its classic canvas construction, black and white finish and signature waffle sole make it an easy wardrobe staple that can be worn again and again.