The Authentic Zip Vibram blends modern trail tech with decades of surf heritage.
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After converting the Old Skool into a rugged, all-terrain hiker, Vans will usher its original sneaker down a similar path.
Only this time, the Authentic — formerly known as Style 44 in the 1960s — will retain its original look and geometry, albeit with exponentially more rugged materials.
Modern outdoor tech with decades of surf heritage
First the first time ever, the Vans OTW Authentic Zip Vibram sees the classic design take on a Vibram Vulc Tank Tread outsole.
This not only injects the classic shoe with extra traction and grip but increases its durability tenfold compared to standard Authentic models made with vulcanized rubber.
That ethos also shines on the rest of the upper and midsole, starting with a higher-than-average sidewall and knurled rubber heel counter — not to mention a reinforced toe cap for extra impact protection.
Casting its namesake attribute aside, however, the shoe’s most novel feature is undoubtedly its stretchy neoprene upper inspired by wetsuits and booties.
That of course grounds the shoe in decades of surf heritage, while also making it both naturally adaptive and easy to put on — a feature underscored by its unique zip closure.
Availability and pricing
The Vans OTW Authentic Zip Vibram comes in two colorways at launch, “Dress Blue” and high-visibility “Canary Yellow.”
In the US, it’s currently available at Cncpts for $110.
Vans OTW Authentic Zip Vibram
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