The Vans Skate Authentic High CORDURA® in Autumn Brown takes the very first shoe Vans ever made and gives it some height. It's clean and stripped down, with no bulky padding, so it's light, flexible, and you can really feel your board. The suede and CORDURA® upper is soft where it should be and tough where grip tape tries to eat it. Add the full Vans Skate setup underneath, and you've got a high-top that skates like a low-top but covers your ankles.
Specifications
| Brand | Vans |
| Line | Vans Skate |
| Model | Authentic Hi 2.0 |
| Colorway | Autumn Brown |
| Upper | Suede and CORDURA®, unpadded |
| Sole | Vulcanized, SickStick™ waffle outsole |
| Footbed | PopCush™ |
| Reinforcement | DuraCap™ |
| Fit | Snug ankle, internal tongue straps, lace-up with metal eyelets |
| Extras | Extra set of laces |
| Cut | High-top |
| Style Code | VN000CBQGR81 |
| Sizes | Men's 9 – 12 |
More Info
Why We Like It
- Vans' first shoe, gone high-top: The classic Authentic shape with extra ankle coverage.
- No padding, no bulk: A deconstructed, unpadded build that's light, flexible, and super connected to your board.
- Suede and CORDURA® upper: Soft suede plus tough CORDURA® for a shoe that holds up to grip tape.
- Snug ankle fit: Hugs your ankle for coverage and control without feeling stiff.
- Vulc sole: Flexible right away, with that classic Vans board feel.
- SickStick™ waffle outsole: Vans' grippiest rubber on the waffle pattern they've been dialing in since '66.
- PopCush™ footbed: Takes the sting out of hard landings, so you can skate longer.
- DuraCap™: A thin layer of rubber hiding under the spots that get shredded, so your ollie area doesn't blow out in a week.
- Internal tongue straps: No more tongue sliding off to the side mid-session.
- Bonus laces: Comes with an extra pair, plus cotton laces and metal eyelets out of the box.
Sizing
US men's sizing. Most people wear their normal Vans size. It's built with a snug ankle, so if you like a roomier fit, try a pair on in the shop first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the Authentic Hi 2.0?
It's Vans' Skate version of the high-top Authentic. Same simple look as Vans' first-ever shoe, but taller and loaded with skate tech like PopCush, DuraCap, and SickStick rubber.
Is it padded like a regular high-top?
Nope, and that's the point. It's unpadded and deconstructed, so it's lighter and more flexible, with better board feel than a typical high-top.
Why CORDURA?
CORDURA is a super tough fabric that holds up to grip tape, scuffs, and tears way better than regular canvas.
Does it come with extra laces?
Yep, there's a spare set in the box.
What's the style code?
VN000CBQGR81.
What sizes do you have?
US men's 9 through 12, while they last.