Only this Vans Authentic sneaker could nail the checkerboard print with ease. After all, it is an Authentic Ease, a simpler, more elegant version of the original Vans skate shoe.

Granted, the OG Authentic is already pretty straightforward, featuring a classic low-top, session-ready setup that's been trusted by skaters and the streets for the last 60 years. The Ease is even more chill.

It features a suede so smooth and supple that it literally crumples with, well, ease. At the same time, Vans has made the shoelaces even simpler, calling it a day with a new two-loop process.

The rest of the sneaker is the classic Authentic, but elevated. Think: more quality materials and better cushioning. For the latest "Checkerboard" release, Vans has wrapped the sneaker in luxurious, textural checkerboard patterns. It's all realized in this tonal off-white colorway, which not only gives the skate shoe a clean look but also a vintage quality. (And a Bottega Veneta quality)

Footdistrict

It's as if Vans pulled them straight from the archives. But this sneaker is brand-new, and almost too nice to shred in.

Retailing for around $135, the new Authentic Ease "Checkerboard" sneaker is now available on Footdistrict's website.

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