The Vans Skate Authentic High Shoes are a new take on the Skate Authentic. This shoe provides all the benefits of the Skate Authentic but with more ankle protection. These shoes integrate tongue straps for a snug fit, DURACAP™ underlay for durability, SickStick™ a rubber compound used to make a grippy outsole, and internal heel shanks to deliver more board feel in order to create a classic yet modern skate shoe.