The Vans Authentic Ibiza Pack is out now, bringing a set of new colorways to the brand’s most foundational silhouette. The collection includes black, blue, and red versions of the Authentic, each priced at $110, with availability split across a couple of retailers depending on which colorway you want.
Vans launched in 1966 in Anaheim, California, and the brand built its early reputation by selling shoes directly to customers out of its first factory store. That direct relationship with the consumer shaped the brand’s identity for decades, and the Authentic was there from the beginning. The low-top canvas silhouette was one of the first shoes the company produced, and it has remained in continuous production ever since, making it one of the longest-running sneakers in the industry. Simple in construction, flat-soled, and offered in a wide range of colorways over the years, the Authentic sits at the core of what Vans is.
The model’s durability as a cultural object comes from its adaptability. Skateboarders adopted it early because of the grip and flat sole. Art communities, musicians, and streetwear circles picked it up later for the same reasons people are still buying it today, clean lines and a canvas upper that takes color and pattern well. The Authentic has served as a blank canvas for collaborations, regional projects, and themed packs across many years of releases.
This Ibiza Pack applies that same approach with a design direction tied to the island of Ibiza. Specific construction and material details for the pack are limited in available information, but the thematic framing connects each colorway to that reference point.
The black and blue colorways from the Vans Authentic Ibiza Pack are available now at Vans.com for $110 each. The red colorway is currently stocked at Extra Butter and Sneaker Politics in select sizes. All three released this June, so size availability will vary by retailer as stock moves. If you want to dig deeper into what Vans is offering right now, the Old Skool is worth a look as a close neighbor to the Authentic in the brand’s core lineup.
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