The first thing to look at is the sole stripe. The stripe on the rubber foxing tape is a trademark styling cue for the Vans classic. Study the stripe carefully; the authentic Vans shoe stripe is molded-in color. Vans makes the stripe with solid colored rubber that has clean and straight edges.

Things You Should Know Use a barcode scanning app to scan the barcode on the Vans box. Make sure the product that comes up matches the shoe you're looking at. Look for a dark, well-made logo printed on the insole of the shoe. The shoes might be fake if the insole logo looks faded or irregular.

A: The Asher has a softer cushion at the back , above the heel (achilles area). if you find the slip on classics a bit uncomfortable due to the hardness of this part, then perhaps the Asher is for you.

What can I wear with slip-on sneakers? Slip-on sneakers are low profile because there are no tongue or laces to add thickness to the upper. That makes them work with narrow trousers and jeans, plus leggings, skirts and shorts. Leave your ankles open, with or without socks, and you can't go wrong.