The Vans Era is an update on the Authentic, was originally known as style number 95, and was designed by Tony Alva and Stacy Peralta back in 1975.
The main difference between the Era and the Authentic is the padded cuff which adds comfort and support. The distinctive difference from a visual perspective however is the contrasting colour panelling seen on many Vans Era colourways.
The Era was skateboardings first shoe and was championed by a generation of skateboarders.