Vans Joins the World Cup Hype with Quilted Uppers and Folded Tongues on the Authentic 44 EXT

Published July 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Quick Facts

The Vans Premium Authentic 44 EXT features two pairs inspired by the World Cup, one in Copa Racing Red and another in Copa Green
Covering the entire silhouette in plush leather, the low-profile skate shoe adds white stitching quilted in waves across the entire upper and the folded tongue
The Vans Premium Authentic 44 EXT is available now through Vans and select retailers in-store and online

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The World Cup is getting down to the nitty-gritty. Spain has already punched its ticket to the finals, and Argentina and England will fight for the final spot Wednesday afternoon. With time running out on the tournament, sneaker brands are sneaking in their last World Cup-themed shoes, and skate shoes aren’t exempt from the trend.

Soccer Kicks for Kickflips

The Vans Premium Authentic 44 EXT features two pairs inspired by the World Cup, one in Copa Racing Red and another in Copa Green. Covering the entire silhouette in plush leather, the low-profile skate shoe adds white stitching quilted in waves across the entire upper and the folded tongue.

Both pairs feature a monochrome upper, with red detailing on the heel tab and foxing stripe of the green pair and black details on the foxing and heel tab of the red pair. The soccer skate shoe features white on the midsole and laces, with a repeating square pattern stitched on top of the folded tongue. The Vans hangtag on the lateral side of the toebox is the only bit of branding visible for a discreet look.

Vans Premium Authentic 44 EXT Release Details

The Vans Premium Authentic 44 EXT is available now through Vans and select retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price on the soccer-style Authentic is $105. To keep up with all the latest Vans news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.