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Vans LX Authentic 44 "Punk Check": How to Buy

The iconic checkerboard pattern gets a textured knit upgrade in a new take on the classic silhouette, available now on Complex.

Two sneakers with a checkered pattern: one in red and blue, the other in green and blue, both with white soles and laces.
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Vans is reworking one of its most recognizable graphics with the LX Authentic 44 EK "Punk Check," and it's available to shop on Complex now.

The checkerboard pattern has been a signature of Vans since 70s, appearing on everything from the Slip-On to countless collaborations over the decades. This new release takes that classic graphic and reimagines it with a textured knit construction, trading the traditional canvas for a breathable woven upper that adds depth and dimension to the familiar black-and-white squares.

The "Punk Check" pack includes multiple colorways that stay true to the checkerboard DNA while pushing it forward. The red-and-blue and green-and-navy options bring fresh energy to the timeless pattern. Each pair sits on a vulcanized rubber sole, maintaining the skate-ready foundation the Authentic has always been known for.

Where to buy the LX Authentic 44 "Punk Check"

If you're ready to add a textured twist to your rotation, find the "Punk Check" pack on Complex now.

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