I recently bought 2 pairs of Vans, one from Limited Edition in Somerset Mall, SOmerset West,South Africa, and the other from Tekkie Town, Somerset West, South Africa. The first looks like the real McCoy, cost R445. Comparing no1 with no 2 (more expensive at R495) I became aware of several differences, including the boxes. I did a web search and I stronly suspect that the second pair bought from Tekkie Town is not authentic. I intend returning the shoes, but I hope Vans will investigate.