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89% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to width"
79% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "Moderate arch support"
Customer Rating/Review
Vans SK8-Mid
Number of reviews: 24
Average customer ratings:
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2009-05-12 03:56:21 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Cecilia E
from New Zealand
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
My son really loves these shoes. Good support around ankle, good fit, and nice colour. We got grey.
2009-04-14 09:04:06 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from New Orleans
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Awesome shoes!
I love these shoes! I have 2 pair and will be buying another pair soon. I have been rocking Vans for 25 yrs and will never get tired of 'em. These mids are my favorites, though. Could use a bit more arch support but, that’s nothing that an insole can’t fix. All in all a great shoe
Other brands recommended by reviewer: Old school low's and Highs.
2009-01-26 16:41:29 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Parker
from Louisville, Kentucky
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Good looking...a little big for marked size -
In the past I’ve bought vans that felt a half size smaller than marked but these were big...the shoes are by far the most awesome looking shoe to exist...I got the black pewter.
2008-11-27 10:46:28 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Pensacola, Florida
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Great Shoe -
I wanted these shoes because I currently have the AV Sk8 Lows, which I love, but have no ankle protection at all. So I decided to get these and was surprised when I got them in. These shoes are not constructed in the same way, but I think they are better. The toe box in these are much bigger than the Sk8 lows and that is good for me as the Lows pinched my pinky toes. It’s completely eliminated in these shoes. I had heel slip in the Lows, but in these its gone. The weight is comparable to the lows. Overall this is a great skate shoe and I would recommend them to anyone who needs a skate shoe with a little more ankle support and protection.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: AV Sk8 lows, Tnt 2 Mids
2008-11-11 06:52:09 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Yorktown, Virginia
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Granddaughter's Shoes -
I bought these shoes for a granddaughter to use when standing and the need to be steady. They seem to be comfortable and well made.
2008-10-19 16:09:41 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Nancy
from Boston
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Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: No arch support
Vans are a disappointment - They aren't as cushiony as other Vans I've had, and they have very little toe room. They are pretty much unwearable to me and I wish I returned them before wearing them out.
2008-09-24 20:42:46 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Gene
from Chicago
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Not necessarily a 1/2 size big -
These shoes look way cool, so by looks alone, A+. Unlike other reviewers, I didn't find these shoes a 1/2 size big...I probably would've been happier in a 9, but ordered 8 1/2 per the suggestions here. Personally, I find the shoes run a bit narrow, so maybe that has something to do with it as well. The arch support is fine for me. If you normally wear orthopedic shoes, Vans ain't it.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: Converse, anything else retro cool that a non-jock would wear in the 80's in highschool
2008-09-22 08:23:24 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Napa, California
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
9/22 -
The first day I wore the shoes, I noticed how uncomfortably tight they were around the top of the foot and how hard they were to get in. For some reason, the vans makers though they needed to sew an over-sized pieces of elastic from the tongue to the sides. After cutting the pieces off, my love for the shoe exceeded a tremendous amount but the heel still rubbed. They're great once you break them in. and excellent for skating as well.
2008-09-09 18:41:34 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Sara
from Sacramento
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Cute, comfy, and goes with everything.
I really really love me some skate mids! I always get compliments from strangers. And they're chunky! =)
Other brands recommended by reviewer: any other vans bruh!
2008-09-02 13:22:20 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Truelyblessedwith2
from Las Vegas
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Awesome Shoe -
I bought this shoe for my daughter; they have to have an all black shoe as part of their dress uniform. I bought it a week or so before school started, I used their regular ground shipping which was 4-5 business days. I was so surprised when I received an email later that day that my order had been upgraded. I was more surprised when the shoes were delivered the very next day. I would recommend this site to anyone who is looking for a great product, reasonable prices, and awesome customer service. Thanks Zappos!
2008-08-27 12:04:43 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Jonathan R
from San Jose, CA
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Best skate/chill shoes ever -
I recently bought this beautiful shoe in Navy, it is absolutely the best shoe ever. I skate and I chill with these shoes and the comfortness of the mids are bomb. They cuff around the ankle so they feel like they won't fall off your feet, which is also really comfortable. Living in Cali, you gotta have these hella cool shoes. I go everywhere with these shoes now, whether its partying, skating, chillin’, and going to hardcore shows, these bomb ass shoes will stay on my feet for as long as possible. The only problem is that it's pretty difficult to put these shoes on so either loosen up the top laces or use a shoe horn. Other than that, go buy a pair. I may buy another pair in red. And another opinion, just stick with the original simple colors that makes it look so special.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: Vans Classics
2008-08-25 18:06:10 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Matthew
from Jersey Shore
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support
Vans SK8 mid -
Wore these 20yrs ago and the company still makes them true to size. Amazing. Never a lot of support with the Classic Vans models, but they do what they are supposed to.
2008-08-09 08:57:40 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Dave
from San Francisco, California
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Vans are the jam -
These are some rad kicks. I love mine soooo much. Thinking about getting a second pair...
2008-07-22 19:47:10 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Jeni
from Tennessee
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Too wide -
I don't consider my feet narrow by any means, but these were way too wide for my feet. They felt slightly larger than a women's 9 also. The sole and footbed of these are insanely comfortable however.
2008-06-26 09:31:52 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Casey T
from Florida
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Awesome shoes -
I have gotten soo many compliments on my blue Sk8-mid Vans! They are extremely comfortable and very stylish. Great for skating, as well. Mine are just as clean as they were when I bought them a month and a half ago. I would recommend wearing a band-aid on the heel the first two days you get them, though. As soon as you get used to wearing the shoe, it's extremely comfy.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: Slip-ons, Era Limited Editions...
2008-06-22 08:57:47 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Michigan
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Nice shoes!
I really like the Vans SK8-Mid, the only complaint is that the insoles are thin. Otherwise a great skate shoe.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: Vans Half-Cab Or Old School, Anything By Vox.
2008-04-25 18:58:04 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Melrose, Massachusetts
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support
Awesome!!!
These shoes are the best skate shoes I have ever had. I have had my Sk8-Mids for about a month and they’ve only smudged. The canvas from around the ankle ripped from my heelflips, but that’s only cuz its canvas. For my toe area, the rubber around it wore away and the upper suede on my toe area smudged also. Ggggrrrreeeeaaaatttt skate shoe!!!
Other brands recommended by reviewer: No Skool 2
2008-04-25 00:03:26 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Heidi
from Maui Hawaii
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Green is mean -
I have been wearing Vans since I was 12 and I just made 40. I got these in the green and love them! Vans Rock! Even my grandma wears them!
Other brands recommended by reviewer: all of them haha
2008-03-27 13:33:43 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Caleb
from Indiana
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Superb shoe -
First, I am a certified sneaker freak. Now, when I say I own a multitude of shoes, I mean MULTITUDE. Nike, adidas, Converse, Puma, Reebok, Airwalk, Asics and various other brands of shoes and boots. and to me, what makes a great shoe great comes down to this... if I had to make a decision under duress, say, in the event of an alien invasion, cataclysmic natural disaster, or zombie apocalypse, as to which pair of shoes to grab on my way out the door, that I knew I had to wear for a very long time. It would be a tough tough call between my brown adidas Campus ST's and these, red Sk8 mids... these shoes are amazing. They had an incredibly short break in time, and have been like wearing comfy socks from the get go. Love them, love them, love them. I actually have trouble taking them off when the day is done. Hope this is as positive and helpful a review as you can read. Highly recommended. Enjoy.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: you know what you like...
2008-03-07 11:38:38 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Hollywood, CA
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support
Disappointing -
I ordered these shoes because I love Vans, and I love this green. Unfortunately, the top of the shoe hits at a very uncomfortable part around the ankle, and I just felt that these weren't going to be comfortable, at all. I returned them. I really love the color and hope they make this color in the regular Old Skool. I have several pair of Old Skools and I find them to be the most comfortable and best fitting of the Vans.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: Vans Old Skool
2008-02-18 10:26:52 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Massachusetts
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Vans Enthusiast -
Like the mid style. Got the green color. As far as vans go one of the best.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: Buckey Lasek, classic slip ons, old skool, half cab.
2008-02-13 05:03:17 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Ohio
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
How all Vans should be.
Last year I bought a pair of Half-Cabs. I had a pair around 2000 and they were awesome. The pair I bought last year suffered from being made at the end of the shift in the sweat shop. They were horrible and I couldn't believe Vans would have settled for such poor quality on such a classic shoe in their lineup. So I stuck with the old school lo-top and high tops they were making because they were still decent shoes (though overpriced at this point in time). Then I saw this Mid-Skate shoe and it looked good online so I ordered it and it is awesome. It's everything the Half-Cabs I bought last year should have been. Fits well, attention to detail. I would question whether the Cabs I had bought were bootlegs except I had ordered them from Vans. The Cab pro they have now looks better made but the color choices are lame, so I would just suggest getting the Mid-Skate instead. Hopefully it will be around for awhile and the quality will remain good.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: None, this is the only shoe you need. Vans should cut the crap from the line and focus on the good shoes they do have.
2008-02-04 08:53:38 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Daniel
from Wisconsin
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support
SK8 Mid has comfort issues -
I have owned roughly 30+ pairs of Vans over the years, mainly the SK8 Hi, and have few complaints. (Make a size 12.5 please!) The SK8 Mid has the classic design elements, but comfort is a problem. These shoes turned the back of my left ankle into sausage. Ripped through my skin and made the shoes unusable, not to mention the pain. Oh well. My right shoe fits fine with no issues, so perhaps I received a faulty pair. Not much I can do about it now. They are worn and worthless to me, but look like new.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: SK8 Hi
2008-02-02 11:06:14 Vans SK8-Mid
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from palm desert california
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
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Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Good shoes -
Best shoes in the world break in period 1 minute very well if u skate they were down a little fast though that’s the only problem but overall great shoe. I got the green ones.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: vans and only vans
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