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Vans Kids Authentic Core (Toddler/Youth)

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 140
  • Total Losses: 153
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #1166
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  • Get on board with the Vans® Kids Authentic™ Core shoes.
  • Your style comes easily with the lightweight and flexible canvas upper.
  • Cotton drill lining is soft and smooth.
  • Die-cut EVA insert for lightweight cushioning.
  • Traditional gum rubber outsole offers supreme traction.
  • Vulcanized sole attachment.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 39 reviews)

Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)

Posted: 2011-07-25 16:54:10
Reviewer: Ks from chicago
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
My daughter loves these shoes. We have been Vans fans for several years. Just remember to order a size down as the Vans run a whole size (sometimes 1.5 times) big.
Posted: 2012-01-13 10:08:49
Reviewer: Felicia A from San Antonio, Texas
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I ordered these shoes online for Christmas and had them the next day without having to pay anything more. :)
Posted: 2011-11-22 11:25:48
Reviewer: Jennifer F from Lancaster, PA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
My daughters love these shoes. They are comfortably cushioned and have enough lace holes to keep them snug as they are wearing them.
Posted: 2011-10-24 14:13:54
Reviewer: Anonymous from California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
My daughter wears these to school every day since they need to wear black/brown shoes as part of the school uniforms. She loves them, says they are very comfortable. This is our second pair; the last ones made it through a whole school year, unlike the Keds that fell apart quickly and have no arch support!
Posted: 2011-10-15 11:39:34
Reviewer: Aaron L from El Cerrito, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Solid kids shoe. The laces untie a lot (as you might expect with 8 year olds), and then they get stepped on and the ends fray. But these last much longer overall than the cheapo shoes at the discount store, so it's worth it. And they look good. Classic.
Posted: 2011-09-28 14:37:08
Reviewer: Anonymous from Brooklyn Center
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I absolutely loved the fact I found these shoes on Zappos. I went to different stores and could not find them. Thorough Zappos they were in my hands in three days!
Posted: 2011-09-27 20:48:51
Reviewer: Sadie M from Camarillo, California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
This type and color of shoe is Awesome! but I have waited about a week and a half and usually items arrive the next day from Zappos.
Posted: 2011-09-20 21:12:14
Reviewer: Anonymous from seattle, washington
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I absolutely love these shoes! They do run a bit big, so try half a size smaller.
Posted: 2011-08-18 10:18:14
Reviewer: Betty D from Temecula, Ca.
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Zappos is great. Just when you think you can't find the shoe you want, go to Zappos. They have it and it's in your hands in 24 hours. My grandchildren thank you too.
Posted: 2011-08-17 11:30:42
Reviewer: Anonymous from Bakersfield, C.A.
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I had never ordered shoes online because I wasn't sure if they would fit. Well, I ordered two pair of Vans for my son and I received them fairly quick. I was also guaranteed exchange or refund without hassle. When the shoes arrived they both were a perfect fit. My son was happy. I also recommended Zappos to my sister.

Lugz Griffin Sr

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 3
  • Total Losses: 4
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #20496
  • Slip into stylish comfort that will last all shift and all night. The Griffin Sr is a gift for your feet!
  • Synthetic tumbled leather upper.
  • Dual seam bicycle toe.
  • Dual elastic gore for easy slip-on/off.
  • Inset logos on side of vamp and heel.
  • Padded collar and footbed for long-wear comfort.
  • Breathable fabric lining.
  • Slip-resistant rubber outsole.
  • Weight: 14.2 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 9. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 2 reviews)

Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2009-01-05 05:03:32
Reviewer: from DeKalb, IL
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Odd shoes that work! My husband has an odd taste in footwear. These looked perfect for him for a Christmas gift. He also doesn't like laced shoes, so this was perfect. Add in the fact that he has neuropathy in his feet and buying footwear is really difficult. These shoes fit him perfectly, felt good on his painful feet, and he loves the look.
Posted: 2008-12-31 09:17:03
Reviewer: from Northern Wisconsin
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)
Okay - I was looking for a good, warm shoe to wear to work in the winter. These are certainly warm and are pretty comfortable. They are okay for business casual; maybe just a bit too casual.

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