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Vans Rowley [X]

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 18
  • Total Losses: 24
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #20015
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • Designed by Vans team rider Geoff Rowley.
  • Premium suede and leather uppers.
  • Wider last shape.
  • Padded tongue and collar.
  • Cold cement wrap construction.
  • Extralite internal EVA midsole.
  • Reinforced upper paneling.
  • Molded waffle sole.
  • Click here for smaller sizes.
  • Weight: 1 lb
  • Product measurements were taken using size 9. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 7 reviews)

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

Posted: 2008-08-02 15:13:04
Reviewer: Joe S from Mission Viejo, California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Rowley [X] - I got these shoes when they first came out and they are great for walking around, very comfortable. When it comes to skating, these shoes are like all other Vans shoes. They fall apart within the first month.
Posted: 2008-09-08 07:48:14
Reviewer: Randi from Cleveland, Ohio
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Vans Rowley - Great shoe for my 12 year old - he has to wear black or brown shoes to school and they finally let him wear sports shoes, so he picked these skate shoes. He loves them!
Posted: 2008-09-10 07:39:50
Reviewer: Anonymous from California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Just another great pair... I keep buying those Vans Shoes for my nephew. He wears them year around until they are worn off and gets another pair, puts them on and is happy. They fit perfectly, look great (as expected, after all looks is a question of taste), and AS ALWAYS just a great experience with Zappos, the best online store to me. This must have been the 10th order or so I placed here.
Posted: 2008-11-25 10:39:00
Reviewer: from SF Bay Area, California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Comfy, tight at the back of the foot - This shoe is very comfortable, although it does hold the back of your ankle a little tight. Doesn't really bother me, just something to note. The shoe also doesn't breathe very well, my feet sweat in them.
Posted: 2009-03-14 10:26:24
Reviewer: from Williamsburg, Virginia
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Good shoes - I really liked the way the shoes fit. They also look great too!!!
Posted: 2009-09-23 06:17:36
Reviewer: John M from Boston
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I bought these for freshman year at college. These are great quality shoes, and they are very comfortable if you have wide feet. Nothing bad about them so far.
Posted: 2009-09-24 10:39:02
Reviewer: Carlos A from Edmonds, Washington
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great product, fair price, unmatched client service, resulting in a very positive buying experience. Thank you Zappos, you are unique!

Thorlos Walking Crew 6-Pair Pack

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 48
  • Total Losses: 43
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #48151
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • Designed to help protect your feet from the damaging effects of impact, shear and blistering when exercise walking or simply walking for enjoyment.
  • Moderate cushioning.
  • Extra THOR·LON® provides a midweight walking density padding to provide better durability, protection against shock, impact and shear forces.
  • THOR·LON® top with added spandex provides comfort and better fit.
  • Lightweight lace padding with added spandex provides maximum fit and ultimate arch support.
  • This is a Protection Level 3™ walking product designed for those who prefer a midweight product.
  • Fiber Contents: 83% THOR·LON® Acrylic, 12% stretch nylon, 5% spandex.
  • Sold as a 6-pack.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 72 reviews)

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

Posted: 2004-12-09 14:51:18
Reviewer: Linda from Utah
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Supreme comfort - Extremely comfortable; I liked the flat seams which I usually have problems with. The cushioned sock gives added comfort for long, long walks.
Posted: 2004-12-14 22:34:31
Reviewer: Carlos H
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Best socks you'll ever wear - I've worn Thorlos for the past six/seven years. So far, I haven't found a better sock for the serious walker, runner, tennis player, or even regular daily use. As for value, durability and shape retention; I'm still using my very first pair. One could find Thorlos expensive at first, but considering a single pair of Thorlos can give you the service of a dozen pairs of regular sports store socks plus all of Thorlos's characteristic foot protection; they automatically become one of our best kept "national treasures".
Posted: 2004-12-15 06:05:10
Reviewer: Yukon M from Anchorage, AK
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Best socks for "Intractable Neuropathy " I've diagnosis of "Intractable Neuropathy" of feet. I have gone to great lengths to find the best socks & shoes for this disabling condition. These socks are by far the most comfortable for me. Great support also when I had plantar fascitis. These are worth the added cost. I've tried many othr brands and I keep these ready while my other socks lie in the drawer unused for months or in the bottom of the hamper. Have only bought [haven't trid yet] one other pair that looked promisingly comfortable--a pair of Columbia fleece socks.
Posted: 2005-01-28 20:22:00
Reviewer: Anonymous from Chicago, IL
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Thorlos are great - Best socks ever! Would not be without them.
Posted: 2005-02-05 09:20:29
Reviewer: Barry G from Los Angeles, CA
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)
Good padding. And, the material attracts dust and pills like crazy - The socks are great for people with foot problems who need padding. The problem is that they're made of a non-cotton material that attracts every piece of dust on the floor, even in our relatively clean house. Also, the material tends to pill up little nubby strands of the material pull lose and ball up. The pilled material and dust combo keeps the dust from washing off in the machine. So, you can't really walk in the socks unless you have your shoes on. Make great dust cloths, but poor all-around socks.
Posted: 2005-02-10 00:48:24
Reviewer: Dee from Florida
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Thorlos's Walking Crew socks - My spouse is a diabetic. These socks are comfortable, wear well, give the padding needed in just the right places. He won't wear any other socks! Excellent product.
Posted: 2005-02-16 13:48:14
Reviewer: John from Spanish Fort, Alabama
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
The Only Sock I'll Ever Wear - Comfortable and STAYS UP on my leg. A little pricey...but worth it
Posted: 2005-05-07 10:10:29
Reviewer: Steven from Rancho Cordova, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Problem Solved - I wear orthotics and purchased these socks to cushion the impacts on my feet. Previously I had problems developing callouses and blisters. These socks make wearing the orthotics very comfortable. The socks stay up well. My wife tried on a pair and insisted that I give her two pair and order more in other colors. They are pricey and I think I'll watch for sales, but I will buy again.
Posted: 2005-06-01 14:43:22
Reviewer: Anonymous from Charleston, SC
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Thorlos Walking Crew Socks - I have been wearing Thorlos socks for years. They are the best and longest lasting socks I have ever owned. I am hard on shoes and socks and these are the only socks I buy now. I wouldn't wear anything else. They are unsurpassed for comfort and durablity.
Posted: 2005-08-21 17:49:06
Reviewer: Adelle B from Savannah, Georgia
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Attention Long Distance Walkers - I love to walk, and walk, and walk... you get the point. I am currently training for the Breast Cancer 3-Day, 60 mile walk, I went on a quest for the perfect sock. Having worn Thorlos for shorter distances, I knew that this time I would need maximum cushioning on the ball of my foot, heel and toe but also across the top of my foot so the shoe tongue wouldn't hurt my bony foot! These socks are perfect-with one tiny defect. Like trouser hosiery, the upper edge indents my calf a tiny bit; I cope with this by adjusting the sock up or down a bit now and then. I've tried all different lengths and brands, many of which are fine for short walks like a half-marathon. For longer distances, your foot needs greater protection. If you love to walk-miles and miles-try these; they protect your foot and are VERY soft and comfy.

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