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Vans Prison Issue #23 SKU #7226750(View on Zappos.com Classic)

(4 Stars) (based on 199 customer reviews)
$44.95
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  • Stay fresh and clean in these cool sneaks.
  • Canvas or suede upper.
  • Triple strap hook and loop fastener design.
  • Canvas lining.
  • Vulcanized design.
  • Contrast stitch detail.
  • Gum rubber outsole.
  • 14.00 oz.
  • Product measurements were taken using size Men's 9.5, Women's 11. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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Overall Rating:
  • (5 Stars) 80%
  • (4 Stars) 15%
  • (3 Stars) 0%
  • (2 Stars) 5%
  • (1 Stars) 0%
Customer Fit Survey:

Customers surveying this product said...

  • 80% "Felt true to size"
  • 89% "Felt true to width"
  • 76% "Moderate arch support"
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Recent Customer Reviews - 199 Reviews Total

Posted: Sep 1, 2009
Reviewer: Lucy from Oregon
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Thank you, Zappos, for the wonderful service and fast shipping! I have big feet for a 5'6" girl (size 11 US womens) so it's sometimes a challenge to find name brand shoes in my size. I actually ordered these in size 10 mens and they fit perfectly! Very cute and they feel durable, perhaps a little too stiff but the more I wear them the softer they feel. Plus from far away they don't make my feet look all huge like my older Converse All-Stars did. I will definitely be buying my shoes here from now on! I highly recommend Zappos to all my friends!
Posted: Aug 12, 2009
Reviewer: Julie S from Elgin, SC
Overall: (2 Stars) Comfort: (1 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These shoes are really cute, and the velcro is so handy...which is why I'm still trying to make them work (with shoe pads and moleskin) even though they're torture to walk in! Do not buy these if your feet are at all wide. I bought a half size larger than usual, but they still squash and rub my toes, and the seams inside where the tongue attaches are rough. The soles are hard as a rock. I'm still wearing them. I keep hoping they'll feel great after they're "broken-in."
Posted: Jul 21, 2009
Reviewer: April C from Austin, TX
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love these shoes! They take a little while to break in, but are easy to slip in and out of after they are. I got the Deep Red/Black ones and the red color is not as bright as they are on the screen, which was actually better for me.\r\nVANS FOR LIFE!
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: DVS, Etnies, Converse
Posted: May 28, 2009
Reviewer: Steve S from California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These shoes are great. The velcro closure really simplifies things for me. I have been getting to work a little earlier now that I don't have to tie my shoes. They're easier to take off too.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Simple
Posted: May 9, 2009
Reviewer: 27yearoldguy from SoCal
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Great daily wear shoe - These run true to size, are comfortable on wide feet, and are about as simple and clean as shoes can get. Expect a few days of break-in. These shoes are also great for dead lifting/squatting at the gym, as they're soles are level and stable.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Onitsuka Tiger velcro
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Since 1966 Vans has been at the heart of skateboarding. That tradition continues on today with the styles of Vans shoes available today.

Vans shoes boasts the most sought after and the largest collection or classics in the industry today. From the Vans Classic Slip-On® to the Classic Authentic®. Vans has put their signature on the skateboard and fashion world for over 40 years.

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At the core of Vans shoes are the athletes that help develop footwear that not only defines their individual style but technologically pushes the parameters of their sports.

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Additional Customer Reviews:

Posted: Apr 27, 2009
Reviewer: from Georgia
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked Shoe Arch: No arch support Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Not for big feet - I've been trying to find some canvas shoes to wear on the weekends and to class but these are not it. Although I have seen them on smaller feet and though they were adorable, they are so unflattering on size 11 feet. It seems that after a certain size they lose the cute factor and just look like giant men’s shoes on a woman's feet. Were I to have smaller feet I would definitely order these. I did order them a half size small and the fit was perfect although they are a little wide.
Posted: Apr 12, 2009
Reviewer: Kevin from Buena Park, California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: No arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Vans Velcro - This is my second pair of Prison Issues and I love them. Laces seem a thing of the past. Lightweight, awesome looks, love them. Era 'Z!
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Any vans
Posted: Feb 16, 2009
Reviewer: Jon from Milwaukee, WI
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Rockin in my blue shoes - I like colorful shoes. I got these in blue. They're pretty awesome. Not too good if it’s cold out. Overall good though.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Vans Store
Posted: Feb 14, 2009
Reviewer: from Santa Barbara, California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: No arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
God Bless the Prison Issue - These shoes are just drop-dead stylish. So trendy, so chic, it'd be ridiculous to buy shoes with laces
Posted: Nov 27, 2008
Reviewer: from Santa Clarita, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked Shoe Arch: No arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Great - Love the look of the shoe. A bit flat (feels great for my flat feet though). I really love them.
Posted: Nov 21, 2008
Reviewer: Sarah P from Brooklyn, NY
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Cute, sturdy everyday shoe - I am a female with a regular sized foot so the shoe is a little wide for me at the front and toe. I know this is a unisex shoe so I supposed this is expected. This shoe looks good with jeans and skirts in a casual setting. As a cyclist this is very convenient when I have to go from directly from my grubby day job to an art opening.
Posted: Nov 1, 2008
Reviewer: Texaslepfan from Hermiston, OR
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
My son loves these shoes! I bought these for my son, and he loves them. They fit him great, and are easy on-easy off just like he likes them. The thing he most likes is that no one else in his school has a pair like them. He enjoys being an individual and being comfortable, and these shoes fit him perfect on all accounts!
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Anything VANS, they're great!
Posted: Sep 24, 2008
Reviewer: Julie from Gallatin, Tennessee
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: No arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
AWESOME SHOES - AWESOME ZAPPOS!!! Once again, this is the only place that carries the larger sizes for my daughter’s distinct taste in shoes. At 15, she wears a men's size 11 (which is extremely hard to find in girlie looking shoes), but at Zappos, the selection is great. She has worn Vans for quite sometime, and finally wore out her last pair of slip on Hippos. She found these and absolutely loved them. I'm so happy that Zappos carries such a wonderful assortment of shoes and always in the larger sizes. It's much better than going to the mall and being disappointed when they only go to a men’s size 9. I will always shop here and will always recommend this site first. Overnight free shipping and no hassle returns are just icing on the cake. Thanks Zappos for another great pair of shoes!!!!!
Posted: Aug 31, 2008
Reviewer: from Austin, Texas
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Awesome shoes - I've never really been a fan of this particular shoe style with the straps, but I've been a Vans fan for almost 8 years now, and these really stood out to me when I went shopping around on Zappos. The other reviews had me a little worried that they'd be too narrow for my wide feet, so I went to the local Vans store in the mall to try them on. To my surprise they were the same width of the Vans shoes I was already wearing, and the shoe fit fine when I tried it on. They didn't have the black/black style I wanted, so I came back home and ordered them from Zappos. I was absolutely thrilled when I found that Zappos had upgraded me to next day air mail at no extra charge, and I've been wearing them since. They're pretty stiff at first, but they seem to be slowly breaking in. I think the rubber toe rubbed the top of my foot raw a little, but nothing significant. They have that Converse look without being uncomfortable, and I'd imagine they'd look as good with shorts/skirts as they do with jeans. Love 'em!
Posted: Jun 20, 2008
Reviewer: Albion from Long Beach, California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Best of both worlds - I adore these shoes. They look great with everything and they are super comfortable. You have the strength of a regular shoe with the ease of a slip on... they are fantastic. I kept mine pristine for so long and then eventually started wearing them to work (food service) and the dog park and killed them and now they are out of stock forever. Boo! I'm getting them again the second they are back in stock. Awesome shoes!!!
Posted: Jun 20, 2008
Reviewer: Cherry from So Cal
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
I love my Prison Issues. Zappos is awesome. I got my shoes WAY earlier than predicted, and they fit perfectly. They hurt a little the first day, but after about two hours, they were broken in. Great shoes. Great website.
Posted: Jun 4, 2008
Reviewer: Deanna from Omaha, Nebraska
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: No arch support Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Awesome! These shoes are great! I usually buy Chucks but I was looking for something different and these were great! I was also thrilled that I ordered them Monday night and they were here by Wednesday evening! Great job Zappos! I would recommend this website and these shoes to anyone!
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Converse Chuck Taylor
Posted: May 29, 2008
Reviewer: from
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Not exactly true to size - It’s a nice looking shoe, but loose. I wear a size 8.5-9 depending on the shoe brand. The length of this shoe compared to my Adidas 8.5 shoe is the same, but because the material is so much thinner than the leather of normal shoes, it fits like a 9. I'd buy a half size smaller.
Posted: May 27, 2008
Reviewer: Mike from Colorado
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked Shoe Arch: No arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Wonderful shoe - Nice shoe. Looks awesome. The front can hurt your feet just a bit, but the shoe is wonderful.
Posted: May 22, 2008
Reviewer: from Chicago area
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Great Shoes! My brother likes the loop and hook style shoes. The gray two-tone color is hard to find. The shoes are light weight, comfortable, and easy to get on and off. My brother is hard to please, but he had no complaints about these shoes.
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