Customer Reviews Vans Authentic
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Customer Fit Survey:
87%"Felt true to size"
94%"Felt true to width"
61%"Moderate arch support"
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I was expecting a really comfortable shoe very stylish and it wasn't the case unfortunately I will be returning both pairs.
I'd also recommend:
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David, Zappos Customer,
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Have had lots of pairs of Vans, hopefully these are just a fluke. Seems to me the right shoe was just a touch smaller but enough that it pinches
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have a wide foot but these were comfortable. I have had these before and they are always perfect as a running around town sneaker when you don't want to wear your running sneakers.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
These are the most uncomfortable shoes I own. I'm a waitress and I wear these. They hurt so bad. Do not buy these if you're going to be on your feet all day.
Anonymous,
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I have some Vans in my closet that I have had for 10+ years. Well made, still very comfortable and still stylish, although showing their age. I bought two pairs of the “authentic” Vans recently and I pretty much hate them. So uncomfortable and stiff. I got both pairs wet in an attempt to soften the canvas and it did not help at all. To make it worse, the white pair become discolored next to the sole from what I assume is the glue. It used to be such a great and reasonably priced brand.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
This shoe runs at least a half size small, and Vans does not do exchanges or honor the sale price I originally paid for the item. Would not recommend.
Barb,
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These Vans look like one of the original ones, but don't be fooled!!
These are made of the thinest canvas and looked cheap.
I do not recommend!!
Nancy, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
The shoes rip after three days my son wore them
Amy,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
What happened to the quality on the vans authentics? Ive been wearing these for years but it feels like they changed the rubber on the sole and its way less durable and flimsy now.
Jay,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
the quality on these is awful. They wrapped the original sole in fabric and then in a thin rubber, they're falling apart after minimal wear
Staygold,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I have worn authentics for the last 10+ years and never had any issues. I skate in them, mtb, bmx and even use them for hiking! This pair literally fell apart within days. The entire sole detached around the sides then the bottom of the shoe just fell through. It's almost like the shoes weren't even glued. Not sure if this was a defective problem or if the checkered print on the canvas kept the glue from adhering
Christian,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
The right shoe was a full size smaller than the left shoe, as per the label on tongue of shoe. Needless to say it did not fit my foot.
Shoeless J,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
Text inlay on the sole that says "Heartbreaker", not visible from main product photo.
J,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I walk, hike, mountain bike, bmx, snowboard, & kayak. I'm thoroughly calloused. I use different shoes for each activity, none cause blisters or rub my skin off. The Vans Authentic very quickly ripped all the skin off my Achilles. Tried using the fabric band aids that never come off, the Vans tore through big size & tore off medium size. If I don't have to wear moleskin on a 17mile hike, I shouldn't need it to walk from parking lot into a restaurant, but that's how quickly Vans shred my skin.
LionelHutzEsq,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
Don't do it you'll be sorry
Me,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I purchased this shoes online and when I finally got them. I got delivered something completely different of what I order. I try email customer care and no answer. I call customer care and they told me all they could do is give me back my money and to donate the shoes that I got. I'm not a fan of vans but I really like this shoes so I wanted to try them. I'm very disappointed mainly because I told the customer care rep that I would like for the purchase be resend and be correct but didn't wanted to do that. Really bad customer experience, she was not mean but I think she could have done more for me .
Karen C,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
My son wore these shoes a few times in a months span and they ripped at the top near the laces
Me,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
Very upset because one shoes was a 7 and the other one was 7.5. How does that happen I had to go into a vans and exchange them .
Meduseon,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
After wearing Era's and Old Schools for 20 years, I got a pair of authentics. They were the only thing in stock in the all black. After wearing the two other shoes and then the authentics, I can say without a doubt they are the most uncomfortable shoes I have ever worn. I made the mistake of getting these before going into a new job. My heels, my back, everything waist down is killing me. I am not an old man, i started wearing vans at 8 years old. I am Vans Family for life, but I will not be buying another pair of these shoes. I just might burn them or put them through a wood chipper out of spite.
ATL$,
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The size was ok but the shoes are very uncomfortable. They are stiff and heavy and I cannot walk in them.
Irene, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I'm sad they stopped making the authentic white low profile shoe. That is what I thought I was buying. Come to find out it's discontinued
B,
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Y'all sent me a size 10 in a size 12 box.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Zappos sent me the wrong size. They put size 10s in a size 12 box.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
the size was not quite same one what I had previous purchase. can't understand why the size are not consistent.
Kiki,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
Tongue on the right shoe wasn't properly sewn on and is falling off. Unfortunately I live in an area where I just can't go and exchange them.
Tom,
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