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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 like these shoes because they are comfortable and easy to put on. They also don\'t make my feet look big and they go well with my clothes.
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You probably aren't anything like me but if you are you know what works. Vans Authentics, they work. These are your work shoes, your bike riding shoes, your go-to-the-beach shoes, and your dress-up shoes. Nothing looks timeless and nothing feels as comfortable. If you're anything like me you aren't actually reading reviews to know what these Vans are like, you're killing time before you add them to the cart again and are pretty excited they'll be here with a quickness thanks to Zappos.
I'd also recommend:
Vans. Only Vans.
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Vans have been in my family for over 30 years for as long as I can remember a family of 10 kids. I remember mom (the best) filling up the Chevy station wagon with all 6 girls and 4 boys off to Torrance, CA. Van shop on Torrance Blvd to get our Vans for the first day of school. That was the best day ever for all of us, we found them so comfortable and light. Now I'm buying them for my kid's; that's all they will wear. Thank you.
I'd also recommend:
nike
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These are just what I was looking for to kick around in on those hot summer days. The fit was good, though I thought they felt a little narrower than marked. Also, they have no arch support at all. But since I don\'t plan to hike anywhere in them, it\'s all good.
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Great fit and comfort from the start. I love the non clunky look and received numerous complements in the same vein. Love the red, too!
I'd also recommend:
macbeth, nike sb
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My son loves these shoes. Owns several pair in different colors. He uses this pair for work. Thanks for carrying them in size 14!
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Well, This is probably the tenth pair of these I have purchased since I have 3 teenagers,and they are always happy with them. They have no arch support and do not last as long as a leather shoe, but we love all the colors.
I'd also recommend:
Converse
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I bought a pair of Zappos in a store. They were so comfortable that I wanted another pair in a diffeedt color. Since I am a 90 year senior, it is difficult for me to shop unless I have a copanion. Having one pair,I knew my correct size. That made it easy to get another pair online. I did and the second pair are just as comfortable as my first pair.
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My Vans Classics fit perfectly, are a great old school color and exactly what I expected. I suggest going a half- size smaller than you normally would. And beware, arch support is minimal. But even better than the product is the great service and fast shipping that I have received from Zappos for every order I have ever placed with them. Way to go.
I'd also recommend:
Converse All Star
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Some spots are a little abrasive to wear with out socks, but overall comfortable and oh so stylish.
I'd also recommend:
Sperry
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I saw these and thought they looked like a good pair of shoes for the summertime. This is my first pair of Vans, and they have surpassed my expectations for comfort. Unless I get those super no show socks, I don't plan to wear socks in these. They feel more comfortable than converse, as many other people have suggested. I'd highly recommend these shoes.
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So, I always wear these shoes. Always have always will they look good with everything. Also. Zappos service is next to none. Overnight shipping. Priced right inches good spot. I'm a happy camper. The only complaint I have is this. As I said before, I have worn Vans forever and I don't know if they have started sizing them differently or if my feet have shrunk, but the last few pairs u have bought seem a little too big. Next time I will buy a half size smaller.
I'd also recommend:
Vans vans vans
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These are a great pair of shoes - I\'ve been wearing Vans slip-ons forever and decided to pick up a pair of Authentics to change things up a bit. \r\n\r\nMy only complaint\/observation with these in comparison to the other Vans I\'ve worn over the years is the lack of padding around the heel tab which makes it difficult to wear these without socks if you\'re going to be walking any further than a few blocks.
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They are shoes. You put them on your feet. What else do you want, Zappos? Will anything make you happy?
I'd also recommend:
ANY SHOES YOU CAN PUT ON YOUR FEET.
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Very easy to order with Zappos and got my order in time for Christmas. Product was packaged properly as well so that nothing was damaged. Will definitely be ordering from Zappos again.
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My son has a very narrow foot and this style fits him perfectly. A surprisingly long lasting shoe as well. Doesn\'t provide a lot of support for a work shoe but some kids prefer style to comfort. This is his 4th pair, we sure hope the black/black doesn\'t ever get discontinued as this had become a traditional Christmas Gift. Very happy with the style comfort and fit.
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I bought these for my cousin and he love these shoes. I hear these are the only shoes he wears right now and I don't blame him.
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These shoes are awesome. A classic indestructible Vans shoe. They look good and are durable enough to last.
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These shoes are terrific. This is the third pair of shoes i have purchased from Zappos. This pair was for my youngest son who has to have the latest styles in skater shoe wear. I get to have the quality and brand name I want at a price I can afford. The other two pairs of shoes I have purchased have been for my paraplegic son who has to have wide shoes to fit with his braces. These shoes have stood up to the test of time and the quality has been outstanding! Thanks Zappos for giving me quality wear at a great price.
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This is the second pair of Vans Authentic Core Classics I've bought, and I love them just as much as I love my other pair in red! I have wide feet, and these shoes are perfect because they have a little extra width. I previously tried Converse, but they were just too narrow and uncomfortable. I wear these shoes almost every day, and they are always comfortable. They also hold up fairly well (I've even worn them in the pouring rain; when I did that with my Converse, I ended up with wet feet).
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Best pair of shoes period. Fit was perfect. Super comfortable, and go great with jeans. I got the true white ones and plan to order another pair or two. Gotta get a pair. You won't be disappointed. Price is fair, too.
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Relative to shoes in fashion, Vans Authentics are an American staple. No sane girl or boy would ever come home without knowing two or three pairs anxiously awaited their return, like loyal pets. Vans made these shoes with love, not engineering. They won\'t magically augment posture, but they might just augment your posterity.
I'd also recommend:
Converse, Puma, DC, ethnies, Nike, Nike SB, Salvatore Ferragamo
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These shoes are excellent. For some reason, they had to be a full size smaller than all the other shoes I wear so they would fit. In any case, though, the craftsmanship of the shoe is immediately obvious; I think I could use these for longer than I have been able to use any other pair of shoes so far. Oh, but you do have to break them in some.
I'd also recommend:
pf flyers, puma, converse
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Great pair of really comfortable sneakers. Buy from Zappos; you'll save about 50% off what you'd pay in a store if you can even find them. I have about 4 different colors of the Vans off The Wall and love them all.
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Ahhh, Van\'s. I used to wear these all the time in high school. Everyone who was cool or wanted to look cool, had to have a pair of Van\'s. I had solid colors and the two tone, which was very popular in the 80s! I bought a pair of the solid red and blue. I slipped them on and WOW! talk about memories flooding back! If my old Van\'s could have talked...
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