Customer Reviews Vans Old Skool
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70%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
19%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
4%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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4%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
87%"Felt true to size"
94%"Felt true to width"
67%"Moderate arch support"
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Gorgeous shoes, and very well made. I bought them because I'm a woman with a smallish but wide foot, and was hoping for something for casual and for wearing when I ride my jump bike (so something akin to skate shoes work). I think the tongue and lacing hits at all the wrong places because it's really designed for a male foot. So, back they go. Oh, well.
Jennifer S, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I haven't bought Vans in many years. I got these cause I wanted a plain black sneaker that was comfortable. I choose Vans cause years ago they had a lot of cushion. They are just as uncomfortable as Chucks now.
Sallyann C, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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When I first got these shoes I noticed that the stitching around the swoop design was already starting to fray and tear, I figured that it wasn't a big deal but the rest of the shoe was horribly scuffed and worn right out of the box. Not to mention that these shoes feel at least half a size small and hurt my feet after a few minutes of wear. They look very nice, but are not comfortable at all. I might have just gotten a bad pair, but I definitely wouldn't recommend.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I ordered two for school; My son has to have his sneakers mail ordered because they are size 15D; the sneakers looked great and arrived days after ordering; unfortunately when he tried them on and he wore one set for 45 minutes he got blisters; then I found out they were half to an inch too big to begin with. So they are not true to size; if they had fit him; they would have been perfect for the price; just be mindful of the size.
I'd also recommend:
converse
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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A whole size small and way narrow. No cushion either. Great looking shoe, but I won't buy another.
JC, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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The shoe is fine, looks great but the laces were way too long and very cheap - stretching and fraying after only wearing a couple of times. Had to take the time to replace them with new ones. Not what I expected from Vans. There should be option to rate on quality.
Greg B, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I love the way these shoes look. I love Vans, and have not worn anything but Vans shoes for as long as I can remember. I have only had these shoes for about 3 months and I am already looking for a new pair because they are so worn. I have normal width feet, and these are a little too narrow for me. Again, the biggest issue with them is that they fell apart almost immediately. I wouldn't recommend them.
Vanessa, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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These look nice, but aren't very comfortable. There is no cushioning and they're kind of a pain to put on every day. Not to mention the glue holding the sides together came apart in no time at all.
Dave, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Very disappointed. These shoes gave me horrible blisters on my heel. I wore Vans Plat Skool's in high school. They were So comfortable and I loved them. These are basiclly the same without the extra thick sole. Anyways, I was looking forward to rocking a pair of Vans again but these shoes hurt my feet so bad. They are an usually tight fit and yet they flip flop on my heel? Can't even return them because they got dirty while I was trying to wear them. Bummer!
Heather H, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Not as comfortable as they look. They're also rubbing against the top front of my left foot and the back inner side of my right heel. Ow. No arch support. Not thick on the sides. Why did I buy these?
A K, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
. But, this pair I picked up yesterday (12/5/24) already has this blemish on the front of the left shoe. 1st day wearing them was the next day (12/6/24). These are hard to find, don't wanna wait to get a replacement pair (these were for a Christmas outfit) so I guess I'll keep them. Make sure to carefully check out your online purchases when you pick them up in store.
Vans F,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
Fits good but the "white" checkered is actually like a cream color not a real white. Super bummed.
Nikki,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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The shoes themselves are fine, I've had a pair before so I know they're great. However, this order arrived looking like someone wore the shoes (dirty) and they weren't what I ordered (I ordered classic tumble, got true white instead).
Alyssa, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I've owned many pairs in the past but the recent pair I've ordered is painfully tight in one foot. I have a bad habit of ordering new shoes and putting them away for a later date so now Vans won't help me since it's been over 30 days even though the shoes are still new.
Corey,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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These are cute, but not for flat feet. Arch support was too hard, and hurt. They also hit a little high and rubbed my ankle bone.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
Shoes didn't really fit even after a bigger size
Andy,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I have a lot of vans and well....these just didn't cut it in the comfort department. The left was stitched weirdly on the inside and left a very uncomfortable feeling. Figured I just needed to break them in but it was just poor craftsmanship and sadly just not comfortable.
GhostTown,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
When they say Sherpa lined they really means small decoration Sherpa piece on heel. These are not actually Sherpa lined like the description, so they aren't really great for cold/winter.
Ninja,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
This model gets dirty easily and tends to stain after drying when washed. I bought them less than a year ago to go to university, they are comfortable but the fabric of the shoe has become watery and the edges are taking off.
Stefany,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Purchased this shoe for my husband in a size 9.5 to wear on our upcoming cruise trip. Big disappointment, he can't even get his foot into the shoe, it runs a whole size smaller than expected. Also, I did not realize they were cloth and not leather., ew....don't judge me! Needless to say I will be returning these.
Girl, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
Overall the shoes are cute and go with everything so it's a nice shoe to have. HOWEVER, I've had them for over a year now and they stillll give me blisters on my heels everytime I wear them. Not worth it. They haven't worn out at all but they're all white so they do get dirty easily obviously but not hard to clean.
Arden,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I wanted a second pair of white vans because I love them, but the ones I received today look a little different from each other. The right shoe seems wider and the lining on the toe box is different than the left shoe. It was very noticeable when I tried them on.
Liz,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
One vans arrived damaged the material was like velvet texture it looks scraping at the edge
VanessaG,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
They are definitely cute shoes, always loved Vans but this ones are the ones that will make you use a band aid because will hurt the back of your toes, even with socks
Cynthia,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
Would not buy again
Jack,
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