Customer Reviews Vans Old Skool

My favorite sneakers of all time are Brooks, bar none. I have used Brooks for years until the decided to stop making my size in that particular sneaker. So my kids got Vans and I thought well maybe I'll give them a try. I wore them for an entire day while at a party and can say that 1. they feel like $60 sneakers 2. my feet were killing me by the end of the day. Sooo would I buy them again, nope! If you are looking for a cheap sneaker for hanging around, then give them a shout. But if you are big footed like me, maybe not so much.

I have owned so many pairs of vans! This is my first time purchasing the black on black and I think maybe I got a defective pair? I wore them the first day and I had a severe reaction to something on the inside of the shoe on both feet. I am beyond bummed, one because I’m terrified to try and wear them again and two because they’re so cute! Like I said I have these in so many colors and I would love to say maybe it’s just a fluke I got a weird pair or maybe it’s the black on black idk! Either way hopefully you won’t have the same reaction I did.

After trying Vans slip one and finding them uncomfortable I decided to try these b cause they’re classic and cool and go with so many outfits, but they’re just too uncomfortable for me. There’s no padding in the sole, there is zero arch support (it’s actually plain flat), the canvas is stiff and the back of the shoe rubs my ankle to the point of hurting me, and I think they run maybe a 1/2 size small and they’re a bit narrow. I have ample room from toe to the tip of the shoe but I have very little space in the sides and top of my feet. I can only wear thin socks. And then it’s just plain uncomfy and I can’t wear them a full day. I am so sad these don’t work because I love the Vans aesthetic so much. These aren’t for everyone, try them before you wear them out. Things I thought would get better after I tried them on initially didn’t get better. I should have returned them.

Great looking sneaks that you can wear wherever whenever. Felt a bit wider than most shoes so I ordered a half size down from my normal shoe size. Also just a heads up they are so uncomfortable. No support/cushioning just canvas and hard rubber between your feet and the ground. That being said, you can’t find a more classic sneaker - and I’ll take style over comfort any day.

Really wanted to like the shoe, but it was just too narrow in the toe box for me. Wish they offered wide sizes.

They fit a lot smaller than my true size and also the seam across the toe was uncomfortable. Don't think I'll order another pair. I guess Vans are not for me.

I got the white ones. There is no suede on it at all only canvas unlike the description in video. Absolutely No arch support. So uncomfortable. Had to return.

I feel my VANS Slip On as much more comfortable, supportive. Perhaps I'd have liked them more in leather.

Comfortable for a few hours of wear. Could probably put some inserts in for all day comfort.

I had a pair of Vans as a teen, loved them. I guess 20+ years has changed that, on either me or the shoes. They are plenty wide enough for my feet (and I'm really picky about shoes not hugging or pinching my toes), but there is zero support on the inside. No arch support, no real cushioning even. I really hoped I'd love them like I did when I was younger because I still love the style. Probably enough room inside to add a good insole (but that'd cost the same as the shoe!).

My husband found this one to be very tight in the toes, which he would at least a have size up to hopefully fix the problem. Basic looking shoe.

Image of the shoe in navy does not match the actual product; the suede in reality is navy, whereas in the picture it is black. Very disappointed.

The quality is definitely not "Old School" by any means. So, those of you looking to reminisce about those skate sessions in back yard pools on those long sunny summer days of your youth; be prepared to be somewhat disappointed.

I bought these shoes for my son and he just wore for few days. The inside sole is already peeling off! Hope they can replace it. Not happy at all. Bought exactly the same shoes before and it was a better quality. By the way I am a VIP Zappos client.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A whole size small and way narrow. No cushion either. Great looking shoe, but I won't buy another.

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.

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.

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!

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?