Customer Reviews Vans Old Skool
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70%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Customer Fit Survey:
87%"Felt true to size"
94%"Felt true to width"
67%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
The left shoe had wrinkle marks , no biggie but just an eyesore
Myra,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
One of the shoes had two stains on the suede, and one of the stains looked and felt like glue. Just waiting on my money to be credited back to my card.
Wil,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I've always loved vans and buy a new pair every year. This is my first time buying old skool and I ordered my normal size 9 based on reviews. They're giant. It feels like I'm wearing clown shoes when I have them on and after walking in them for a few minutes they start to hurt my feet. I thought wearing a thick pair of socks would help but unfortunately it didn't. I've always been satisfied with every style of vans I've purchased and I'm so disappointed in these old skools. If I could I'd exchange them for another size, but my mom shipped them to me from the states so it's not possible.
Sad G,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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This shoe was very stiff and pinched across the top of my foot with every step. Very cute, but not comfortable for me.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
These shoes were so comfy and I was so stoked to have another pair of vans with a comfier sole for work. My old ones were solid for over a year. These ones didn't last very long. Maybe 4 months. The toes completely separated the the soles. Maybe I just got a defective pair I'm not sure. But it was quite the bummer.
Hard-working G,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I have purchased several pair of Old Skool and love them. I like the way this pair looks but they rub the backs of my heels and I can't wear them. I think the back of the shoe is higher than other Old Skools. Don't waste your money.
Lori,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
This is a gift for my son.
STC,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Fit fine but one shoe was dingy looking on the white.
Shelton, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Loved how the shoe looked with sundresses on my recent trip to Seattle. The shoe felt roomy enough, even with my orthodics, but the area over the top of my foot, where the tongue and eyelets are, kept shifting and rubbing. Had to resort to flipflops after two days. returning.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Just too tight
Sierre, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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My son normally wears a men's 13 1/2 but we always end up getting a 14 because not many shoe makers make a men's size 13 1/2. The size 14 was HUGE!!!! The width was great though for his slightly wide feet. Nice style though.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Shoes felt very tight with thick socks. No arch support what so ever. Perhaps comfy fit might be better.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Wore them for about a month they started to make a sound when walking. I have another pair. From somewhere else the same make. They don't make the sound. This happens when I buy from Zappos, I hope the shoes are legit.
I'd also recommend:
Vans, Nike
Dee, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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We have bought plenty of pairs of vans and all were comfortable. This particular style is so uncomfortable. My daughter can't wear them with out getting blisters. I wish we could return them, but she already wore them outside. Waste of $60. Looks like she'll be wearing her old vans this school year.
Jennifer, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Not very comfortable. Need insoles for comfort
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The shoe rubbed so much against my son's achilles tendon that it made him bleed on both feet on the achilles area. He has other Vans shoes that does not do that. He really liked the style of this shoe, but this one made him bleed. He takes a 10.5 in Vans, but in dress shoes he takes an 8.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Fit small
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Looks like a shoe, feels like a flat rock strapped to your feet.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I'm in the minority, but these shoes were not comfortable. I'm typically an 8.5 so I'm glad I ordered a half size smaller based on other reviews. I can see why an 8.5 would be too large. The shoes squeaked and 'groaned' the moment I tried them on. Very noisy no matter what socks I wore, or how I laced them. I don't think they would have gotten better with wear. They weren't too big either. The moment I tried them on, I could tell they would hurt my feet. The seams seem to dig into every bone on my foot. Not for me. I don't think it helps that this is a man's shoe. Just not designed for a woman's foot. I bought Ryka brand and LOVE their look and the fit.
I'd also recommend:
Ryka, Born
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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My husband ordered these in 13, his typical size. They were huge. We exchanged them for a 12 since Vans doesn't make 1/2 sizes. 12s too small. Sent back.
No vans for us.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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These shoes look great but are incredibly uncomfortable. I wore them grocery shopping and got blisters on both feet in 2 hours.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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My son only wore these shoes a few months before the sole started coming apart from the fabric. Quality is lacking.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I had initially liked this product - they run huge so I had to order three sizes until I got one that fit. They were great the first two wears and then the ankle portion of the shoe got totally stretched out and now my foot just slides all the way forward when I wear them, no matter how tight I tie them. It's such a bummer that after going through all of the trouble with customer service that these just don't fit right. I'd return if they hadn't been worn the two times.
Alexa, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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The shoes appeared to look good when I first received them, however, after about 2 weeks the rubber on the sole of the shoe started to separate from the base. We attempted to glue it back together, but still it wouldn't hold. Basically, I would like another pair because I wear them to work.
Sylvia V, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I didn't love this sneaker. It's very masculine feeling and looking. The collar comes up very high on the ankle, not so flattering and the shoe was very heavy too. Not a keeper.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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