Customer Reviews Vans Half Cab™ Core Classics

I have very wide feet and have looked high and low for a comfortable skate shoe. These fit like a glove right out of the box. My last pair of shoes (Ocean Pacific) I got in size 13 and they took like a month to break in. These I tried in a size 14 for some extra width. They fit like slippers, they were so incredibly comfortable. There was still some break-in for the next week or two, but they didn't pinch at all, and they streched out real nice. They look great and have a tough construction. Vans rocks!

Best customer service ever! The shoes arrived overnight. Quality product, great fit.

I have bought at least 6 pair of these for my teenage son. He used them for skating, and now that he doesnt skate he still loves the comfort and look for everyday use.

The shipping was super super fast. The box was as brand new, not damaged in any way (very important, since this was a Christmas gift).

Both my sons skateboard and play scooter and these are the only sneakers they use. They love these and Zappos is great with their free shipping and quick turnaround

Great shoe! Very comfortable! Love that Zappos carries size 15. Love the notification service when the size is not currently available, and the delivery time is incredible.

These are probably the best skate shoe's I've ever owned.At first they seem they might be a bit clunky or big but they do not feel that way on your feet. They have just enough padding where you can feel your board but not get heel bruises. They are true to size unlike a lot of Vans.

Shoes arrived ahead of time. Knew size from previous purchase so fit was perfect. Quality was better than expected. Reading the label we found it was all leather upper. Great price for leather shoes.

First off I gotta hand it to Zappos for their customer service and reliable shipping. 2 thumbs up. I have nothing bad to say about Half Cabs I've had them before and they lasted me 2 months, and I skate pretty hard. It's definitely the way the out sole is designed to withstand wear and tear plus they suede is double layered for increased durability. I love these shoes I definitely recommend them to anyone. OH and also you might want to get a half size down they run slightly wide.

Half Cabs are by far the most comfortable sneakers I have ever worn or purchased. They are very stylish; however, I do not skateboard, but I am very active and ride a bike and walk a lot and they seem to rip pretty easily. That is my only problem with this sneaker. Besides that, they are perfect.

My son is thrilled we could find large sizes! My son, age 16 has been wanting a pair of Vans for several years. I have not been able to find a pair to fit his size 17 feet. I took a chance and ordered the pair of size 16's from Zappos and prayed. They fit and he loves them. He wants to be stylish but is limited to what I can find in his size. By the way, he is 6'8" and yes, he does play basketball. Thanks Zappos!

Yeah - Definitely one of the best skateboard shoes ever, although they wear out kind of quick. I’ve had about 6 pairs of them and still get ‘em occasionally. Careful though, they stretch, so buying half a size smaller isn’t a bad idea.

My order at Zappos - The best service I have ever had ordering over the internet. The shoes I ordered literally arrived the next day! 5 out of 5 stars!

Vans - Felt amazin’, but my heels started to bruise REALLY QUICKLY. They don’t last long, mine wore down in about 2-3 weeks. Maybe would have lasted a week or two longer.

Half Cabs...FO SHO - I put 15 years in with a board under my feet. I am too old to fall 3-15 times a day now, so I just chill. These are the shoes to do it in. If I was to skate in them, I think they wouldn’t last too long, but it is nothing a little shoe-goo wouldn’t fix. Get you some. Chicks dig them.

I Don't Skateboard But... I don't skateboard but I do a lot of urban exploring. These shoes are great. I am actually about to order another pair. There really isn't anything Vans could do to make these shoes better EXCEPT possibly adding more colors?

Half cab - A classic shoe that will never go out of style or function, really good to skate in, super grippy and comfortable, they tear pretty fast but make up for it with everything else. Make sure to buy a half size smaller for a perfect fit as suede vulcanized Vans tend to stretch out quite a bit!

Same as 1988... Classics never die - Like the Old Skools and Sk8-Hi's, these are classics and (hopefully) here to stay! I like these as much as I like the Old Skools and Sk8-Hi's, and not just for skating - for everyday wear. They're very comfortable. The Vans Waffle Sole is the BEST in the business - great board feel, sticks to boards like no other. I've gone and tried other brands but I ALWAYS return to Vans.

Steve Caballero. Can't skate without him! Been wearing the Half Cab for close to 20 years now. In my opinion, hands down the best shoe for skating. The leather upper takes a little time to wear in, but that's the case with most leather shoes. As with most "Off the Wall" Vans, there is zero arch support. Again, excellent for skating.

Wow - I've never seen a better looking shoe and it skates really well. I ordered a size lower from 9.5 to 9 and it was perfect. Zappos' shipping is ridiculous and i would definitely buy from them again.

Vans Half-Cabs - These are some pretty gnarly shoes. I love the vulcanized outsole because of the great board feel. I did need to stick in an extra insole, but that’s ok. They skate great and the toe doesn’t wear out too fast which is good for me since I 360 flip everything. If you want great shoes, buy these. You won’t regret it.

Vans Half Cab - These shoes are gnarly. I learned so many tricks in the amount of time I had these. They have great grip, great flick, and it takes a while for the toe to wear down, and Vans vulcanized shoes are made 10 times better than any other company's vulcanized shoes.