Customer Reviews Vans Classic Slip-On Checkerboard

Let me preface this by saying that Zappos has the best customer service EVER , and that this review pertains exclusively to the embossed leather slip-ons. I used to have a pair of the canvas ones in high school that I LOVED and they lasted me four years. These do not feel like leather; they aren't soft and giving, but rather, they are stiff on the collar. I think if I wore these for a day I would get horrible blisters. These shoes also felt a full size too small. I normally wear a 6.5 in the lo-pro, but i could not get these on my feet in a 6.5 because the leather vamp was so tight and inflexible. I exchanged for a 7.5 hoping that they would be comfortable, and while the flat bottoms are nice and cushioned, the vamp comes up too far and rubs the bone at the front of my ankle, and the collar rubs my heel very uncomfortably (and this is with socks on). I'm so disappointed, as these are certainly a stylish pair of shoes that I was excited to wear around Boulder for my spring break. I am tempted to keep them because they are cute, but I know based on previous experience that they would end up a mere shelf ornament. Bottom Line: Love Zappos, super-bummed and "Meh." about the shoes.

Very cute shoes online but in person the weave looked and felt plastic. The shoe was very stiff so even if I liked the appearance, I couldn't put them on.

Love these shoes. They did rub painfully on my heels the first few times I wore them (so 4 stars for comfort), but are now great for daily wear.

I am in Nursing School and must wear white leather shoes as part of my uniform. Most people picked those clunky Dansko clogs but I refused! These are just right for my needs and I highly recommend them for guys (or gals) that must run around a lot during their work shifts.

Love these shoes! So cute and goes with so much and of course super comfortable. Wore them first time for an entire day with a reasonable amount of walking and didn't have any problems. I do think these run a 1/2 larger as I had to go down to size 7 and can still wear with socks if I want and not too tight. Other class Vans I have with shoelaces I wear 7.5. Definitely a great buy for spring and summer!

I'm a huge fan of these Vans! I have been wearing them for years! These shoes are so incredibly awesome -- I get compliments on them every time I wear them. Unfortunately the first pair I bought tore (the leather part) on the inner left hand side where the leather meets the white lining of the sole. With that being said, Zappos, being the amazing company they are, overnighted me a brand new pair! So far, no tears in the new pair, assuming the first pair was a "lemon." Thank you Zappos!

I love these shoes. Probably my favorite pair of vans that I own. I thought they felt too large in the size that I normally wear, but Zappos is amazing and sent me a half size smaller and they are perfect! Not much arch support but I find this to be true of all Vans.

I've always been happy with the products Zappos sells, with their shipping policies, and everything else. The Vans just reinforce those feelings. I'm glad there's a Zappos.

This is the second set of these Vans I've owned. Only difference was color. Style and size (10.5) are the same, only this pair doesn't fit properly and the first set fit great. Even after wearing for two weeks, they don't fit properly. Vans must have changed something or maybe they were mis-labeled.

I love these shoes! They are super comfy and cute, every time I wear them someone compliments me on them. I am a 37 year old mother but I try to stay hip and cute and these shoes make that easy to do. Love the shoes and love Zappos!

Shoes look great! Very stylish yet casual. The only thing is that they take a little while to break in, especially if one wears this without a sock (which it looks better without). Had a few small blisters develop on the top of 4th and 5th toes. After the 3rd and 4th wear it didn't seem to bother much.

My son loves these. Cute and stylish without trying. Comfortable and easy slip ons for boys.

I'm writing this review based on my experience with other Vans Slip-Ons. They are stylish shoes, easy to get in and out of and easy to love. I've had maybe 5-6 different pairs of Vans Slip-Ons. However, they are a lot like sandals in that support is minimal. While they are great for skating if you don't need the support, they're not "athletic" shoes per se. I used to buy Vans Slip-Ons size 10. However, the latest batches of Slip-On I feel run half a size too small. I have't used the newest pair I bought (Pewter/Gumsole) because they fit too tight. I've been trying to exchange them for a size 10.5 for over 2 months now but with no luck as it seems Zappos never has a size 10.5 in stock and they refuse to backorder. I'm going to give them another week and if they still don't have stock I'll likely return them altogether and source a pair in 10.5 from elsewhere. I can't wait to use these as I've been waiting for Vans to release a gumsole Slip-On for the longest time.

Love the look of this shoe. A little wide because they are a unisex shoe. Other than that, super cute for a causal weekend look at a great price point.

I love these shoes SO much! They look great on the foot. Initially I was worried because it did cause a blister on my heels but it's much better now that shoes have broken in. Remember- vans run at LEAST a full size smaller than normal!

I love these Vans! They are so cute with everything, shorts, leggings, jeans, skirts, anything. I got them in black. The only thing is that I have a 7.5 in the lace up vans and I couldn't even get my foot into the 7.5 of this style. But I went up a size and got an 8 and now they are perfect!

Good looking shoes online. I normally wear an 8 or 8.5, so ordered the 6.5/8 size. The shoe was large enough I'll have to try a smaller size. But it feels nice and cushioned and the width is plenty wide, which I like. I have worn Converse as well and those tend to be very narrow for my feet.

We purchased these for my granddaughter. She has worn them maybe six times. The sole and shoe have came apart!

These are comfy shoes. I have several pairs. Nice office alternative between athletic shoes and dress shoes. Just don't walk long distances in them without adding an insole. They have very little arch support!

I do not know what happened but these shoes were either defective or just cheaply made. The rubber that is glued to the top canvas was splitting and separating within a few weeks of non everyday wear. I should have called Zappos and complained but their policy is for unworn. Hopefully you get a better pair. I bought era 59 with vulcanization but they are starting to do the same, just taking an extra few weeks. I remember wearing Vans for years and only having to repair them when my toes broke through. These will do that much sooner, a couple months maybe. I used to skateboard. No way these would even last a day. Heel has always blistered with new pair. The eras also have more footbed cushion. These are super thin but I am alright with it. The shoes would be 4½ stars for overall if they did not fall apart on me so quickly.

Loved these shoes from day-1, but am super disappointed that they are falling apart after only 6 months. The perf leather is a cool look, but not durable. I only walk in them—no rough wear, skateboarding etc. and the leather is coming away from the rubber. Big bummer.

Really like these. I have a size 11 wide foot with high arches and the size 11 shoe fits fine, a little snug at first but that's to be expected. I live in the country and the white soles can get dirty easily so must clean after every wear, but the distressed pewter upper hides most everything. These are cute with jeans, capris, shorts and dresses/skirts. Very versatile.

I ordered the sunflower classic slip ons and I freaking love them! They are so cute and fit perfectly. They go with a lot of different styles and perfectly completes the entire outfit.

Very cool shoe and feels good and fits very well. I normally wear a size 14 but I read reviews about the size being narrow and decided to buy a size 15 which they had. The upsize really helped and the shoe fits very nicely. I have gotten lots of compliments like bringing back the 80's! If you are going to buy this shoe get a size larger than you currently wear.