Customer Reviews Vans Classic Slip-On Checkerboard

These run 1/2 size big so order down. Thankfully I tried them on in the store first so ordered the right size. They're a little stiff, too, initially tight across the front and also stiff in the heel (blister city!). I took them to the shoe repair place and asked him to stretch them a little and they felt much better. He also softened the back/heel, and that helped a lot. I'm sure over time these break in well; I just needed it to happen more quickly.

They arrived quickly and are true to size. I could have benefitted from a wider width but they are still comfortable just won't be wearing thick socks with them.

I really like this shoe, but I had to go up one full size to comfortable. FYI: they can be washed and still look good!

Love the pattern. Super cute. The elastic part that hits the top of foot will have to get worn in a bit - right now it hurts. I have very sensitive feet in that way though.

These look essentially exactly like the photos given here. The slip-on is easy to slip on (and stays on, is not too loose). It looks good and is comfortable. If you have worn Vans before, you know that they basically have no padding or support and that the soles usually wear out quickly. So, these are not for serious athletic activity, running, or even long walks. But if you want something that looks good and to wear just for basic hanging out, then they fit the bill. For me, this was about the style and basic feel - almost like slippers, but ones that you can wear out and about and still look cool in, etc.

I really dig the look of these shoes. I have trouble wearing most sneaker-type footwear but Van's slip-ons are comfortable even for my arthritic toe-joints. My first pair had some structural issues and Zappos was very quick to send me a replacement pair. Great customer service.

Stylish and comfy in a retro way. Little arch support, so (for me) better for cruising around town than a long trek. The first pair was too tight so I exchanged them for a half size larger, which fits fine.

Love the look! I'm a full women's 11 and at first I ordered the W11/M9.5 but my toes were hitting the end of the shoe so I went a half size up. First time I ever had to order a 11.5 but it is a unisex shoe. The back is rubbing my heel a bit but I think they'll break in. Also a bit wide but again, this shoe is also made for a dude's wider foot.

I love these shoes and was excited to get them for biking around the city. Unfortunately, the canvas separated from the side within the first week, and I had to glue them. So disappointing for such expensive shoes!

Sharp look and nice overall fit. My only small beef is I wish they would have been stuffed with brown paper to help keep their shape. I stuffed them myself because the material is different than your average Vans and I want keep them looking dazzling.

Neat looking shoe but not for someone with high arch. Literally could not get my foot in as the elastic gores don't stretch enough. Love the look of these classic shoes though.

I've had these shoes for about a month and overall I really like them...I thought I would love them. I bought them because of the very creative cheetah design (which I get tons of compliments on) and the fact that they are easy to wear. The problem is because they are a unisex shoe they are a little wide and clunky (putting inserts in has helped). By the way, I wear a 9M. They still feel roomy but I guess I've gotten used to it because I seem to wear them a lot.

Love these shoes! I wear vans all the time and the leather doesn't breathe like the canvas but they are great for cooler weather. My only mini complaint is that the snake pattern doesn't match on both shoes.

I just received the overwashed black/checker Vans in 6½/women. They are a smidge big, but not enough to size down. I think they will fit perfectly if I wear them with socks. I am exchanging them because the pair that I got were defective, laughably so. At the heel, the rubber ends were too long, so they overlapped by a good half inch and then they just slapped the Vans tag over the gigantic bump, as if this would hide the glaring defect. I kind of cannot believe this made it out of the warehouse. I am hoping it is just a one-off situation, because I really like this style/color combination.

Of all the trendy slip-ons I've tried this year Vans are my favorite. They do look somewhat manly. The only drawback. So unless you have cute skinny legs they're better worn with pants/jeans. Definitely order half size down.

These are really cute. I previously bought the cotton (not leather) ones, and found those to be more comfortable. I think these are breaking in, and hopefully in time they'll be just as comfortable as my old ones. One other thing, the leather starts to crease pretty quickly.

Love these shoes. I wanted something that was easy to slip on and off, and had an element of fun. They're super comfy (could use a little more arch support). Luckily they're too small for my daughter or she would steal them.

Really comfortable, fit the same as my other tie-up Vans and I ordered the same size. They have a small slice of elastic at the top of the tongue to help provide some give to get your foot into them, but I usually have to smush down the heal fabric to slide my foot in. They were a little snug at first but have stretched a touch and fit well now. It's a little tricky getting anything thicker than a gym sock into them because the sock bunches up as you're sliding you're foot in.

Super cute styling, but runs a bit big. I wear a 10 typically and the 10 W (8.5 M) was very wide and big for my foot. I sized down and the 9.5 W worked. Arch support is not that great, but with room for my orthotics these will work!

These are ridiculously cute shoes, I love them. You do need to break them in, the back rubs a blister on your heel when you first get them so bandaid up with your new pair!

Love these Vans! They are so stylish, yet affordable. The leather look is great for work! Fit true to size. Takes a few times to break them in completely.

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.

Super cute basic slip ons. I liked the regular black leather version but *everyone* has them, so I thought the patent ones would be a nice alternative. I am a true 7.5 medium width, and I found the 7.5 slip ons to be TTS, although pretty wide. Going half size down wouldn't have fit length wise, so I kept the 7.5s.

Great great shoe but one complaint, it does have limitations when it comes to durability. I work at a call center and this is a great for comfort at the workplace. Caution: The sides by the tongue of the shoe are flimsy when it comes to the construction of the shoe so it starts to come apart very easily. Keep in mind I only work at a call center and I sit all day, and it's not like I put a lot of stress on the shoe so it is a little bit of a downer that they aren't that durable. A good shoe if your looking for comfort for 8 to 10 months max and for a great price as well. To sum up, excellent comfort, flexibility, and don't forget how awesome it feels to walk underneath the waffle tread. Only complaint durability.