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78%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Customer Fit Survey:
80%"Felt true to size"
90%"Felt true to width"
66%"Moderate arch support"
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I did not yet buy this shoe, but I would try any of the VANs, except that they are not available in wide widths! Also, your search engine does not exclude them when I try to filter for wide widths, so I end up looking through a lot of shoes unnecessarily and buying nothing! Please fix the Zappos shoe filter. I want it back. That is what used to make me shop here. I could look for things and narrow to exactly those shoes I wanted. Help. I must have wide widths, no question
I'd also recommend:
Any brand that actually fits with wide widths.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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In person, the shoes look like plastic. Going back.
I'd also recommend:
I like vans but not this style
Heather B, Zappos Customer,
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I like the look of these well enough, but they are PAINFUL to wear. The size is correct, but they dig into my heels with a sharp poke. I can't wear them. After five tries, I just can't make them work. Money wasted.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These run a half size bigger than stated size and don't have the correct size in stock. :(
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I'm a loyal Vans fan but THESE ARE NOT LEATHER! Not the fault of Zappos, but the description clearly says leather but the shoe is actually coated canvas. Otherwise they are your standard Vans slip-ons.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Unfortunately this shearling is so different from many pairs I've purchased from your company the fit is large the comfort is less than good, from a 1-10 i would make this pair a 3
Joel E, Zappos Customer,
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I loved the look of these perf suede shoes, but they began to tear along the sides the first day I wore them. It may have been a defective pair, but the suede is thin and doesn't hold up well to wear. Sad because I love the look of these, and they were so comfortable!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Let me begin by saying how much I love zappos, wonderful company! The shoes however we an absolute nightmare. I wore them to a concert, needless to say, I had to shove napkins in every angle of the shoe just to make through the night! Bleeding everywhere, blisters galore, if I could return them I would. So disappointed in these vans shoes:(
Corey W, Zappos Customer,
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I'll preface by saying, I Love Vans. However I am truly disappointed with the sizing, fit, and quality of this shoe. Way too narrow, and I have a narrow foot! I wear a size 9.5W so I ordered a 10W b/c I like thick socks, tried on without said thick socks, used really thin socks to get true fit feel, and my big toe is bumping the front of the shoe! If you have ever experienced this type of situation before and wore poorly fitting shoes anyway then you know it's a matter of 24 to 36 hours before you lose your big toe nails, it's happened. Anyway, just uncomfortable and I am bummed. I am ordering a half size up, but I do not believe they will be any better fitting. Longer sure, but not a better fit. I will let you know.
Dawn, Zappos Customer,
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I wanted a pair of white shoes and decided to go with the braided suede. They were great at first but obviously white shoes get dirty. But cleaning braided suede is not easy. You cannot clean them properly without scratching up the suede. I wish I went with a different material! I've had them for 2 weeks and they look terrible.
Natalie H, Zappos Customer,
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I purchased the lizard embossed black shoe size 6 women. I have a medium width foot and these shoes were so narrow, they scraped my bare foot while trying to take them off. I don't get how these shoes get all the rave reviews. I've tried three pair of Vans, now done.
I'd also recommend:
Ugg
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I finally got my shoes today and they were marks already on the shoes like somebody put them on and then used the bottom of the other shoe to take off the shoe from the heel. I already waited 6 days for them so I don't want to send them back. Usually I get shoes in 2 days or less but some reason they took longer. I'm very very disappointed .
I'd also recommend:
Vans, converse or nike
Zoe P, Zappos Customer,
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I've been buying these shows for the last few years. Every year I've had to replace them (the canvas rips apart from the rubber rim). I'm in NYC so I attributed this to heavy wear in a city environment. The last two times I've tried to replace my best up pair, I've had to return them because I am unable to fit them on my feet. Seems that they've changed the sizing or something that makes these shoes run incredibly small. It's strange that other Vans shoe styles do fit but these don't anymore.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Stay away from this pair. It is badly done. I got blisters on my heels .The shoe fits fine but they placed bad lining on the bad. But my feet got blisters on the back heels. I am traveling and I will never wear them again.
I'd also recommend:
I would not recommend this brand and will not buy again.
Ali S, Zappos Customer,
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I don't understand why such good reviews for this shoe. No arch support whatsoever. They look nice but on, they're kinda like clown shoes. Tripped in them due to the thick rubber catching (toe to floor). After one day in these (worn without socks), I have friction sores on both ankles over the achilles tendon. Would return them if I could.
ShopTherapy, Zappos Customer,
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The users posting negative reviews from the sole tearing/coming unglued within a week are accurate. I have now had TWO pairs of these and the same thing happened with each pair. These are a super rad style so please vans please fix this!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Very disappointing! Not sure these are even actual Vans. Couldn't slip my foot into the shoe because the top part extends too far down. When I compared them to Vans I purchased a year ago, these are 1/2 an inch longer.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Very narrow. I ordered them oversized but I still can't get my foot in them. I'm going to have to return them. I must say that I have a very wide foot, probably not the shoe's fault.
Sam, Zappos Customer,
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The quality stinks. I wore these a handful of times, and the soles separated from the rest of the shoe. They were comfortable and I enjoyed wearing them the few times I did before they began to fall apart. So disappointed with them; far too expensive for the quality.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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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.
I'd also recommend:
Fabric-based vans
Sarah W, Zappos Customer,
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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.
Chris, Zappos Customer,
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This review is for the black patent leather Vans slip-ons which are gorgeous but started to fall apart immediately. I am really sad that I cannot give these a positive review as I have had Vans slip-ons (checkered fabric) in the past and they lasted for years. The rubber started to split away from the patent leather on the first wear. This happened on both pairs I tried - literally the first wear at the areas where the shoe bends and creases the most while waking, the rubber separated from the patent creating gaps in the shoe when bent. This tends to happen with the other slip-ons that I have owned but only after months and the separation is usually minimal, unlike the separations on the patent vans which were severe. Zappos customer service was amazing in dealing with the problem I had with the shoes. I really love this company, but I cannot recommend the black patent leather from my experience.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Ordered the men's size 9.5 which is supposedly a women's 11. They did not fit. It was a women's size 9.5 if that. What a gyp. I gave them away.
I'd also recommend:
Converse, Diesel
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This shoe is the narrowest thing ever. Exactly like it looks. It's a cool shoe, but if your feet aren't skinny you are out of the club.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I've worn several of these in the past, gone through them like crazy, worn them down to the bone until they were falling apart and then would replace them. Ordered these from Zappos as usual (it had been a good 3 years since I got a new pair of Vans) and holy crap - Ow. I cannot wear them. I've tried breaking them in on more than one occasion, but every time I put them on it's like a torture chamber for my feet. I don't know what gives, did Vans switch up manufacturers or something? I bought the same exact size (and still have my old pair to make sure and to compare) and they just aren't working out. I paid for pain, basically. It actually angers me to the point where I want to set these things on fire and throw them in the trash. Ugh. Very disappointed. Will probably never bother with them again. Which sucks, because they've always been so comfortable.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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