Customer Reviews Vans Classic Slip-On Checkerboard

Absolute junk! If you are thinking that Vans shoes from your youth are what you are purchasing, think again. I have returned 2 pairs of the same style/color in less than on year. Vans quality from my skater days some 25 years ago were tough! You've been warned!

The shoes are nice and casual and comfortable. Unfortunately, after less than three months of moderate use, there's a hole in the top of the canvas near the toe. I wouldn't be surprised by this if I was wearing them daily, however, I probably wore them 1-2 times a week and often for short periods of time. I'd throw them on to walk my dog or make a run to the corner store. Certainly not often enough to warrant a hole after less than three months. Major bummer.

When I received the shoe, the first thing I noticed was the poor craftsmanship. The rubber sole in the back seemed to be overlapped on itself, melted together, then they put the Vans logo on top of this causing a good sized bulge on the back of the rubber portion of the shoe. The style looks great, I would definitely order a full or half size bigger, if I was to order this shoe again. When I put on the shoe with socks, it was very cramped and my toenails would rub the top portion of fabric, and when I tried the suggestion of no socks, I knew then it just wasn't going to happen. I didn't even bother trying the other shoe on.