Customer Reviews Vans Classic Slip-On Checkerboard

I bought these shoes for my 14 year old daughter, and she loves them! They do run a little small. We had to exchange the original size we bought for half a size bigger so that she could easily slip them on. Zappos was excellent (as always) in making the exchange!

These really are classic. My Husband said they took a little breaking in. He's very happy with them. Now he's like the guy in the soup commercial - looks like he did 20 years ago. Cool.

My son loves the style, but if worn regularly, they will only hold up for about three/four months. Will still buy again though, because he loves the style.

Comfortable, convenient. May not stand up to everyday use, construction at the seams separates a little to easy. Great for casual summer use.

These remain great shoes. Just a note, they feel about half a size smaller than Converse All Stars. I don't know which shoe is closer to average (it could be that Converse feel half a size bigger than most shoes), which is why I'm noting my size comparison.

These are some really nice looking shoes. The soles are a little hard at first, but once broken in, they fit good. Also, just an fyi for anyone buying the black/black (which look like dark grey on black), the checkered part of the shoe has a shiny look to them. Sorta plastic-y.. Not as “matte” as I’d like… guess it’s the paint? Regardless, still a good looking shoe. Oh there’s also a leather-type liner along the inside heel. Nice touch. Happy shopping!

I was very skeptical of these shoes. They looked great (Spicoli says "Hi"), but prior Chuck Taylor/Converse-style shoes have always killed my feet. But with Zappos' great return policy, I was willing to take a risk. I wanted an everyday shoe that would hold up to walking about 1 mile to and from campus and something that would go with a lot of outfits. These shoes have held up after about 90 days. My feet never get blisters and the back of my heels never get sore. So far so good! The build quality of these shoes could be a little better (I'm thinking they will last 1.5 years at the absolute maximum) and it would be nice to be able to put in your own insole, but overall I'm very happy with these shoes. Also, if you have any questions, @Zappos_Service on Twitter is amazing.

My 10 year old daughter loves these! They are comfortable, cute and more fun to wear than regular tennis shoes. Love Zappos! The service is incomparable.

Vans Classic Slip-Ons worked for me in 1989 as a kid and they\'re just as good now. The heel resists buckling when slipping the shoe on and off, and the elastic remains resilient even when using this shoe as a daily wearer. Even though this is a slip-on, I\'ve walked miles in them at a time and my feet were okay. They don\'t have the same support as a lace up or buckles, but they\'re tight enough to ride a bike in. Expect the white sole to get a little dirty if you wear them in the rain. All in all, a great buy.

Zappos is the best!!! First off Zappos continues to be the best online shopping around. FAST service!!! As far as Vans goes, I've been wearing them in one form or another for 20+ yrs. What I've noticed with my last few pairs is that the once thick outer sole has become slightly thinner. Not to nitpick, but it does alter the look. They end up looking more like girl's Keds. It seems Vans is more popular than ever with lots of silly patterns to boot. Vans should stick to what made them great & not cut down on the details just to crank out masses of new lines. Keep it old school with Vans.

My son loves these shoes - Great shoes for kids although they don't last as long as I'd like. By the time we move up to the next size my sons has worn holes through the tops, sides and backs! Little support but he loves them, they're easy to slip on and off and they look good with jeans.

Great look, moderate comfort - The shoes look wonderful in various casual settings. They're comfortable for ambling about the office/store/house. However, any extended time on your feet/long walks don't lend themselves to these shoes.

Let me start off by saying that I love Vans. I have had countless pairs over the years and own 4 pair currently. They look great, can go with anything and are fairly inexpensive. The only issue I have right now is that the most recent pair I've purchased KILL my Achilles tendon on my left foot. It gets so bad that I almost can't walk. I've never had this problem before and it doesn't happen with the right shoe. It doesn't look like there is anything wrong with the shoe physically but there is definitely something different with the way this particular pair is wearing. Would it stop me from getting another pair? Absolutely not. I'll just give this one a little more time and if nothing changes then I'll return them to Zappos. By the way, I can't say enough good things about Zappos.com. I've ordered a few pairs of shoes on here and have been extremely happy with their service. Everything from shipping time (one time I had a pair of shoes in my hand 13 hours after ordering them without upgrading to overnight shipping!) to returns. They have earned my business for life.

Artwork on shoes - I really like Iron Maiden art, especially Eddie, so to have it on a pair of Vans is a great idea. They are stylish and comfy, although I had to wear them for a few days to break them in. Overall, they're worth it.

Very comfortable - These shoes are great, the most comfortable pair of shoes I've ever owned. They are perfect lounge shoes for casual wear.

Great shoes, though a little tight to put on - I really like these shoes, but they're a bit hard for me to put on. It's not that big of a deal, but for slip on shoes, I would've expected them to "slip on". The fit, once I get my foot in, is perfect, however.

Overall Great Shoe - I'm usually more of a converse girl, but I felt like I needed to jump on the vans bandwagon because they just looked so comfortable. I do like my vans, but I’m having trouble breaking in the heel. I'm still getting blisters from them, but I’m sure they will be great for fall when I can wear them with thick socks. I usually wear a size 10 and I had to buy these in a 9 1/2 because the 10's were like boats. Also, as you can see from the "top view" these shoes have zero arch support, but they're great with Dr. Scholl's shoe inserts!

Why did I wait so long? These shoes are great. I forgot how nice Vans are once you get them stretched out a little. My only complaint was that the right shoe was very difficult to get on, but maybe my right foot is wider... shoes look great and now after a week feel great. The larger size fit me best of the two sizes I initially ordered, so they run a little small I guess. Vans Rules! Zappos Rules!

Cute shoe - I bought these for my daughter; they are taking awhile to break in but they look good. This is not her first pair of Vans, so I know they will be fine. She likes the ease of a slip-on.

Iron Maiden shoes, oh yeah! The shoes are great looking and very comfortable for walking or doing something casual. Of course they are not athletic shoes and don't have a lot of shock to take for activity but they are casual shoes. Anyhow, great price, great look.

Vans Tattoo Rose - This is such a great looking shoe. I love the beautiful red rose--so vibrant and the adorable heart on each heel. This shoe rocks!

Good classic Vans - This shoe is great. Simple, classic, and predictable. Not a lot of arch support, but if you order a half size bigger you can easily fit a pair of orthotics inside them. Because they are a lip-on, socks make a difference (thick socks make the fit tight, thin socks make it roomy). Again, great shoe - classic look.

Nice shoes - I really like these shoes. They look really good with jeans or shorts. Very comfortable, I walk around everywhere in mine.

Hot Hot Hot - These Vans are so fun. Both shoes have different colors; people think you have another pair at home. Like most Vans they are flat so I put inserts inside for comfort and they are great shoes and conversation starters. Love 'em!

Fun, Fun, Fun - My Vans are really comfortable and get lots of looks. They are a great bargain, too!