Customer Reviews Vans Fu Classic Slip-On

I love vans slip ons and have had multiple pairs throughout my life. Always a size 7.5, but the leather ones do not give at all. Couldn't even get my foot in them, I imagine if I went a size up they would rub too because they are so stiff. I want to love these so bad!

This is my first pair of slip-on shoes I've had since I was probably 5. I've worn skate shoes for the past 18 years and have just gotten lazy with tying laces. I really like the style of these shoes but they aren't the most comfortable shoes in the world. They don't have much padding in the soles. The thing that bugs me the most about these is the heel tab digs into my achilles tendon area and has rubbed a hole in my skin.

These were replacements for a pair my husband has had for 10+ years. Granted, the original pair were "much loved" and somewhat stretched out, but I don't remember there being any fit issues when they were new. This new pair appear to be tighter both in length and width (or my husbands feet have spread), so they must be returned. I don't know if the lasts have changed, he has to size up, or if Vans just aren't an option for him anymore.

Nice looking shoe and seems to run true to size. However, one of the shoes had a terrible sewing job and the seam felt like it was going to give me a blister on the top of my foot as soon as I tried to wear them. The other two pairs that I purchased (same style but canvas) are very nice. Unfortunately, these must go back.

I purchased a men’s 13 and received the shoes. I could not even get my foot in. The shoes look great but had to return them, they run way too narrow.

Just donated these. Wore them infrequently. They scraped the backs of my ankles terribly even though I was wearing socks.

These didnt stay on my feet well. I wanted to love them but they just didnt work. I had to return. The leather perforated ones fit much better.

I wore these around the house and thought they would be comfy... started wearing them outside around town and they started rubbing and hurting. Since I wore them out, I can’t return them. Disappointing

Both sizes were uncomfortable. The sides are very stiff and rub against the foot

Shoes were uncomfortable.

Style is on point. But the sizing felt awfully snug. The shoe was not easy to even put on which that alone was a big turn off when they are to be slip ons. The shoe was too perfect to size on its length which concerned me as if the foot swelled at any point this shoe would definitely prove to be uncomfortable. Will return and try another brand as I don't think this is the right shoe or company for me even if I did go up a half size.

I love the look of the shoes. However, one of the shoes started falling apart almost immediately upon wearing them. The sole is not glued to the outside of the shoe in a large section. The outer rubber that goes along the front and wraps around the side started peeling off. I tried gluing them back in place myself, but that only lasted a couple of days before the peeling started again. It's really frustrating because I love the look of the shoes and have owned Vans a bunch in the past. I may have gotten a bad batch, but it makes it no less annoying.

Too narrow! No arch support.

Disappointed. Got a little bit of dirt on these, so I decided to clean them. Used a little bit of water and soap and the cream colored area turned white.

I've been wearing the same model of Vans shoes for 12 years now, (usually I buy a new pair every year and a half) but there was something wrong with this pair. They both felt too small, and one of them had a stray piece of rubber in one of the toes that I couldn't remove that rubbed my foot and kept giving me blisters. Unfortunately I was in the middle of moving when I received the shoes and misplaced the box so I can't return them, but they are unwearable. My conclusion from this experience is that even when you've been wearing the same size and make of a shoe for years you still never know what you will get.

Checkerboard black are defective. I've purchased 4 pairs of these and for each pair the sole starts to separate from the shoe within days. I've owned literally dozens of pairs of slides over 20 years - this is the only colorway that has this issue, but it is consistent.

I usually buy Keds, but thought I'd try Vans. I took the original advise of reviewers and ordered 1/2 size smaller. They didn't fit correctly, so ordered my size. Unfortunately these don't fit either, and it might be because they are unisex. The top of the shoe comes up too high on my foot and where the 'white elastic' on each side is located is uncomfortable as well; both rubbed me raw. I'll stick with my Keds!

These shoes look great in pants or skirts but the build quality is really quite crappy. Within a couple of months the fabric liner insoles of the shoes peeled up from the toes toward the heel. I just ripped it out the left side because it was so annoying to have the fabric bunched up inside of my heel. As well, where your toes bends when you walk, the rubber meets the canvas on the shoe has separated. I have had them for about a year now, and the deterioration seems to have stabilized after all that happened immediately, but it just feels like a cheap shoe. The soles are mashed out as well. I will try the other Vans slip-on classic (not Core) and see if they are a thicker, better quality. It's a shame, because it's a stylish shoe and there aren't many options for casual shoes for women that are sneaks and I can't stand Toms.

Seriously regret buying these. Extremely uncomfortable and painful shoes. The material on the underside of the tongue cuts into the top of my foot like a razor blade. After a while the back of the shoe starts to rub into the back of my foot even with socks. I've worn this style by other manufacturers without these problems. This is my last pair of Vans.

Wearing these shoes for the first time and they are really not very comfortable. I am hoping that they break in, although I don't know if I will even be able to wear them long enough to get them past the break in period. They rub on the inside of my foot and back by the heel in such a way that if I were to wear them for long periods of walking I could see blisters developing very quickly. And I am wearing socks! I bought these to wear barefoot or with low profile socks, but I don't think that will ever be possible. I wish I could return them, but since I have already worn them I guess I may just give them away. Definitely not what I was expecting given the long standing reputation of Vans as being super comfortable.

Like wearing a big concrete box on your foot. Very heavy. Not for me...sent it back. Made my foot look awful. Instep very high. No way...back it went.

Nope. I tried them knowing it was a risk. Unless your feet are rectangular in shape, these probably won't work for you. I could have maybe made them work because, hey, they're Vans and inherently cool, but the right shoe had a weird lump of stitching on the inside arch-- one day of that and I would have been left with a bloody right dog. No thanks. Am back to looking at less cool, but oh-so-comfy Skechers slip-ons. I tried, Vans, really, I tried...would it hurt you to go ahead and design a shoe for gals? Unisex sizing, while progressive and appealing, doesn't respect the feminine foot so much.

This was my first pair of Vans Slip-On sneakers. I found them very uncomfortable when first wearing them and slightly uncomfortable afterwards. This is mainly due to the fact that they tend to really rub against the back heel. I have owned Vans Authentics before which did not seem to have this problem - probably because you can tighten them with lacing. Overall, I regret buying these shoes.

Torture devices. Raw heels, toes - in a shoe that isn't to be worn wearing socks. Lining is rough. First Vans purchase - so disappointed. Order up a half size if you insist on buying.

I will start by saying, I'm 42, and a life-long Vans customer. Unfortunately, Vans just aren't what they used to be. They fall apart very quickly. It has been my experience with the last 4 pair of vans I have ordered, that the side strapping that holds the rubber sole on, delaminates within 3 months. These slip-ins haven't done that yet, as they are more narrowvrhannother vans and run a blister on my heel, so I don't wear them. Vans used to mean quality. I have had good luck with the pro series Sk8-hi. I guess if you don't want them to fall off of your feet you have to spend the $90 for the "pro-series". Pft. Looks like it may be time after all these years to try another brand of shoe for daily wear. :-(