Customer Reviews Sanuk Vagabond Sidewalk Surfer
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65%"Felt true to size"
93%"Felt true to width"
48%"Moderate arch support"
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These are okay. I had to buy them in a half size larger because they do not come in half sizes; I wish they did. They would fit a bit better than they do.
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I recommend shoes that are NOT made from animal skins.
Richie C, Zappos Customer,
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Stylish and comfy. Fits like a glove for your feet. I am a little worried about the sole coming apart or wearing out quickly. Other than that good summer wear.
I'd also recommend:
keen
Matthew K, Zappos Customer,
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I love Zappos. Every time I order standard ground, they upgrade me to next day air...for free. Oh, and the shoes are great every time. Just read everyone else's comments and you will not be led astray.
SvenBarns, Zappos Customer,
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I love these shoes. They are super comfortable and function-enough; not sport-sandal functional, but great to stroll about in as an alternative to flip flops. I have worn them regularly for about a month, including all over the island of Jamaica and they are still intact. They have stretched all around the foot to the point that they feel a bit big, but they started a bit snug, especially lengthwise. Therefore, I recommend getting your true size and letting them stretch out.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sanuk
wear these for all occasions. Stylish and comfortable. Look good with just about anything except a tux
Excali,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sanuk
I love these own 3 pair sidewalk surfers and 2 flip flops, wear everyday! Just wish the local dealer had more options. I wear them for every activity except softball because you don't have cleats yet. Every person I have gotten to try a pair on has bought them. I use baby powder in them with no socks to prevent foot sweat.
Oregon G,
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What an innovation! What a luxury! The Sanuk Vagabonds have absolutely changed the way I view footwear. I would recommend these shoes to nearly anybody. The combination of sandal comfort, shoe style, and the versatility to be worn for practically every occasion makes them a winner. Super lightweight, great feel. Easy to wash/dry if necessary. Great beach/outside casual shoe. Works well with or without socks. Take a few days to wear in. They took a few days to mold to my feet, although the fit was perfect. I would recommend wearing socks for the first couple of days to stretch them. The color helps them go easily with shorts, jeans, slacks and almost anything else. I got them dirty during a science lab shortly after getting them too, but you can throw them in the washer on cold and air dry, or use the dryer with no heat. They clean up like a dream, and come out looking even more cool/vintage.
Bryan C, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sanuk
This sandal is amazing!!! So comfortable and I wear it to work all the time and no pain when i come out. It provides comfort and mad style when you wanna look good and feel good.
Alex T,
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Comfortable. Slightly smaller than actual size (I had to order a half size up after returning first order). Great for the beaches and streets of Costa Rica.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These are really nice, comfortable shoes. Most of the reviews on here have already captured the peculiarities of the shoes (they make your feet hot/smelly, and they\'re sized weird). Having worn these for about three weeks by now, I can comfortably say that they are fine walking shoes, I\'ve worn them in a river and gotten them all soaked with dirty water and they still felt pretty good. \r\nI wear a size 11 1/5 to a 12 usually, and ordered these at a 12, which was a mistake. Unless you want loose shoes, I would definitely recommend ordering a half size or so lower than you normally wear, as they do stretch quite a bit, even just in the first day.
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Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Love the look and style and get a lot of compliments. Comfortable especially with socks as my feet can get sweaty quickly. Sizing with Sanuk is tricky, on Vagabonds the sizing is true though. Does anyone know if these are machine-washable?
Cory, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sanuk
I wear them pretty much everywhere, bars, beach, whatever. I even prefer them to my shoes with orthopaedics in them. Very comfortable, would recommended them. A tip though is don;t treat them like you would durable shoes as they really are more of a sandal. Treat them rough and they'll wear out quickly, wear them out and about and you'll be fine.
Zzzz,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sanuk
I got a tan pair and they feel good. its summer, and they can get a little warm inside sometimes. they are very light, and feel good on your feet. i am deff going to get another pair, but a diff style next time.
Piston P,
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These shoes are surprisingly comfortable. I was looking for a summer alternative to flip-flops for walking around the city, and I\'ve been very happy with them. I got them in khaki, and they go great with jeans or shorts. They only needed a break-in period of a couple of days, and now they feel great. The only complaint is that, as others said, my feet get hot in hot weather, but it\'s not too bad. I don\'t wear them with socks; I think these shoes would look very strange if you tried to treat them like real shoes. They are, like flip-flops, a great footwear option for very casual summer situations. I\'ve gotten a few compliments on them from people.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I bought these as a gift for my son. I bought a 9, but he wears a 9.5. Customer reviews said they stretch so don't go up a size. He was used to open flip flop type shoes in the summer so he felt they were a little restricting & tight. Right now he is stretching them out a bit. He likes them & wants to keep them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These casual 'sandals' are great for my teenage son. I can't get him out of them. He tells me they are comfortable, easy to wear, and still somewhat more presentable than sandals alone. They have held together well so far too. This includes many round trips to school (about a mile) by sidewalk. For a mom's part--I wish they had a bit more support, but he doesn't seem to mind. Great for summer!
Gretchen S, Zappos Customer,
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Love the shoes - great for the summer and at work (resident at a hospital). Thought I could get away wearing these without socks at work and realized feet sweat too much and start to stink :P good thing they are supposedly washable.
John, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sanuk
I read some reviews before I ordered that the sizes ran snug. I ordered two different pairs in size 12 instead of 11 so I could have some extra room, but they fit like I ordered to size. Add at least one size for a proper fit, and two for room. I really like them otherwise. I'll be ordring more, probably TWO sizes up next time.
Click C,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sanuk
These really are cool shoes, and people notice them. I've noticed though, with many of the different styles, they run small. I usually wear a 10-10.5 in shoes and sandals and I definitely needed a size 11. It would be nice if these were more reasonably-priced. Considering the actual material, [$]is a LOT to charge for these!! I would own a couple pair if they were more like[$]. All in all an innovative product! Oh, and they make great camp shoes! They're lightweight, packable, and better than flip-flops after backpacking all day.
Making F,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sanuk
these are really comfortable but they could try a more breathable material on hot muggy summer days they can tend to get pretty stuffy
Codefamus,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sanuk
Great shoe-andal for lifting weights.
Marty T,
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Great shoes, comfy and unique -
I ordered these as an alternative to flip flops - and as something to wear in a kayak.
These are unique and comfortable. The look takes some getting used to.
I ordered a size bigger than normal as most of these reviews suggest which was a big mistake. They were gigantic and obviously the canvas will stretch.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sanuk
Agreat idea, sandals with a canvas slip-on upper.
Buy em loose wear em without sox, like wearing air... extremely comfortable, and so far, very durable. Can't be beat for stylish summer wear. People WILL notice them. Keep it up Sanuk, I love your shoes! ! !
Ddude,
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Sanuk Vagabond -
Great shoe and good service from Zappos. Comfortable. Sanuks seem to run "small" for the size of shoe. I am glad I tried one on at a store before ordering online. I am normally a 9.5, but an 11 is a good fit.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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So I know that many people say these run small, but when I was first checking them out in a store it was suggested that you buy one size smaller than you normally wear. I usually wear a 10. I bought a 9. They were pretty snug at the beginning, but then after a few days they stretched out and became super comfortable. You don't necessarily need that extra room in the toe with these because, well, they "aren't shoes". They hug your foot and bend with every movement. Plus when I held up the sole on my size 9s to the sole on my size 10 flip flops they were almost identical. Think about buying a size smaller.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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