Customer Reviews Sanuk Vagabond Sidewalk Surfer

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1,031 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

77%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

14%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

4%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

2%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

3%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

65%"Felt true to size"

93%"Felt true to width"

48%"Moderate arch support"

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Super comfy but also super stinky. I don't usually have smelly feet but these puppies really brought it out, I guess it was to be expected. I feel like you can't wear socks with these as they're not quite shoes.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have a black pair and green pair, but the black are too hot.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Wear them in South Louisiana when casual or working in yard. Feet get hot and odor is a problem, cannot locate aany care instructions. A bit costly so the jury is still out on that...
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Good traveling shoe. Packs easy. You can spend all day in them as long as you're only "strolling". Tends to heat up in the sun. If you keep moving, the sweat evaporates. If you're standing around at a BBQ in the sun, you'll sweat profusely. I agree that they're overpriced considering the material and craftsmanship. I don't think it took a team of engineers to develop this shoe!
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Comfy but sweaty and VERY STINKY - Sanuk is very keen to point out that these are "sandals" and not shoes; however, like all "canvas shoes" and their ilk, these quickly become hot, sweaty and smelly, unlike any true sandal, which never does. I have the "Pick Pocket" model of sidewalk surfers, which are similar. These shoes are extremely comfortable to wear and are well-made, but the "microban" fibers are not doing their job. Sadly, these are not an acceptable daily wear shoe. The smell is intolerable at this point.
I'd also recommend:
go barefooted
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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This is too long, and terrible for anyone with a high arch.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Very flat shoes. I meant to return them but "life happened" and flat shoes were near the bottom of wat I was concerned about.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I was disappointed in the quality of both shoes that were ordered
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sanuk
I love my old pair. I ordered the same size and it came too small.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sanuk
Every shoe I wear is an 11, and the sizing chart confirmed this. But when I finally got them, they were clearly 2 sizes too small. And because they took so long to get to me, when I tried to exchange them, 13s were sold out. Maybe next year.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I have 7 pair of Sanuks. Love them. This particular pair I wore three times and the entire bottom layer of the sole came off one shoe. I am assuming it’s just a defective pair so I will be exchanging for another pair and hoping for the best. Still sad about it though.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sanuk
I've had Sanuks for many years, currently I own 4 pairs. The materials of these is much more coarse and this carries through to the inside. I've literally worn Sanuks for 12 hours straight, no socks and no issues. This pair even after a couple hours have started Toru the skin on the top of a couple toes raw. I wore them a few hours at a time for the last couple weeks trying to see if a break in would help. Nope. Even though they're going in the trash I have them two stars, if you are the type of person that wears socks or doesn't walk around they'd be fine.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Feels like their size 12. Usually get my sanuks locally so the fit is accurate, going by size alone would not do it again for this brand of shoe
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sanuk
I bought 2 pairs of shoes. "The Vagabond" is exactly what I thought it would be. Comfortable and accommodating. The 2nd pair... sheesh - does not fit well - waay too tight. I have worn them a couple of times and they make my feet hurt.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sanuk
I've owned many Sanuks over the years and these are the first not to fit properly. My left foot is slightly larger than my right and it's the left big to that rubs and feels constricted.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sanuk
I use the product to travel and to lounge around the city. The material at the front of the shoe is damage. I am returning for that reason
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sanuk
Daily wear
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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These things look flat-out frumpy. They look like old man moccasins. They look good in the photos, but that wide base just looks so awkward when you're wearing them. The soles are too soft, too, and kind of awkwardly roll under your feet.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sanuk
You are doing something different. I have over 30 Sanuk and for more than a year even the donny is not made out of comfortable material and takes months to break in. They are smaller in size. Unfortunately I am trying other shoes to try and find something like Sanuk used to be.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I "used" to love Sanuks. I have had 4 or 5 pairs previous to buying these. I loved them all, but don't anymore. I used to wear a size 13 in Sanuks. All fit very well. I recently bought a pair of 13 off of Amazon. Wore them even though they felt small. I thought they would stretch; they didn't. I ended up giving them to my buddy. Wiped my bum on the cost. I got a gift card for my Birthday from Zappos. Bought a pair of 14's. They are still a bit small. They are stretching but not enough. I am actually wearing them now, but have to kick them off periodically as they are short. Width is fine. Sanuk must've changed the vendor that makes these or something. I'm not too sure I'll be buying any more Sanuks. Possibly I could wear a 15 if they make them?
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Beware of the sizes on this shoe. I wear 9 1/2 or 10. 10 was way too small. Ordered 11 and still too small. Like the look. Sizing may be a problem.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I have an older pair of Sanuk Vagabonds in size 11 and they stretched out to a perfect fit after a couple of wearings. I recently ordered a new pair in a different color and they will NOT stretch out like previous Sanuks. When I originally bought them I did not concern myself with the tight fit because my old Sanuks stretched out nicely. The new pair suck. The material seems to be a tighter weave and will not break in. Very disappointed.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Sanuk
Hate to ruin the party. Bought a pair about a month ago and they've already started to tear apart at the top - each shoe 1-2 inches on top on outer side...completely came apart. Hand sewed them back together but for a $70 + product one would think they would be a little more durable. Bought them on trip to Vegas - convinced by salesman to go up a size so I don't know if that's the problem. They were/are very comfortable and I agree with reviews about helping relieve back pain. Wish they lasted longer.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I wanted to like these sandals, unfortunately my usual 12's were too short and would surely not stretch without popping the seams out at the end. 13's were good lengthwise but too loose everywhere else...if these cost about half of what they did I'd keep them but for the price I'll find something else that fits. Too bad, the beer cozy idea is brilliant, maybe I'll try the flip flop version sometime
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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These shoes are stylish and super comfortable. But the they are not built to last. After just a few months wearing them the bottom had completely worn out. If these shoes had a sole that was built to last they would be an all-time favorite. But as they are, they feel cheap and disposable.
I'd also recommend:
Skechers and Crocs also wore out too fast. Still searching...
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