Customer Reviews Vans Authentic™

Solid stylish shoes that go well with most pants and even shorts. Not the most comfortable, so if you have high arches I would recommend getting custom insoles.

Really cute but not all that comfortable. I find most comfortable by removing the laces. Also, I feel a little overpriced for the lack of true comfort.

These are super cute, but mine don't look quite as tie-dyed as the picture (one shoe is almost entirely blue) so I was a little bummed out but it's growing on me. They're also pretty comfy -- wouldn't recommend a hike, but work for walking around/being on your feet all day.

These are great looking shoes, but it seems to me that the heel area is more loose than expected (even when the toe area is the perfect size). This causes me to always have to retie the shoe otherwise I get the uncomfortable flip-flop effect. Please note that if you have high arches like me, the sole itself is not great at all, so you need some sort of ortho shoe inserts. My last comment is that the way that the shoes are designed, those thick ankle socks will definitely show. I don't know if some people like that sort of look, but I definitely don't, so keep that thought in mind if your wardrobe only consists of ankle socks.

Nice shoes that met my expectations. I am a size 12 but had to return the 12's and get 13's as the 12's were much too snug. They are taking some time to break in unlike my other pairs of Vans.

Awesome shoe. I can move around in it a lot, but not recommended while playing a sport intensely. Comfort 7/10 Not comfortable for long walks.

My new favorite sneakers! The rose print is beautiful and they fit true to size. I would recommend stain protecting them before wearing.

Not much fanfare for a typical sneaker, but it's a good shoe. The thick canvas and heavy rubber sole feels like these may hold up. The crease of the stiff canvas, where foot flexes, pushes into the top of the foot. Bothersome. But it feels as if it's loosing up with wear. I like the brass eyelets and I change out the laces often with varying shades of brown. Sharp.

For some reason they were really tight compared to other Vans. It must be that the fabric is a bit tougher/harder than the regular soft cloth Vans. Other than the annoying tightness they are cute...maybe by breaking them in they'll stop being so tight. Love Zappos service though! Fast and free!

Fit is pretty true to size. Comfortable, but arch support could be better. I have falling arches, so I have to add inserts if I plan on wearing these all day. I would (and have) buy this brand again.

I purchased these for my eleven-year-old son. He loves them. He says, they are great for skating once you break them in a little. He did also say that he wishes they were a little more durable.

I got these for my son who is a huge Vans fan. He wears a size 13 so sometimes it's hard to find his size in the Vans store. We love the variety of colors that Zappos offers in his size. These are another great pair to add to his collection.

My daughter likes these Vans because of wide toe area. These are really cute and fit well. They run true to size. Only problem with Vans is that the bottom lining in the shoe is made very cheap. She wore them 3 times and the lining fell out. This has happened with her last 2 pairs of Vans as well. Vans needs to sew in a better bottom liner in their sneaker.

This is my first pair of Vans and now I am obsessed! The color and material are nice. I am not a fan of the way the lip of the heel rubs my ankle without socks, though.

I like this shoes but few days later, I got blister on my feet. Because the shoes size is smaller than my other shoes.

Very cute. Perfect with jeans. Everyone knows that Vans are not made for comfort just style. I love the look. I wear a thicker sock to make up for the lack of support in the bottom of the shoe. An insert insole from Dr. Scholls is good too. I love mine.

This is the second pair of Vans I've bought, and I really like them. The color is true to what is shown on screen. Vans are canvas and tend to stretch out a bit as you wear them, so if you are between sizes, I recommend going with the smaller half-size. I was skeptical of the laces when I saw them on the web, but now that I've seen them in person, they add a bit of stylish sportiness. Definitely don't type-cast these as skater shoes...I've never stepped on a skateboard in my life! I wear mine to work with chinos and an untucked button-down for an appropriate balance of business casual with flair.

I bought these for my son for Christmas per his request for a pair of Vans in black or white. I liked this style with brown because it added a little more to the look of the shoe and looks a little more casual dress style. My son has wide & flat feet and it's difficult to find shoes that fit. Vans work well for him.

Just what my 11 year old daughter wanted - great color and style.

Pretty waterproof and reasonably comfortable. Standard Vans. If that's what you're looking for, that's what you'll get.

Okay Imma give this a good and bad review the good and positives about this shoes is that it looks really good in life instead of on the internet and fits and feels comfortable. Now some negatives my shoe was damaged when I got it out of the box

Love the look of the shoes but was looking for shoes that were more lightweight. These were a little heavy & ran a little larger than size ordered.

Typical Vans product. It is worth mentioning that the black fades after any rubbing or scrubbing. So yeah, don't get them dirty.

Like they look, these shoes are a little wider than most (makes sense, they're unisex) and they are pretty flat. However, I wear them all day walking around campus, and they're really comfortable, and I love the color. They have cushioned soles, but these shoes would not be good for someone that needs a lot of arch support. One complaint: they squeak when I walk. Not sure if it's just me, Converse tend to do the same thing.

I bought these in Prism Violet/Black. They're run of the mill Vans. Stiff the first few days then soften up as you wear them. Love my Vans.