Customer Reviews Vans Authentic™
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77%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
12%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
5%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
3%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
3%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
85%"Felt true to size"
94%"Felt true to width"
63%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
Was so excited to get these because I fell in love with the look, but unfortunately they are super uncomfortable. Didn't realize until they arrived that the heel runs very high and basically scraped my skin after just a few steps. They run super narrow in front and didn't give. I just wore them for a few hours, and could barely even walk. Very disappointed cause I wanted to love them but would def like to return.
Sunrise,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
Shoes I got were not even close to the orange in the picture!! Think bright orange!!! Naw dark orange, mustard orange. Update the photo!! Returning ASAP!
Image D,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I LOVE the look of these shoes. but they are SO tight. I've ordered about 20 pairs of Vans online over the years and they always fit, but recently that's NOT the case. This is the THIRD pair of Vans I've ordered and had to return to my local store because they are ridiculously small. I ordered these a half size up - 11.5 - and they are still too tight even for my husband's foot and he wears a 10.5 shoe. Vans, what is happening to your shoes?!?!? At this point, I'm pretty much giving up on online ordering. Since I hardly ever shop for shoes at a store, you're losing my business. I can't be the only one with this issue. It's heartbreaking, because I LOVE Vans designs SO much. The stores have only a fraction of the selection the online site has.
Scott T,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
Cheap slip ons
Sad B,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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too big
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I used to buy these all of the time every year, for YEARS. But last year 2021 I discovered the 7.5 was suddenly too big, my foot slipped out. I tried the 7, too small as expected. I waited a few months, tried 7.5 again, too big. I even called and spoke with the representative to see if there had been a size change but they did not know. Just tried to order these again (2022), still too big - what happened??? I have these in white and black from 2019 and they fit perfect. Please go back to the original fit!!!
Disappointed,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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One of the shoes developed a tear in it the week after they were delivered. My son hasn’t worn them every day since they came but even if he had it has only been 9 days!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I've owned 2 to 4 million pairs of old school slip-on Vans dating back 40+ years. I started as a skater and now powerlift in them. I have 8 pairs of size 13 CANVAS slip-ons. This particular shoe is made out of some stretchy material that warps out to a size 15 Triple Wide. They are completely unwearable even as slippers. They just suck. They look cool, but they suck. Hard.
Of course I threw the box away before I even tried them on because silly me I thought they'd fit like all the rest. Can't even return them.
Bummed O,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I am not happy, day two if wearing them and the red color is all over the laces and white part of the shoes. I love vans and comfy cush but the color issue is really disappointing.
RH,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I’ve bought vans for decades and once they sold out of a favorite pair of mine on the Vans site I came here to purchase a pair. I ordered 12s and they fit like 10s. Again, they were marked as 12s on the shoe and on the box, but without a doubt, they were 10s. Be careful when ordering from this site. They may be selling manufacturing defects.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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These are not 12s, they fit like a 10. They must sell shoes on this site that had some sort of manufacturing issue.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
On the artwork I didn't know whether I should be offended or just laughed The shoe itself is too small too tight and extremely uncomfortable I would not recommend buying these shoes..
AK A,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
Poor quality. will be returning to a Van's outlet
Trace,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I barely got these shoes out of the box before immediately returning them. The fabric used has GLITTER in it. It shimmers and shines WAY TOO much, and there's no where in the description about this. Big disappointment.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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TOO HEAVY
I'd also recommend:
CLARKS. FIT FLOPS
Pam, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These should have lasted longer than they did. Hole in the top within a year :(
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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These shoes were a great substitute look when the Disney Villain Vans were unavailable. However, my son has worn these, in conjunction with another pair of shoes (so not wearing them everyday), for just a few months and the seams along both sides of both shoes started ripping and separating within about 6 weeks of owning the shoes. He didn't bring it to my attention until recently, but I'm not impressed with these Vans. It's not worth it to buy a shoe that's just going to need to be replaced in a very few months!
Kellie B, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Verified Purchase
They sent me the wrong grey shoes because they were out of stock of my size. Though the box was labeled correctly the shoes inside were a different style of grey Vans. Had to wait for the return to process and they still didn't have my size.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I love Vans. I've burned through dozens of pairs over the past decade or so, but these were really disappointing. I love the look of them, but after less than a week of wear (bought them months ago, but waited till summer to rock these bad boys) the stitching around the ankle came loose and just kind of hangs there...and these shoes have never touched a board. I wanted a great looking summer shoe, but this loose piece really kills their look. Maybe I just got a lemon.
Devin C, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These look great, but the lining of the footbed has come loose on them twice now (original pair we ordered, then a replacement pair Zappos sent us).
Laura K, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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There were some fluro yellow vans for sale and then I was going to buy them the next day and then all of a sudden they weren't being sold anymore. I was so exited that I was getting my first pair of vans and then woopdedoo they disappeared I was so upset. So please if some Zappos person reads this please report this to the boss or someone who can bring them back on the market. So please put the the fluro yellow vans back on the market and don't get confused with the other yellow ones. So please put the fluro yellow vans authentic with black laces back on the market (not the other yellow ones that are already there or the low pro ones or the ones with white laces). Thanks whoever puts them back on the market.
Heebee G, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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These were just what my "no flash" daughter wanted. Unfortunately the footbed is not colorproof, and when she got rained on one day, she would up with blue socks and feet. Try a little harder, VANS!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Have only had these for about a month and the sole of the shoe is not staying attached to the canvas of the shoe in any way shape or form. Highly disappointed in this as I have another pair of Vans that has held up well for years (leather with a vulcanized sole). Will not be buying these shoes in the future and would return if possible.
Jon, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Lousy quality. My daughter had these for two months and already has a hole in the toe. Don't waste your money.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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We've only had these for about a month and there is already a rip in the side. The wearer doesn't drag his foot along the ground sideways, but that is what it looks like.
Kimi S, Zappos Customer,
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