Customer Reviews Vans Authentic
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82%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
9%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
3%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
2%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
4%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
87%"Felt true to size"
90%"Felt true to width"
59%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
Nice shoes but for less than half the price you can buy cheap knock offs with the same quality.
Rascole,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I have bought the same pair last year and I like the look of them, but for some reason they are brand new shoes and already had a black scuff on it and I hadn't even worn them yet, this is the second time this has happened from ordering them online. I still will wear vans but will probably stop ordering them online.
Jess,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
Love the classic Mickey. Colors are nice, but would have been great to add a little POP of color. And honestly, this would have looked so much better as a slip-on. The laces just take away from the overall look of the shoe.
Llaso,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
The fit and style are great it's the color that's the problem it's not the same as the picture. The color is more of a wine color.
Blue,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
no support, toebox a little tight. I'll probably wear them around for errands, but disappointing that they won't work for anything else.
Mary,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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A bit on the flimsy side, these shoes get A+ for style and D- for fit and durability. I am a perfect off the shelf Doc Martin and Vans 9D. The sizes on the Vans Authentic run at least 1/2 too small and where the rubber hits the road....the wear was telling after a few weeks of moderate walking (no skateboarding!) on the top and sides. This is not one of Van's sturdier set of kicks. If you just have to have these... get one size larger and add an insert. And tread lightly.
Robert E, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I bought these shoes to skateboard; they are vans! But they gave me terrible blisters on my Achilles and ankle. The shoes look fine, but even just walking in them are not comfortable. Not a terrible shoe, but vans have much better options like the old school shoe.
AKB,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
This shoe is definitely not white. It's almost pale yellow. I loved the blue stripe and was why I ordered it but when it arrived it was not a white shoe
D.,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
These had a odor to them I returned them
Pooh,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
Looks fast but runs small. I wear the same size in all my shoes, but I could not fit these.
Runner,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
More gray color than perceived in online photography.
Quality control has gotten worse at Vans. Shoes came scuffed - almost partially worn.
Ak,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
Glad yall changed your pictures now so you can see it said heartbreaker on the side. I loved the show but that ruined it for me
Mylfslayer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Review for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Not sized like typical vans. Much smaller
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
Step up your game Vans. There's no way it should take as long as it did to get a pair of shoes.
AC,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
These plaid Authentic Vans were described as having a green plaid which sounded great. Unfortunately, I see no green at all - more like a dark blue-black plaid. Kinda drab color. Too bad will be returning
Taylor,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
This shoe runs at least a half size small, and Vans does not do exchanges or honor the sale price I originally paid for the item. Would not recommend.
Barb,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
The shoes rip after three days my son wore them
Amy,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
What happened to the quality on the vans authentics? Ive been wearing these for years but it feels like they changed the rubber on the sole and its way less durable and flimsy now.
Jay,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
the quality on these is awful. They wrapped the original sole in fabric and then in a thin rubber, they're falling apart after minimal wear
Staygold,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I have worn authentics for the last 10+ years and never had any issues. I skate in them, mtb, bmx and even use them for hiking! This pair literally fell apart within days. The entire sole detached around the sides then the bottom of the shoe just fell through. It's almost like the shoes weren't even glued. Not sure if this was a defective problem or if the checkered print on the canvas kept the glue from adhering
Christian,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
The right shoe was a full size smaller than the left shoe, as per the label on tongue of shoe. Needless to say it did not fit my foot.
Shoeless J,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
Text inlay on the sole that says "Heartbreaker", not visible from main product photo.
J,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I walk, hike, mountain bike, bmx, snowboard, & kayak. I'm thoroughly calloused. I use different shoes for each activity, none cause blisters or rub my skin off. The Vans Authentic very quickly ripped all the skin off my Achilles. Tried using the fabric band aids that never come off, the Vans tore through big size & tore off medium size. If I don't have to wear moleskin on a 17mile hike, I shouldn't need it to walk from parking lot into a restaurant, but that's how quickly Vans shred my skin.
LionelHutzEsq,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
Don't do it you'll be sorry
Me,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I purchased this shoes online and when I finally got them. I got delivered something completely different of what I order. I try email customer care and no answer. I call customer care and they told me all they could do is give me back my money and to donate the shoes that I got. I'm not a fan of vans but I really like this shoes so I wanted to try them. I'm very disappointed mainly because I told the customer care rep that I would like for the purchase be resend and be correct but didn't wanted to do that. Really bad customer experience, she was not mean but I think she could have done more for me .
Karen C,
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