Customer Reviews Vans SK8-Hi Reissue

I don't skate but I have tried many brands of skate shoes and this is the best style out there for my feet. These shoes fit similar to converse and are basically, like a wider Converse, so if you find Converse too narrow then this may be your brand. These will run a full size to a half size large, in Men's shoes I take a 10.5 or a Women's 12 however in these I wear a Men's Size 9 or 9.5. If that is what you are looking for, then you may have found your shoe. While I have found horrible design flaws with the Authentic's, Era's and Old Skool Vans I have not found any severe problems with this style of Vans and I have tried most styles of Vans. These do need to be broken in but then again I have extremely sensitive feet to the point where almost everything about any shoe on the market irritates me but I am so surprised by the comfort of this style that I almost can't believe it. These are also the widest Vans I have tried so far, but the toe box is kind of flat depending on your feet so if you are looking for something with a high toe box, maybe if you have a hammertoe and need extra room, this may be out, however you should still try them as you may like them. I have found variances even though I have 3 pairs of Sk8 Hi Reissue. One pair I absolutely had to buy a 9.5 (they are by Van Doren) and the other 2 pairs size 9 was more than large enough, the other 2 styles I have are Nintendo NES and Pool Vibes. I have a wide and flat foot, and well, this style is completely ideal for my foot, after going through the agony of trying on almost every running shoe on the market, thankfully I am also not a runner, in multiple sizes and both Men's and Women's styles and having none fit these have been a huge blessing. These are Vans so the insoles on most of them are the same, at least the classic Vans, the insole is a semi-thick pad with a tiny arch. You can also put an insole over it and still have enough room in the shoe, that is what I do and the combination works well. You cannot pull the stock insole out though, without causing damage to the shoe since its completely glued in. Basically if you have an impossible to fit wide and flat foot this is a great shoe to try. I have also tried the Pro Vans, and while they do have a better insole with arch support they seemed to have curved the bottom of the shoe inward as in building the shoe so its curved towards the inside of the shoe so your foot sits on top of a hard lump of curve instead of fitting inside the shoe like with the original SK8 Hi (this is the best way for me to describe it). This curve as I am going to call it causes my feet lots of horrible arch pain, so I will stick with the classics thank you. If they took the pro Ultra HD insole and dropped it into a regular pair of Vans without the curved insole you would have the perfect mix.

Great shoe and design

I adore these shoes. I wear an 11 normally, but always go with 11.5 in Vans. They fit perfectly, and look amazing. My one complaint is that the laces do not stay tied. Perhaps as they wear in, this will no longer be the case!

Beware of low quality! I am a huge fans of Ski8, but these are not high quality. I've worn them 4 times after purchasing them a week ago, and I just noticed this morning that they are falling apart. I'm so disappointed. The style is amazing, the quality, not so much. The color stripes are made with some kind of plastic coating and they are ripping all around the shoe. I'm returning them.

Great high tops, go great with my style. Always had to double knot laces. After 2.5 years got my first hole and the sole. Easy to keep clean and comfy.

I got a pair of Moonbeam, and they fit perfectly! I wouldn't say they are so comfortable that it feels like walking on clouds, but they are comfortable enough to wear all day. Perfect everyday-wear pair of shoes!

I bought these for my college-attending daughter. She loves them. They fit true to size and keep her feet warm as she walks around her Boston campus. Love the fact that they are also water proof.

Love the shoes. Great price, fantastic look (I'm 32, male, and work for a tech company in NYC), and pretty comfortable for this type of shoe. I've gotten several compliments from friends and colleagues. All in all, I recommend them.

Super comfortable and stylish. Leather is a great touch. Just look all other high tops, they run a half since large so go down a 1/2 size.

Ordered these, they came super fast. Unfortunately they were too big! Will definitely be ordering again in a smaller size.

I loved the styling, but the toe box felt too wide for my narrow feet, which is probably the result of it being a unisex shoe. In the end I was looking for something a little more feminine than skater. Gave these a shot, but decided to return.

Looked nice, but the pattern started to come off and the soles developed holes in them after about six months and would allow water into the shoe.

I find Vans to be one of the more comfortable shoes you can buy. They offer a similar classic profile like Chuck Taylors but have more room for wider feet.. Style-wise, this reissue offers a nice variation from the classic wave stripe, giving the colorway even more pop.

This is my second pair. I was pleased with how long they lasted, and that the fit and feel seem to be consistent. There are many color and design options to flaunt my unique style. I can wear them with pants and skirts

The shoe fit perfectly. I got the true white which is all leather. Love them so glad I got them

Size & Fit was perfect definitely buying more

Bought these for my daughter and they fit perfectly and she loves them.

Perferct!

Great purchase! True to size.