Customer Reviews Vans SK8-Hi MTE

Super soft suede treated for water resistance which is nice, good width for those with wider feet (ladies—I don’t know if they’d be considered wide for men), warm and soft lining for winter, decent tread for traction, and the deep magenta is really cute. I deducted a star only because they have virtually no arch support (footbed is flat much like converse all stars, though more cushioned than those). I made a huge order trying to find the perfect (comfy, everyday) fall ankle boot for my hard-to-fit wide and flat lady feet, ordered these to try too on a whim, and ended up returning almost everything else but keeping these! Of the three pairs I kept, I’m definitely the most excited to wear these. Great shoes!

These are fantastic shoes. I love Vans, and these shoes don't disappoint in the fit department. I need a wider shoe, and Vans are one of the few brands that fit out of the box with no wearing in time. This particular model is very cute on. I don't think I'd recommend them for really severe weather. My guess is that they are not water proof enough to stay leak free really during rainy or snowy conditions. I just wore these out in some wet snow/rain and they seem to have stayed dry, though my right foot was starting to get a bit damp near the toes. Bottom line: if it is cold but not wet out, these stylish hi-MTEs will keep your feet toasty!

Picked these up for a steal of a deal since I needed some brown shoes and wanted another pair of Vans that I could wear in more cold weather. For what I got these for I really can't complain. They look amazing and decently comfortable. I wear a 9.5 in Puma , Nike and Adidas but wear a 9 in Vans. Great shoes. Tongue is attached to side so it's a little more difficult to slip your foot in and out without loosening up the laces a but. Can't comment on the waterproof or water resistant qualities but these are really nice shoes if you can get them at a good price.

These have a high quality feel to them. The inside is lined making it good for cold weather. This also made it feel a little snug with socks on, but not enough that I wanted to get a larger size. Very happy overall.

Canters in, makes my ankle turn inward. Too wide for womens 13 medium/B width. Had to return. Otherwise, cute leather bootie.

So cute! Fit is great and true to size. Could be a little cushier when walking long distances, but overall are extremely comfortable.

Love the look and styling. Not such a good fit though. Felt the top of my (big)toes being pressed down. Toe box not high enough? Had to return, sigh..... :(

These look great, weather you lace em up or wear them more loose, pants stopping at cuff of hightop. Wearing the lighter suede in NYC, they've held up surprisingly well stomping about nasty subway tunnels and punishing asphalt. Not exactly water PROOF. Too deep of a puddle will certainly sneak into your shoe, as will standing in water for too long around the seams of the sole, only reason it lacks the coveted 5th star in this review. But it glides right off the tops in the rain. Keep my feet nice and warm, like these a lot!

The shoe is put together very nicely. Soft leather all around with a fabric collar. Perfect for cold/wet weather because of tongue structure good luck getting water on your toes. Great buy.

Unfortunately, we were sent women's size 10.5 instead of men's 10.5. Now they are sold out of what we need. My son really liked the look of these though!

I purchased these high-tops for my Halloween Ellen Ripley costume (first Alien movie) and was very pleased with the look and quality of this shoe. I'm not used to high tops so they did feel a bit odd and I they felt a bit wider and bigger than my shoes normally do. This could be because they are offered in men's sizing, even though I ordered the equivalent to my normal women's size and my feet are somewhat narrow anyways. What I like about them is they are much sturdier and more protected from the elements than standard canvas Van's and they looked perfect for tromping around trying to avoid Xenomorphs. Definitely recommended!

Too narrow! Otherwise they would of fit perfect.

Really cool looking shoe. Definitely seems like it would be water resistant/proof. But very stiff. Too narrow for me. Not as much give as other Vans leather shoes.

It's comfortable.

These shoes are quite wide. My Brannock size is 12E and these shoes are plenty wide to accommodate my foot. I can even wear them with thick wool socks without feeling crowded. The length fits true to size. They aren't the most comfortable shoes, however. There isn't very much cushioning and they feel kind of weird around my heels but I'm not sure why. They are quite flat, that may be a positive or a negative depending on your preference. The laces aren't long enough for me to lace all the way up. I skip the top eyelets. These shoes are marketed as a winter design, with extra insulation. I don't find them to be excessively warm or thick though. Although I've only had them for a couple months and it's still winter, I expect them to be fine for summer wear.

Overall the Vans MTE is a good shoe. But I didn't get what I was expecting . I find the shoe to not be warm at all, even when I'm wearing thick thermal socks. It does withstand water/snow . And the suede material holds its color and feel. Also the durable outsole is a plus . If you're looking for a stylish low profile substitute to bulky boots these aren't your best bet, but they do hold there own to an extent when battling the elements .

I really like these sneakers but I am leaving a star off because the top of the sneaker toe box is really thin. You can see the top of your toe moving. I re-ordered in a half size larger. But overall this is a nice sneaker.

Great shoes, delivery time was quick.

Color is just a tiny smidgeon darker in real life, but otherwise, great shoes!

I've been wearing these shoes for a week in the rain and a little snow. They keep my feet warm and dry! They took two days to break in as they are leather high tops. My only complaint with these shoes is that the foot bed is not very padded and supportive. These shoes look great.

I got the black/tweed color. Very cool looking shoes! Seem very well constructed. Have only worn them in the rain a couple times. So far so good. If you love Vans, you'll love these!

Great shoes. The waterproofing is great for sloppy conditions (rain or sleet). Very warm and very comfortable. I think these will be great once the snow starts coming.

I really like these as an effectively waterproof shoe to wear around in crappy weather. They function like lightweight boots while looking like regular Vans (at least the black leather ones). Two issues: I find the sole, ironically, really slippery on wet surfaces for an all-weather shoe. It may be fine on dirt or asphalt or in snow but I slipped several times on city streets on metal or tile in the rain. It's certainly no Vibram rubber. Also, one of the rear straps used to pull them on broke after on the third use. Still, I like them enough to return that pair for another.

Overall, I like them. Kind of stiff feeling. I also own the Sk8-hi skinny/thin shoes, basic white sneakers, and those are more comfortable-- not nearly as stiff. I wore these once in the rain and had no problem.