Customer Reviews Vans Authentic Wide

I need flat, zero-drop shoes for casual everyday wear. I used to love wearing Vans, but my feet have grown wider over the years and now they're too narrow. I thought the Authentic Wide might work -- sadly, it does not. If you have a D-width foot, these shoes might be perfect for you. My 2E (female) feet are just too wide for them. Also would've liked a bit more cushioning for my (ahem!) older feet. As wide shoes go, these really aren't very wide. As you can see in the pics, these are about a "pinky toe" too narrow for my feet. It's my understanding that shoe companies including Vans are making shoes smaller to save on costs and maximize their profits. Unfortunately, we consumers are the ones who pay the price in cramped toes, cramped feet, deformities like bunions, and other foot ills like plantar fasciopathy.

Need more wide options, or at least more colors

Thanks, vans for finally making a cool shoe for people with troll feets. You guys are the greatest

These are great shoes to use as your daily's. I got the wide ones because I wear them to work & it's less on my feet when I'm constantly going. Love em!

Always love a good pair of vans, glad they make them in a wide size

I don't have much words to say how comfy these shoes are! Definitely worth buying again

The shoe itself was of fine quality. However, it was not wide enough--my foot was bursting out the side of the shoe's sole. According to a measuring device, I'm an EEE wide; so perhaps, shouldn't be a surprise. If you are an ever-so slightly wide/E size, I can picture this fitting.

These shoes have the exact same width as my normal (non-wide) vans. Was hoping to be able to keep wearing vans with some of the foot issues I'm experiencing, but unfortunately I will have to look elsewhere! Don't buy these if you actually need a wide shoe.

Defective insole and will need to be returned. Slightly irritated by the return process (not an exchange, so need to order another pair and wait for a refund) which does not ask for any information so someone else doesn't end up with this pair.

Great Product and a wardrobe staple - same quality as always.

I love my new Vans! This is the first time that I purchase any vans in wide fit. They are great! The toe box is a little wider so for me that means no blisters on my pinky toe! The only thing that I think can be improved on are the soles. Offering the wide shoes with the softer kushy insoles would make this shoe a 10+. #sweepstakes

It's always hard to find shoes that fit me because I have a wide foot. These vans fit me perfectly!! Finally I can have style and comfort #sweepstakes

Skateboard or casual Van's has you covered. Been wearing Vans since the 70s and 50 years later they are still here and since discovering the Wide shoes even more comfortable. Need more colors and more old school patterns in Wide width. The classic dark blue and red or navy blue.

So grateful that Vans has a wide option for their Authentic shoes! I have loved Vans for awhile, but switching to the wide option has opened up a whole new word of comfort. I'm now on my 5th pair of the black and white colorway. I only wish there were more color options available because I would probably get them.

I have so much more space for my toes and it's more comfortable. Great for lifting at the gym

I love Aithentics and have worn them for years. This particular pair I bought these for my 15yo son to wear for dress shoes. He has a wider foot, so finding this shoe in a wide worked perfectly. #sweepstakes

Best pair of Vans ever, they look sick af

10/10

14 year old grandson loves that they are lightweight and the versatility to wear casual or dress up.

Love these shoes. The whole family wears vans and would keep buying over and over again. Just wish they lasted longer. #sweepstakes

These shoes fit great and are comfortable. Not easy finding shoes in this size. Will reorder again

I love my "OG vans" as I call them. First style of vans I ever got and have always had a pair of them. Will always get the authentics!