Customer Reviews Vans Skate Old Skool™
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790 total reviews
Review Breakdown:
60%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
9%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
7%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
9%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
16%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
83%"Felt true to size"
96%"Felt true to width"
91%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I wore these for the first time and they made my right heel bleed through my sock. The insole is comfortable but the back really hurt my heels
123,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I've had this pair of Vans since September of last year, and they were starting to break in very well, and get very comfortable as Vans do. I mostly just walk city streets and go to stores wearing these.
However, on my walk today, I looked at my soles, and the right outsole is ripping away from the foxing. I'm honestly very disappointed, because once you get a rip like that, it's soon that the pair is ruined.
Ggge,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I am a huge fan of Vans! I have been wearing them since I was a teenager and never had an issue. However, I wore these out for the day and my toes feel cramped + my heels are blistered. I'm so disappointed in this style. :/
Vans G,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I have a million pairs of vans and this is the only pair that has ever caused blisters so disappointing
Casey,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
This shoes are very tight, and hurt me and my wife's feet withing 20mins of putting them on. After 30 mins I couldn't walk from pain and had to take them off. A solution may be take the insole out and put a different pair in. This pair has different insole from any other vans I bought and I have about 10 pairs currently.
Jaye,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
These shoes fit very tightly and 8 even bought then a size above my other vans in my vast collection. If you like these shoes replace the insole with a different one.
Mr. P,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I wear old skools and the slips on daily, Not sure what the difference is but these rub the back of my heels no matter what socks I wear.
Audrey,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
wore this shoe once and the back heel hurts so bad. By the end of the day, my heel had a calluss. First time owning and wearing vans shoe, probably won't buy another unless someone responds and tells me a comfty shoe that vans makes.
Shiv,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I am a huge Vans Head. I wear the brand everyday. But these these are trash. The shoe is so stiff and has murdered my poor heels. Walking less than a mile in them the plastic heel and leather inside is a bad combo especially for a shoe that is unable to adjust. Big miss for me.
Colin,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I wish vans made their shoes like they did 15 years ago, with a wider toe box and manlier profile. I used to only wear old skools for a good decade. 95% of the models are too narrow now for no reason at all other than to appeal to teenage girls, which is their target audience now. The skate sk8-low is a better and wider shoe in my opinion, which they've evidently stopped making recently, so I gave these a go, even knowing already that the classic series is too narrow.... . These are too narrow for me as well and even look overly narrow and feminine on your feet. They're practically "corner kickers." We want a more rounded and less pointy toe box.
I'd also recommend:
straye
Matt, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
The shoe looks fine. But after a few Ollie's it wears and holes start to form. Not worth the price. Get DC shoes if you want durability.
Aiden,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I have worn 10.5 Vans slip ins for a decade. Literally dozens of pairs. These feel like 9s. So tight they are unwearable
Lou,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I had high hopes for these shoes and loved them initially. However, they dig into the back part of your heals and rub against them as you walk, making it very uncomfortable.
After 2 hours of wearing them, i had noticeable pain. After a full days use of +8 hours, i had bleeding ankles. 3 weeks later of wearing bandaids on the back of my heals to break them in, it is still the same deal.
I had to soften the top part of the heals with some pliers by flattening it out and bending it backwards. Some of the stitching ripped in the process.
Anonymous,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
My boyfriend wears a size 14 and most of vans shoes don't go to that size. I called customer support and they said that it can't be made even if I offered more money to do so.
Bones,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
It's up to Nick Michel so I guess he can do whatever he wants. That being said, they are Brown Skate Old Schools with his name at the Top of the Tongue and a Design on the Insole. Are the point of these to be a Secret if I'm not wearing shorts? In which case insert the Will Ferrell Anchorman GIF of "I'm not even mad, that's amazing". If this wasn't intentional then why isn't the insole pattern on the Side wall? Just For one possible example. So as to be unique. Or again, if he is living his truth, and this is his result of having the incredibly rare opportunity of being a few of 7 billion people to have a Signature shoe. Then here it is. Cool.
DangerZ,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
Been wearing Slip-on Pros for years. The tongue on these is tighter than a toddler size. Please bring back: Original materials and Ultra Cush Insoles
Ichigo,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
Wouldn't buy again, they give me blisters. Terrible shoe I have always gotten van shoes never has this happened before, waste of money.
MJ,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
Surprised because I've never had a problem with slip ons from vans before but I got this pair with the pro Cush for extra support but it is sized so weird! The shoe feels too long on me but it's so slim towards the top fourth of my foot. It thought maybe I need to just break it in and while that was an extremely uncomfortable process, it helped not give me blisters on me heels anymore but I feel like it's actually hurting my foot now since it's my everyday pair of shoes. I notice I'm walking differently now when I'm not wearing my shoes. Sad because I spent more money on these hoping it would be better but it was worse :(
Shane,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
These look good but, very uncomfortable. They're really stiff and even with tall socks, the heel of the shoes have caused blisters on both feet.
Disappointed O,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
The shoes look great but were way too small. I am usually an 11.5 men's and that's what I ordered. I could barely squeeze my foot in them.
Van,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
2 stars because I mourn the previous design. They got a new supplier or something because these are noticeably different than my previous pair and what I'm guessing is a design they've evolved. The heel cup is now taller and stiffer, which means they eat up the back of your ankle and are far more difficult to break in and put on. Hopefully they pack in but right now after two weeks they're still blister machines.
RB,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
Heel lining is super stiff and painful compared to the last pair I got which I loved. Hopefully the next gen will fix this issue / go back.
QP,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I've been wearing Vans for 30 years for causal wear and skating. These are horrible! Heavy, uncomfortable and don't breath well.
Black M,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I really love the look and the overall feel of these; however the right shoe is chewing up my heel. I haven't been able yo wear them for about a week. They are definitely not "new" at this point.
Jenn,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Vans US
I wanted to love these. Weird fitting and hurt to walk in. The pro versions were much more comfortable. Why fox something that wasn't broken?
Vic T,
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