Customer Reviews Vans Skate SK8-Hi®

Not the best shoes I've bought recently. I buy vans very often this is the first time they've been a disappointment.

Bought shoes for school. Found same pair at local sports store for $25 cheaper than I paid ordering directly from manufacturer.

I purchased a pair of Vans slip ons in a size 11 Women's/9.5 Men's and they fit great and had a lot of cushion so when I needed a new pair I ordered these and they were too tight and more narrow. I'm not sure why they changed them, but if you're considering buying these and you have bigger or slightly bigger feet, maybe try a size up. I returned them and got a different style.

Like the other reviews, the shoes tear up the back of your heel. I bought a foot petal pair that seems to have greatly helped with that though. The shoes are tight in the toes as well, but hopefully that breaks in. If it wasn't for the heel issue, the stars would be way higher.

I was very fond of the "pro" line but this is my first pair of slip-ons after they've apparently switched to just "skateboarding" branding. Size Up! You're more than likely gonna need to go up a size on these cause cause all the cushioning and extra material makes these a real crowded fit. These shoes are very, very comfy and very durable in my experience. My 3 star rating comes from the design flaw of the heel. The heels on these things bite! They dig into your skin and never seem to finally break in and stop. Definitely never used to be an issue for me in the Pros. Be warned! The heel digs in.

I bought for myself and my husband, I also bought a different pair in the same size. The other color fit as the ones I have purchased in the past, these were a size too small. I shipped them back with the return label and my return hasn't been processed to reorder the correct size. Still waiting for return to be processed 3 weeks later. Sheesh....

I love Vans, and all the ones I've gotten for myself and family have been great, except this one. After one wear the back of my heals, (both of them) were rubbed so raw they bled. I even tried to do the bandaid thing, but didn't work. The spot where the two seams meet at the back of the shoe is where they rub. That seam on each shoe is raised and bumpy. So, unfortunately the shoes r being returned.

Been wearing vans for over 20 years sizing has never been an real issue also never really felt the need to get the pros but guess with age things change. Went looking for pros and found that they were "upgraded" to the skate line and ordered same shoe size as always and could not wear shoes for more than 30mins. Just like other reviews say...shoes are narrower than regular classic vans. After a few days of debating whether to return shoes or not decided to order a shoe stretcher and tried it out for a few days so shoes stretch could set and they turned out great. Now shoes are broken in perfect and I can wear shoes all day without feeling like my feet are in a vice lol.

In terms of design, 10/10, totally cool. In terms of comfort, 3/10. I couldn't wear for more than an hour, they were EXTREMELY uncomfortable and tight in spite of me buying the size I normally wear in this style. Debating on keeping, as I love Silverchair, or just selling on Poshmark

I love Vans styling, these are no exception, but subtle design issue at top of heel curves inward at top of back of shoe and is more pointed and goes up higher on back of ankle, compared to different new Vans shoe of same size. Developed blisters over Achilles' tendon area first time I wore them. No Bueno

Overall well made and stylish, but there is an issue with the seam finish and shape of rear top heel of shoe that causes almost immediate skin blister over Achilles' tendon. Get some Bandaids and good socks if you want to wear

The point where the sole and the heel rubber glue together has come apart on all my Old Skools. Didn't to that back in the day. I'm sure I'm a heel dragger to a point but its a design flaw to have the whole sole fall out the bottom from a glue seam. Super comfortable shoes but longevity is poor. The photo is of a pair that I continued to wear for yard work, but it shows the point of failure very well.

Prefer look of red tag vans. White stretch material isn't appealing, please make that black again. Great shoes to skate in for me personally.

I should of wore these at home before I wen't to my one college class! I've been wearing the same size Vans forever and sad these will kill my heel. Hopefully a heal guard will save this shoe. I was super excited for my first slip on shoe and to dedicate it to longboarding, as my other vans turn into formal wear. These can probably be formal too! Please fix the tightness of the heal. I feel like tight is goos so a slip-on stays on while skating, but I shouldn't bleed for it! :(

I'm not sure what happened with the new vans skate slip on. Seems like they changed factories. Not cushy or as comfortable as they used to be. Colors have changed from black to white on the inside and a couple other areas. Sole is different rubber has changed as well.

I haven't owned a pair of Van's since I was in my early teens. So when I got the chance to buy a pair since my converse had a blow out I was excited. My old skool Van's came in and I tried them. The top of my feet hurt so bad I know its because the shoes are very brand new and need to be broken in. I even bought my correct size so I know that's not the issue. I think when making the shoes at the factory they should keep in mind the people with fatter feet would like to feet into the shoes as well without the top of their feet hurting at the end of the day when trying to break in the shoes. If that changes I would leave a more positive review but for now this is my review. Amazing shoes just think of us people with fat feet. That's my small request.

The shoe looks great, but it has really high arch support. I tried breaking them in and still had pain after four weeks of skating. I switched out my sole from an older shoe that was flatter to this shoe which fixed the problem. however, if you're willing to possibly switch insoles with another shoe, the shoe skates great.

The shoes are great, however I was trying to buy them with the $25 off when I spend $75 and due to some technical issue I was never able to get my $25 off. Very disappointed I was stuck buying a lot of shoes at full price and didn't get any money off. Not sure it's a scam I tried multiple times until the shoes are disappearing and I had to buy them or not get them at all.

Normally wear the reg sk8-hi, paid the extra for these and the tan sole split apart from the shoe. Going with another brand from here on.

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.

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.

I've always bought the Sk8 Hi pro's and they have always been great on my feet right out of the box. These are honestly the most uncomfortable pair of vans I have ever owned. There is some sort of tongue support that rubs in weird places and makes it harder to slip on the shoe. They look great and seam durable (not as durable as the old pro's though). I won't buy these again.

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.

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.