Customer Reviews Vans Old Skool™ Wide

My son had a pair of these in a size 13 regular, but he complained that they hurt his feet, so he never wore them. He really liked them though so I decided to try again. He has wide feet so I was thinking 14 wide, but they didn't have wide, so I ordered a regular 14 and they were too long and too narrow. So I decided to go back down and try a 13 wide and they were too tight. They didn't look wide at all and when we measured them against his 13 regular pair, they were almost identical. The heel of the 13 wide was about 1mm wider than the regular, but the rest of the shoe was the same, so I'm not sure how they classify these as a wide width.

Love them! Sized up and they turned out to be a perfect fit for my wide feets.

I'm a senior citizen and beginner weight lifter. I need balance deadlifting. I read about Vans on power lifting websites. I bought some for the gym. First I removed the glued down insoles, not too hard to do. Put in my prescription, custom orthotics. These Vans have flat bottoms and they stick to the floor. Perfectly level and stable. So glad Vans makes a wide shoe. I tested these out during deadlifts and I am very satisfied with them. For my purposes these shoes are outstanding. They have 9 eyelets and wide cotton laces so I can tighten them exactly the way I want. This is my first pair of Vans. POSITIVES: Excellent weight lifting shoes especially dead lifts and leg presses. They grip the floor. They look good. 9 pair of eyelets. Reasonably priced.

I have wide feet and that usually means wearing shoes that look like you get them with a prescription or that you borrow from your grandpa. These aren't those. Better yet, the Wide is actually wide (not so for every shoe brand). The shoes are not super-padded which means that they're trimmer than the aforementioned grandpa shoes but also means I wouldn't wear them if I had to be on my feet for any amount of time. The only con for me is that the insoles aren't (easily) removable. I need better arch support. I had to tear out the existing insoles and order a second pair (half size bigger) to get something that I could put insoles into. If think all wide shoes should have removable insoles. Wide feet usually means weird feet.

I've been waiting for the day WIDES skated out ! Oh man do they feel good ! highly recommend these!

I was nervous about how wide the vans were going to be..They did a great job the vans fit great had toe room ordered my regular size 9 womens. Love the fit. Will definitely be buying more wide vans please bring the color burgandy in wide please.

I wish you guys make more wide width selections I love vans...

I've been wearing Vans for more than thirty years, in either this style or slip-ons but only the slip-ons came in a wide. Finally came out with the Old Skool Wides - now if I can only customize these....

Finally there is an option for wide feet. Always wanted Vans growing up, always hurt my feet. The fit my feet like a glove and extremely comfortable. Already planning on buying another pair.

I am excited to have new options for my uniquely shaped feet. These old-stool kicks are comfortable and light. They would be my new go-to, except that I do't have the funds to spend on shoes that won't last. I am surprised that after only 1.5 months of wear, that the glue is coming apart for apparently no reason. Now they are strictly INDOOR shoes.

I used to love vans shoes when I was a teen, now I'm 29 and have been struggling to find a pair that fits my 10.5 ee wide feet. It's like the gods were listening and said "try these vans wides, cause they exist" I put it off for weeks and finally decided to order an 11 wide, since vans run a bit small for me. These are so comfortable it's ridiculous! I'll be ordering more for sure.

I'm a 57 year-old second grade teacher and I love wearing these throwback shoes. Makes me think of my youth hanging out with the skater boys in Berkeley. Please make more wide with shoes. I love them, but you only have a few in the wide width.

About a month ago I got back into skateboarding and needed something other than work boots. The old skool shoes are light and comfortable and suit my needs for a skate shoe. Would defiantly buy again and plan on wearing them more as weekend shoe when my boots aren't needed.

I love Vans! Being older, I noticed my feet are wider now. I thought Vans were no longer a pick but then I saw these! My size fits perfect and there's room in the toe box not hurting my toes. I also but a pair of wide slip-ones too and are great! Would be nice to see more color options and a MTE ultra range version. The looks, honestly can't tell a difference between the standard and wide unless you put them side by side. They do not look like the third-party barefoot versions looking like clown feet.

Disappointed that I haven't found the wide old skool's sooner. Classic silhouette, goes with everything, additional 5mm padding, wiggle room for toes, what more could you ask for? These are my everyday shoe that never disappoints.

So happy with my purchase. They are definitely comfortable and fit perfectly. Vans never disappoints.

Well I finally got 13 wides. They are great and so is VANS. Please make more wides. Like the white checkers or anything cooler than white. I love white but the checkers? Cmon.