Vans Unisex Authentic(tm) Core Classics Sneaker

Great shoes for my son better prices than the vans store and I don’t have to go to the mall!

Vans are the way to go comfort and style

These shoes are amazing, I am not much of a skater but I just love the way they look. These are my first pair of Vans, and now I see what all the hype is about. I bought the gumsoles, and they look great. I wore them on a recent trip to Nigeria, and got a lot of compliments from friends and strangers. They are stylish, durable and easy to clean. They look good with jeans and shorts, long socks and short socks. They seem stiff and uncomfortable at first but after wearing them and walking around with them (breaking them in) they become your new best friend. I have long and sort of skinny feet and there was no problem at all. i can tell that if my feet were to stop growing length wise and just get wider that I could just loosen up the laces and there will be no problem. All I had to do was throw it in the wash. However, this made the black fade a bit after washing, so I do not recommend the washing machine for everyone.

My problems with the shoes are
-Its lack of arch support or cushioning: I had to walk around a lot on my trip, and I could feel the rocks underfoot as I walked over them. I don’t have that problem as much in the US, as the roads are relatively rock-free.
-Fading canvas: I know black material easily fades in the sun, and these shoes are no exception. They are still mostly black, but not the deep hue as it was when I bought it.
-Creases around toe area: This is related to the fading, as I find that the part of the shoes above the mid sole, where the shoe flexes in a walk cycle has some white crease lines on the left leg.

Bottom line: These shoes are perfect for my lifestyle and that they may not have the same results with everyone. But they’re perfect if you’re trying to look good, that’s for sure.

I got these shoes in a size 6.5 in mens (I’m an 8 in womens) and they fit wonderfully. I have noticed, though, that Vans generally tend to run a little larger than say, Nike. Additionally, they’re naturally a bit of a wider shoe.
The color is super vibrant, and it doesn’t fade easily. Mine have lasted about a year and a half of daily use. The white bottoms do get quite dirty but you can easily clean them with some detergent and a toothbrush. The laces are super easy to clean too- I just throw them in the washer.
They don’t have much arch support, but they’re supposed to be skate shoes, which means they’re built to be flat. They’re pretty comfortable on their own, but after a full day of walking around, like if you have a retail job, your feet will get a little sore because they don’t offer much support. However, I’ve found that if you put some foot inserts for arch support, they’re a great everyday shoe.
You won’t be disappointed with these shoes! I get compliments all of the time and they’re some of my favorite shoes!

good quality, heavy bottom.

I have always loved Vans shoes because they are comfortable and fit perfectly growing up I have always worn this shoe brand and they have never disappointed I will be buying more

Pedí mi talla y me llegó bien pero me quedó grande, aún asi se ven muy lindos y cómodos