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The Old Skool has never been lacking in the attitude department. It brought the dawn of the classic Vans side stripe that has developed into a status symbol of tradition and skate stature. Aside from all that personality, they have lasted as long as they have because of their ability to perform on a skateboard, and to last, and last. Though they now share the ranks with many new Vans styles with their own innovations, the Old Skools aren't going anywhere.

  • Canvas and suede uppers.
  • Reinforced suede toe, heel and eyerow.
  • Side stripe detail.
  • Vulcanized waffle outsole.
  • Solid colorways.
  • Unisex sizing.
  • Imported.

Suede/Canvas Old Skool

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    Suede/Canvas Old Skool
     
    4.0

    (based on 140 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (67)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (43)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (9)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (6)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (15)

    80%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Stylish (113)
    • Comfortable (99)
    • Versatile (69)
    • Durable (67)
    • Cushions impact (42)

    Cons

    • Poor cushioning (23)
    • Poor arch support (22)
    • Wears out quickly (19)
    • Stains easily (14)
    • Too stiff (13)

    Best Uses

    • Casual wear (108)
    • School (79)
    • Going out (75)
    • Travel (59)
    • Work (33)
      • Sizing:
      • Feels full size too small

         

        Feels half size too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        87% 

        (115 reviews)

        Feels half size too big

         

        Feels full size too big

         
      • Width:
      • Feels too narrow

         

        Feels true to width

         

        93% 

        (114 reviews)

        Feels too wide

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Stylish (54), Conservative (32), Comfort driven (15), Style driven (14), Trendy style (4)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    been wearing these my whole life.

    I've been wearing my black and white old-skools everyday for years now. my dad always wore them, and bought me my first pair when I was pretty young. I kept wearing them because they're...Read complete review

    I've been wearing my black and white old-skools everyday for years now. my dad always wore them, and bought me my first pair when I was pretty young. I kept wearing them because they're perfect.

    They're super comfy, they last ages, and they wear-in really well. They also have really good grip if you're a skater, and as they're not quite as popular as the Eras and the Authentics, they're kinda more original.
    I don't think there's actually any Cons to these shoes, as they never really get dirty, they don't stain, they don't fall apart, and they only really start to wear out after years of day to day wear.

    seriously, best shoes.

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Love em, but...

    I wear these shoes to cruze around with my daughter on my old school board with big softies. They've got good padding under the ball of the foot to take a good beating. The ...Read complete review

    I wear these shoes to cruze around with my daughter on my old school board with big softies. They've got good padding under the ball of the foot to take a good beating. The heel isn't as well padded and they ache after a long walk. Love the look but the rubber that meets the canvas started separating after about 2 months. The canvas them started to tear at this point. Bummer. I still wear them around cuz they're super comfy even if they do look a little trashy after about 6 months. There's got to be something more durable to spend you're money on. Also, why so many lace holes?

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    5.0

    Love these shoes

    By Waffle Soul

    from Orange County, CA

    About Me Conservative

    Pros

    • Breathes Well
    • Comfortable
    • Cushions Impact
    • Durable
    • Stylish
    • Versatile

    Cons

    • Poor Arch Support
    • Too Stiff

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear
    • Going Out
    • School
    • Travel
    • Work

    Comments about Suede/Canvas Old Skool:

    love these shoes so much. They are a little stiff when you first get them but you just have to break them in. Another thing is that they have poor arch support but I just put in an arch support. Other than that they a perfect.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width
     
    1.0

    Cute but Painful

    By Meg

    from Boston, MA

    About Me Stylish

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Stylish

    Cons

    • Chafes Easily
    • Too Stiff

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear

    Comments about Suede/Canvas Old Skool:

    These shoes are the cutest! Sadly, I only wore them twice because they literally made my heels bleed. Even through socks, the plastic lining rubbed the skin by my Achilles tendon until it became raw. I let my wounds heal and walked in them again for about a mile... same thing. Since I'd already worn them I had to donate them.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width
     
    4.0

    blisters??

    By Isaac

    from kristiansand, Norway

    About Me Stylish

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Breathes Well
    • Good Arch Support
    • Stylish
    • Versatile

    Cons

    • Uncomfortable

    Best Uses

      Comments about Suede/Canvas Old Skool:

      the first day i wore them, i got some pretty serius blisters on the heel of both my feet, im pretty sure i have the right size and all that, has anyone else had this? other than that really cool shoes, awesome for skateboarding, very grippy!

      • Sizing:
      • Feels half size too small
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
       
      4.0

      Awesome Shoe

      By Gentlemans Shadow

      from Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

      About Me Conservative

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Breathes Well
      • Comfortable
      • Cushions Impact
      • Stylish
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Going Out
        • Travel

        Comments about Suede/Canvas Old Skool:

        Other than the size feels slightly small the shoe is amazing. would be alittle greater for a black/green but still awesome either way

        • Sizing:
        • Feels half size too small
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        Tongue sewn in crooked......

        By Shifty

        from Tucson, AZ

        About Me Stylish

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        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Cushions Impact
        • Durable
        • Stylish
        • Versatile

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Beach Wear
          • Casual Wear
          • Going Out
          • School
          • Travel
          • Work

          Comments about Suede/Canvas Old Skool:

          I love these classic vans. But this is the 2nd bad pair I received. 1st pair left shoe was lower in back then front. I returned them and this pair has the left tongue sewn in totally crooked. To the right to point where it almost goes under right side of foot. I've already had to return 1 pair and need shoes to wear and do not want to go thru return process without shoes.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels half size too small
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

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