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    Vans' storied history, and our connection with skate and surf culture, began in 1966 Southern California with the rolling out of a single pair of shoes. They were named Authentic. In the generations since, they have only gotten more popular amongst hardcore skaters and skate enthusiasts. Their design is simple, stylish, and effective: a low top lace-up profile made with sturdy canvas uppers, and signature waffle rubber soles.

    • Canvas uppers.
    • Metal eyelets.
    • Vulcanized waffle rubber outsoles.
    • Solid colorways.
    • Unisex sizing.
    • Imported.


    REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

    by PowerReviews
    Canvas Authentic
     
    4.5

    (based on 239 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (150)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (73)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (10)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (4)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (2)

    94%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Stylish (217)
    • Comfortable (200)
    • Durable (124)
    • Versatile (114)
    • Cushions impact (97)

    Cons

    • Stains easily (61)
    • Wears out quickly (54)
    • Poor arch support (50)
    • Poor cushioning (29)
    • Chafes easily (21)

    Best Uses

    • Casual wear (208)
    • School (194)
    • Going out (152)
    • Travel (135)
    • Beach wear (75)
      • Sizing:
      • Feels full size too small

         

        Feels half size too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        81% 

        (191 reviews)

        Feels half size too big

         

        Feels full size too big

         
      • Width:
      • Feels too narrow

         

        Feels true to width

         

        93% 

        (214 reviews)

        Feels too wide

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Style driven (93), Stylish (65), Comfort driven (37), Trendy style (23), Conservative (10)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Affordable, stylish, buuut...

    I enjoy them, I was a little unsure about getting them at first because I felt like I was going to look like a grandma with these shoes. Buuut I love them. They're light...Read complete review

    I enjoy them, I was a little unsure about getting them at first because I felt like I was going to look like a grandma with these shoes. Buuut I love them. They're light, somewhat comfortable, go perfect with skinny jeans (regular skate shoes make your feet look entirely too big), they're stylish, hell.. Haha they're just nice.

    The downside, I would never skate with these shoes, they are for people with flat feet (like me), they tear easy (a con if you want the fresh and clean look, but I like the wear and tear look), and I personally think they look weird if you're wearing anything besides shorts or skinny jeans.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Great shoes, but bad color

    I recieved the Hawaiian Ocean Blue Vans sneakers as a gift for my birthday recently. The light sky-blue color was what really made me want them. I was dissapointed to find that the advertised ...Read complete review

    I recieved the Hawaiian Ocean Blue Vans sneakers as a gift for my birthday recently. The light sky-blue color was what really made me want them. I was dissapointed to find that the advertised color was really a darker teal blue-green. Plus, in the advertised photo, there were four rows of eyelets on the shoe, but when I received my sneakers, there were five eyelets instead. I really wish that the products sold here would be marketed more truthfully. Despite the coloration dissapointments, this shoe is of pretty decent quality and very, very comfortable. I would reccomend this product to a friend, but before purchasing you may want to see your desired style of Vans in person to be sure you aren't being deceited.

    Reviewed by 239 customers

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    5.0

    BOUGHT 10 PAIRS FOR GROOMSMEN AT WEDDING

    By SOON TO BE HAPPILY MARRIED

    from CORONA, CA

    About Me Conservative

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Stylish

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear

      Comments about Canvas Authentic:

      I bought 10 pairs for the Dads and all of the groomsmen for my wedding. They fit great. The wedding is in a few days. I can't wait to see the Vans on all of the guys.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
       
      5.0

      Awesome!!! Very comfortable!!

      By benjiman81498

      from K-Town Tennessee

      About Me Stylish

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Cushions Impact
      • Fly
      • Stylish

      Cons

      • Chafes Easily
      • Squeaks

      Best Uses

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

      Comments about Canvas Authentic:

      Soooo comfortable it's like walking on pillows!!! One problem though...When you first get them they do squeak a little bit. For, me after a while though it went away though.all in all... it's a great shoe!

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
       
      5.0

      AWESOME SHOES!

      By Emmy

      from East Elmhurst,NY

      About Me Stylish

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Cushions Impact
      • Durable
      • Good Arch Support
      • Stylish
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Going Out
        • School

        Comments about Canvas Authentic:

        these vans are amazing i love them

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

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        I LOVE VANS

        By vans<3

        from england

        About Me Stylish

        Pros

        • Stylish

        Cons

        • Stains Easily

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Going Out

        Comments about Canvas Authentic:

        I LOVE VANSS THERE SO TRENDY AND COMFY I ESPECIALLY LOVE THE COLOURS LIKE THE RED! THEY ARE FUN AND WACKY, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! LOTS OF LOVE,, BUUUYYY VANNNS YOU WONT REGRET IT!!!

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
         
        3.0

        Don't lie, not comfortable

        By 'Nuff Said.

        from Texas

        About Me Trendy

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Stylish

        Cons

        • Poor Arch Support
        • Poor Cushioning

        Best Uses

        • School

        Comments about Canvas Authentic:

        OK, so i wrote a review about these right after i bought them. Don't get me wrong, they're very good looking. BUT, after two weeks of being on my feet all day at a band camp, i was wishing I had my athletic shoes. These simply do not cushion well. People who say they are comfortable must not have others shoes that are very good. I had to by a heel insert to help. I know that there are other Vans that have better cushioning (these were actually my first pair) such as the bali slip-ons. also if the insole wasn't glued in, i'd be happier. I'm looking forward to my next pair.

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

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