Authentic Canvas Lace Up Skate Trainers

Beware. They have changed the original gum rubber. It is now a lower grade “flocked” rubber sole. The overall quality is noticeably worse I am very disappointed with Vans.

I love Vans and I have been a fan for iver 20 years, but this pair was a huge disappointment. After just a month of wearing them lightly the sole started separating from the fabric on the sides. Not something you want happening to you one month old shoes. This is probably the 7th or 8th pair I purchase and the previous ones lasted for years and with way more stress, wearing and usage. If this is the quality Vans is going with now, I dont think I'll continue buying them with the same rigor.

Within the first few months of casual wear of my last new pair of Authentic shoes, the canvas was separating from the inside of the outer rubber wall and the thin canvas around the toe box areas wore out thin, producing holes. Yes, I had proper size with no foot slippage movement inside shoes. The quality of the Authentic shoes I received was terrible! No repeat purchase coming from me, Vans!

You cannot go wrong at all buying these. They are affordable and go with everything. They for years been my go to shoe and I have bought this same shoe more times then I can count and will continue to buy them time and time again!!!!

My only complaint is they don't hold up well after a long time, it is the cheap glue they use. So I have to rotate, and that's easy when you have several pairs.

Not just this pair but the last three? Screw Vans I used to go to the little vans huts in the Valley when it was actually not just 3rd world sweat shop garbage

Good shoes, great for school and daily walk, very comfy once broken in.

I've bought these same shoes and ones like them multiple times and they always hold out well over a year with daily heavy use. They are also pretty affordable, especially when they are on sale.

As the titles says, this is the shoe that I remember from the 80's/90's (kids ask your parents). Some companies count on nostalgia to cover for the fact that they've cut corners on the quality of long lived products, but I'm happy to report that Van's isn't among them. The only reason(s) that I'm giving these a 4 instead of 5 star rating is that A.) The listed size of "11" feels a tad larger than that. Maybe more like a "11.5". That seems like a nitpick, but it does make a bug difference. And, 2.) They're not the sturdiest of shoes. I knew that of course, but I'd forgotten just how flimsy they are (not a quality issue, but an intentional design one). This is not a shoe for anything other than a trip to the store or the like. And as for skateboarding? I was more of a BMX kid myself, but how y'all wear these for anything sports related is beyond me. Props.

Need a pair of all black shoes for an upcoming commuter gig. Always have to come back Vans because they always have the colors and styles I like. I have bought so many Authentics over the years and will confide to do so. #sweepstakes

been wearing vans my whole life and recently decided to buy a new pair of these and i just love them so much

This shoe can be worn at a wedding, a dance, a concert, work around the house, anywhere because of the style & vibe that it has, its not aggressive, not messy, just a clean and natural looking show. its the perfect shoe in my opinion.

I have been buying this type and style of shoes since ever. If VANS could send me a pair for my birthday or Christmas, I would be very happy. I will but then again!!!

I wear your shoes everyday. I enjoy the comfort and I get compliments on the shoe design and colors whenever I wear them.