UplandSkateUpland · SizingRuns small / true to size. Reports differ.$95 · Budget
13 of 13 recommend
Fit
- Upland · WidthRegular width.
Comfort
- Upland · WeightFeels heavy.
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Super LowproTerraceSuper Lowpro · SizingRuns large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.$90 · Budget
16 of 17 recommend · 1 against
Fit
- Super Lowpro · Toe roomRoomy / snug / tight. Reports differ.
- Super Lowpro · WidthNarrow fit.
Comfort
- Super Lowpro · Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
- Super Lowpro · WeightFeels light.
Wear over time
- Super Lowpro · AppearanceStarts looking worn quickly.
- Super Lowpro · dry weatherFading.
Weather & grip
- Super Lowpro · HeatFeels hot.
Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.
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Knu SkoolSkateKnu Skool · Sizing · wide feetRuns small.$80 · Budget
16 of 19 recommend · 1 mixed, 2 against
Fit
- Knu Skool · SizingRuns small / true to size. Reports differ.
- Knu Skool · Toe roomTight around the toes.
- Knu Skool · Width · wide feetWide fit.
- Knu Skool · WidthNarrow fit.
Comfort
- Knu Skool · Comfort · Short wearUncomfortable for this use.
- Knu Skool · WeightFeels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Wear over time
- Knu Skool · AppearanceKeeps its looks.
- Knu SkoolFading.
- Knu Skool · Time wornOwners describe 1–2 years of wear.
- Knu Skool · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.
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Old SkoolSkateSizingRuns large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.$80 · Budget
24 of 31 recommend · 1 mixed, 6 against
From the maker
- suede upper
- Logo: subtle
Fit
- Old Skool · WidthWide fit.
- Skate Old Skool · SizingTrue to size.
- Skate Old Skool · WidthWide fit.
Comfort
- Comfort · Walking · Short wearComfortable for this use.
- Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
- Comfort · Short wearComfortable for this use.
- WeightFeels light.
- Old Skool · Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
Wear over time
- AppearanceSome pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.
- upperAbrasion.
- Time wornOwners describe 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
- heelComing apart.
- upperComing apart, tearing.
- Heel wear, sole separation.
- stitchingStill wearable.
- ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
- Old Skool Pro · upperTearing.
- Old Skool Pro · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
- Old Skool · AppearanceStarts looking worn quickly.
- Old Skool · Time wornOwners describe under 3 months of wear.
- Old SkoolA tear in the upper.
- Old Skool · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
- Skate Old Skool · AppearanceKeeps its looks.
- Skate Old Skool · upperAbrasion.
- Skate Old Skool · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
Weather & grip
- HeatFeels hot.
- Skate Old Skool · HeatFeels cool.
Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.
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LowlandTerraceLowland · SizingRuns small / true to size. Reports differ.$85 · Budget
16 of 21 recommend · 2 mixed, 3 against
Fit
- Lowland · Toe roomRoomy / tight. Reports differ.
- Lowland · Width · narrow feetNarrow fit.
- Lowland · WidthNarrow / wide. Reports differ.
Comfort
- Lowland · Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
- Lowland · WeightFeels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Wear over time
- Lowland · AppearanceHow it keeps its looks: opinions differ (keeps its looks).
- Lowland · Time wornOwners describe 1–2 years of wear.
- Lowland · outsoleComing apart.
- LowlandBroken stitching.
- Lowland · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
Weather & grip
- Lowland · Heat · hot weather · without socksFeels hot.
- Lowland · Heat · hot weatherFeels hot.
Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.
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AuthenticSkateSizingRuns large / true to size. Reports differ.$63–$178 · Budget · at stores
15 of 19 recommend · 1 mixed, 3 against
From the maker
- canvas upper
Fit
- WidthNarrow / wide. Reports differ.
- Authentic · SizingRuns large / true to size. Reports differ.
- Premium Authentic · SizingRuns large / true to size. Reports differ.
- Premium Authentic · Toe roomRoomy around the toes.
Comfort
- Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
- WeightFeels light.
- Authentic · Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
- Authentic · WeightFeels light.
Wear over time
- AppearanceSome pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.
- Time wornOwners describe 1–2 years of wear.
- liningComing apart.
- ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
- Authentic · AppearanceKeeps its looks.
- Authentic · upperAbrasion.
- Authentic · Time wornOwners describe 1–2 years or under 3 months of wear.
- Authentic · stitchingTearing.
- Authentic · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.
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Slip-OnSkateSizingRuns small / true to size. Reports differ.$60–$90 · Budget
28 of 40 recommend · 4 mixed, 8 against
From the maker
- canvas / leather / suede upper
- slip on
- Logo: noticeable
Fit
- Width · wide feetWide fit.
- Classic Slip-On Checkerboard · SizingRuns large / true to size. Reports differ.
- Classic Slip-On Checkerboard · Toe roomRoomy / snug. Reports differ.
- Classic Slip-On Checkerboard · WidthWide fit.
- Classic Slip-On · SizingTrue to size.
- Premium Slip-On · SizingRuns large.
- Slip-On · Sizing · RunningRuns large.
- Slip-On · SizingTrue to size.
Comfort
- Classic Slip-On Checkerboard · WeightFeels heavy.
- Premium Slip-On Checkerboard · Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
- Premium Slip-On Checkerboard · WeightFeels light.
- Slip-On · Comfort · Short wearUncomfortable for this use.
- Slip-On · WeightFeels light.
Wear over time
- AppearanceStarts looking worn quickly.
- Time wornOwners describe over 4 years or under 3 months of wear.
- heelComing apart.
- outsoleComing apart.
- upperTearing.
- Sole separation, a tear in the upper.
- upperThe wearer stopped using this pair.
- ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
- Classic Slip-On Checkerboard · AppearanceKeeps its looks.
- Classic Slip-On Checkerboard · upperFading.
- Classic Slip-On CheckerboardFading.
- Classic Slip-On · AppearanceKeeps its looks.
- Classic Slip-On · Time wornOwners describe under 3 months of wear.
- Classic Slip-On · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
- Premium Slip-On Checkerboard · AppearanceKeeps its looks.
- Premium Slip-On Checkerboard · Time wornOwners describe 3–12 months of wear.
- Premium Slip-On Checkerboard · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
- Premium Slip-On · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
- Slip-On · AppearanceSome pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.
- Slip-On · Time wornOwners describe 3–12 months of wear.
- Slip-On · upperTearing.
- Slip-On · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.
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UltraRangeTrail lifestyleSizing · cold weatherTrue to size.$100–$115 · Mid-range
25 of 36 recommend · 4 mixed, 7 against
From the maker
- mesh / synthetic / textile upper
- Logo: noticeable
Fit
- SizingRuns large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.
- Toe roomTight around the toes.
- WidthNarrow / regular width / wide. Reports differ.
- UltraRange 2.0 · InstepTight over the instep.
- UltraRange 2.0 · SizingTrue to size.
- UltraRange 2.0 · Toe roomRoomy around the toes.
- UltraRange 2.0 · WidthWide fit.
- UltraRange EXO · SizingTrue to size.
- UltraRange EXO · Toe roomRoomy around the toes.
- UltraRange EXO · WidthNarrow fit.
- UltraRange Neo 2.0 · SizingRuns small.
- UltraRange Neo 2.0 · Toe roomSnug around the toes.
- UltraRange Neo 2.0 · WidthNarrow fit.
- UltraRange · SizingTrue to size.
Comfort
- Comfort · Walking · All dayComfortable for this use.
- Comfort · All day standingComfortable for this use.
- Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
- WeightFeels light.
- UltraRange 2.0 · Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
- UltraRange 2.0 · Comfort · An ordinary dayComfortable for this use.
- UltraRange 2.0 · WeightFeels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
- UltraRange EXO · Comfort · All day standingComfortable for this use.
- UltraRange EXO · Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
- UltraRange EXO · Comfort · An ordinary dayComfortable for this use.
- UltraRange EXO · Weight · wet weatherFeels light.
- UltraRange EXO · WeightFeels light.
- UltraRange Neo 2.0 · Comfort · Walking · All dayComfortable for this use.
- UltraRange Neo 2.0 · Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
- UltraRange Neo 2.0 · WeightFeels light.
- UltraRange · WeightFeels light.
Wear over time
- AppearanceSome pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.
- Time wornOwners describe 1–2 years or 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
- upperTearing.
- A tear in the upper.
- ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
- UltraRange 2.0 · AppearanceKeeps its looks.
- UltraRange 2.0Wearers said they had not seen creasing.
- UltraRange 2.0 · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
- UltraRange EXO · AppearanceHow it keeps its looks: opinions differ (keeps its looks).
- UltraRange EXO · Time wornOwners describe 3–12 months or over 4 years of wear.
- UltraRange EXO · outsoleComing apart.
- UltraRange EXO · upperComing apart, tearing.
- UltraRange EXOA tear in the upper.
- UltraRange EXO · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
- UltraRange Neo 2.0 · AppearanceKeeps its looks.
- UltraRange Neo 2.0 · Time wornOwners describe 1–2 years of wear.
- UltraRange Neo 2.0 · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
Weather & grip
- HeatFeels hot.
- Grip · wet weatherSlipping is reported.
- GripA secure grip is reported.
- Rain · wet weatherWater got into the shoes.
- UltraRange 2.0 · HeatWarm-weather comfort: opinions differ (cool, hot).
- UltraRange 2.0 · GripA secure grip is reported.
- UltraRange 2.0 · RainDescribed as keeping water out.
- UltraRange EXO · HeatFeels cool.
- UltraRange EXO · RainWater got into the shoes.
- UltraRange Neo 2.0 · HeatFeels hot.
- UltraRange Neo 2.0 · Grip · wet weatherA secure grip is reported.
- UltraRange · After rain · wet weatherThe shoes stayed dry in the rain.
Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.
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CrosspathTrail lifestyleCrosspath · Sizing · wide feetRuns small.$130 · Mid-range
7 of 9 recommend · 1 mixed, 1 against
Fit
- Crosspath · SizingRuns large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.
- Crosspath · Toe roomRoomy / tight. Reports differ.
- Crosspath · WidthWidth: opinions differ (narrow, regular width, wide).
Comfort
- Crosspath · Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
- Crosspath · Comfort · All day walkingComfortable for this use.
- Crosspath · WeightFeels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Wear over time
- Crosspath · Appearance · wet weatherKeeps its looks.
- Crosspath · AppearanceKeeps its looks.
- Crosspath · outsoleAbrasion.
- Crosspath · Time wornOwners describe 1–2 years or 3–12 months of wear.
- Crosspath · upperComing apart, tearing.
- Crosspath · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
Weather & grip
- Crosspath · HeatFeels hot.
- Crosspath · Grip · grass surface · wet weatherA secure grip is reported.
- Crosspath · Grip · pavement surface · wet weatherSlipping is reported.
- Crosspath · Grip · wet weatherA secure grip is reported.
- Crosspath · GripA secure grip is reported.
- Crosspath · Rain · wet weatherRain protection: opinions differ (leaks, stays dry).
- Crosspath · RainRain protection: opinions differ (leaks, stays dry).
Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.
Read about Crosspath
Half CabSkateHalf Cab · SizingRuns large / true to size. Reports differ.$90 · Budget
11 of 18 recommend · 5 mixed, 2 against
Fit
- Half Cab · Toe roomRoomy / snug. Reports differ.
- Half Cab · WidthNarrow / wide. Reports differ.
Comfort
- Half Cab · Comfort · Short wearUncomfortable for this use.
- Half Cab · WeightFeels light.
Wear over time
- Half Cab · AppearanceHow it keeps its looks: opinions differ (keeps its looks, wears quickly).
- Half Cab · outsoleAbrasion.
- Half Cab · Time wornOwners describe 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
- Half CabBroken stitching, a tear in the upper.
- Half Cab · outsoleStill wearable.
- Half Cab · upperStill wearable.
- Half Cab · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
Weather & grip
- Half Cab · GripA secure grip is reported.
- Half Cab · Rain · wet weatherDescribed as keeping water out.
Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.
Read about Half Cab
Sk8-HiSkateSizingTrue to size.$80 · Budget
9 of 15 recommend · 3 mixed, 3 against
Fit
- Toe roomRoomy around the toes.
- MTE Sk8-Hi Waterproof Insulated · SizingRuns large.
- MTE Sk8-Hi Waterproof Insulated · Toe roomRoomy around the toes.
- Sk8-Hi · SizingTrue to size.
- Sk8-Hi · Toe roomRoomy around the toes.
- Sk8-Hi · WidthNarrow fit.
Comfort
- WeightFeels light.
- Sk8-Hi Waterproof Insulated · WeightFeels light.
- Sk8-Hi · Comfort · Short wearComfortable for this use.
- Sk8-Hi · WeightFeels light.
Wear over time
- AppearanceKeeps its looks.
- A tear in the upper.
- ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
- MTE Sk8-Hi Waterproof Insulated · Time wornOwners describe 3–12 months of wear.
- MTE Sk8-Hi Waterproof Insulated · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
- Sk8-Hi Waterproof Insulated · AppearanceKeeps its looks.
- Sk8-Hi · AppearanceKeeps its looks.
- Sk8-Hi · outsoleAbrasion.
- Sk8-Hi · Time wornOwners describe 3–12 months or over 4 years or under 3 months of wear.
- Sk8-HiBroken stitching.
- Sk8-Hi · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
Weather & grip
- Sk8-Hi Waterproof Insulated · HeatFeels hot.
- Sk8-Hi Waterproof Insulated · Rain · wet weatherDescribed as keeping water out.
- Sk8-Hi · GripA secure grip is reported.
- Sk8-Hi · Rain · wet weatherWater got into the shoes.
Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.
Read about Sk8-Hi
EraSkateEra · SizingRuns large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.$80 · Budget
4 of 6 recommend · 1 mixed, 1 against
From the maker
- Logo: prominent
Fit
- Era · WidthNarrow / wide. Reports differ.
Comfort
- Era · Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
- Era · WeightFeels light.
Wear over time
- Era · AppearanceSome pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.
- Era · Time wornOwners describe 3–12 months of wear.
- EraHeel wear.
- Era · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.
Read about Era
Standard LowTrail lifestyle
$120 · Mid-rangeMaker details describe available versions. Materials and fastening can vary by version.
Beyond the individual pair
What repeats across Vans
Strengths and trade-offs that recur in the models here. The version and the way you wear it still matter.
What works well
Comfort through the day
All day
Comfortable for this use.
Reported across Authentic, Crosspath, Era and other pairs.
Which pairs, and where it differs
- AuthenticComfort · All day
Comfortable for this use.
- AuthenticAuthentic · Comfort · All day
Comfortable for this use.
- CrosspathCrosspath · Comfort · All day
Comfortable for this use.
- EraEra · Comfort · All day
Comfortable for this use.
- LowlandLowland · Comfort · All day
Comfortable for this use.
- Old SkoolComfort · All day
Comfortable for this use.
- Old SkoolOld Skool · Comfort · All day
Comfortable for this use.
- Slip-OnPremium Slip-On Checkerboard · Comfort · All day
Comfortable for this use.
- Super LowproSuper Lowpro · Comfort · All day
Comfortable for this use.
- UltraRangeComfort · All day
Comfortable for this use.
- UltraRangeUltraRange 2.0 · Comfort · All day
Comfortable for this use.
- UltraRangeUltraRange EXO · Comfort · All day
Comfortable for this use.
- UltraRangeUltraRange Neo 2.0 · Comfort · All day
Comfortable for this use.
How the weight feels
Feels light.
Reported across Authentic, Era, Half Cab and other pairs.
Different experience: Crosspath. Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Which pairs, and where it differs
- AuthenticWeight
Feels light.
- AuthenticAuthentic · Weight
Feels light.
- EraEra · Weight
Feels light.
- Half CabHalf Cab · Weight
Feels light.
- Old SkoolWeight
Feels light.
- Sk8-HiWeight
Feels light.
- Sk8-HiSk8-Hi Waterproof Insulated · Weight
Feels light.
- Sk8-HiSk8-Hi · Weight
Feels light.
- Slip-OnPremium Slip-On Checkerboard · Weight
Feels light.
- Slip-OnSlip-On · Weight
Feels light.
- Super LowproSuper Lowpro · Weight
Feels light.
- UltraRangeWeight
Feels light.
- UltraRangeUltraRange EXO · Weight
Feels light.
- UltraRangeUltraRange Neo 2.0 · Weight
Feels light.
- UltraRangeUltraRange · Weight
Feels light.
- CrosspathCrosspath · Weight
Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
- Knu SkoolKnu Skool · Weight
Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
- LowlandLowland · Weight
Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
- Slip-OnClassic Slip-On Checkerboard · Weight
Feels heavy.
- UltraRangeUltraRange 2.0 · Weight
Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
- UplandUpland · Weight
Feels heavy.
What to weigh up
In warm weather
Feels hot.
Reported across Crosspath, Old Skool, Sk8-Hi Waterproof Insulated and other pairs.
Different experience: Old Skool. Feels cool.
Which pairs, and where it differs
- CrosspathCrosspath · Heat
Feels hot.
- Old SkoolHeat
Feels hot.
- Sk8-HiSk8-Hi Waterproof Insulated · Heat
Feels hot.
- Super LowproSuper Lowpro · Heat
Feels hot.
- UltraRangeHeat
Feels hot.
- UltraRangeUltraRange Neo 2.0 · Heat
Feels hot.
- Old SkoolSkate Old Skool · Heat
Feels cool.
- UltraRangeUltraRange 2.0 · Heat
Warm-weather comfort: opinions differ (cool, hot).
- UltraRangeUltraRange EXO · Heat
Feels cool.
Length & sizing
Runs large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.
Reported across Crosspath, Era, Old Skool and other pairs.
Different experience: Authentic. Runs large / true to size. Reports differ.
Which pairs, and where it differs
- CrosspathCrosspath · Sizing
Runs large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.
- EraEra · Sizing
Runs large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.
- Old SkoolSizing
Runs large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.
- Super LowproSuper Lowpro · Sizing
Runs large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.
- UltraRangeSizing
Runs large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.
- AuthenticSizing
Runs large / true to size. Reports differ.
- AuthenticAuthentic · Sizing
Runs large / true to size. Reports differ.
- AuthenticPremium Authentic · Sizing
Runs large / true to size. Reports differ.
- Half CabHalf Cab · Sizing
Runs large / true to size. Reports differ.
- Knu SkoolKnu Skool · Sizing
Runs small / true to size. Reports differ.
- LowlandLowland · Sizing
Runs small / true to size. Reports differ.
- Old SkoolSkate Old Skool · Sizing
True to size.
- Sk8-HiSizing
True to size.
- Sk8-HiMTE Sk8-Hi Waterproof Insulated · Sizing
Runs large.
- Sk8-HiSk8-Hi · Sizing
True to size.
- Slip-OnSizing
Runs small / true to size. Reports differ.
- Slip-OnClassic Slip-On Checkerboard · Sizing
Runs large / true to size. Reports differ.
- Slip-OnClassic Slip-On · Sizing
True to size.
- Slip-OnPremium Slip-On · Sizing
Runs large.
- Slip-OnSlip-On · Sizing
True to size.
- UltraRangeUltraRange 2.0 · Sizing
True to size.
- UltraRangeUltraRange EXO · Sizing
True to size.
- UltraRangeUltraRange Neo 2.0 · Sizing
Runs small.
- UltraRangeUltraRange · Sizing
True to size.
- UplandUpland · Sizing
Runs small / true to size. Reports differ.
After the first impression
How Vans pairs age
Appearance and wear can tell different stories. Here is what repeats as the pairs get used.
Keeping a tidy appearance
Keeps its looks.
Reported across Authentic, Crosspath, Knu Skool and other pairs.
Different experience: Authentic. Some pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.
Which pairs, and where it differs
- AuthenticAuthentic · Appearance
Keeps its looks.
- CrosspathCrosspath · Appearance
Keeps its looks.
- Knu SkoolKnu Skool · Appearance
Keeps its looks.
- Old SkoolSkate Old Skool · Appearance
Keeps its looks.
- Sk8-HiAppearance
Keeps its looks.
- Sk8-HiSk8-Hi Waterproof Insulated · Appearance
Keeps its looks.
- Sk8-HiSk8-Hi · Appearance
Keeps its looks.
- Slip-OnClassic Slip-On Checkerboard · Appearance
Keeps its looks.
- Slip-OnClassic Slip-On · Appearance
Keeps its looks.
- Slip-OnPremium Slip-On Checkerboard · Appearance
Keeps its looks.
- UltraRangeUltraRange 2.0 · Appearance
Keeps its looks.
- UltraRangeUltraRange Neo 2.0 · Appearance
Keeps its looks.
- AuthenticAppearance
Some pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.
- EraEra · Appearance
Some pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.
- Half CabHalf Cab · Appearance
How it keeps its looks: opinions differ (keeps its looks, wears quickly).
- LowlandLowland · Appearance
How it keeps its looks: opinions differ (keeps its looks).
- Old SkoolAppearance
Some pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.
- Old SkoolOld Skool · Appearance
Starts looking worn quickly.
- Slip-OnAppearance
Starts looking worn quickly.
- Slip-OnSlip-On · Appearance
Some pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.
- Super LowproSuper Lowpro · Appearance
Starts looking worn quickly.
- UltraRangeAppearance
Some pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.
- UltraRangeUltraRange EXO · Appearance
How it keeps its looks: opinions differ (keeps its looks).
Visible wear: outsole
Abrasion.
Reported across Crosspath, Half Cab, Sk8-Hi.
Wear: outsole
Coming apart.
Reported across Lowland, Slip-On, UltraRange EXO.
Which pairs, and where it differs
- LowlandLowland · outsole
Coming apart.
- Slip-Onoutsole
Coming apart.
- UltraRangeUltraRange EXO · outsole
Coming apart.
Time owners have worn their pairs
Reported time already worn, not an expected lifespan. These periods are not paired with the condition reports above.
- AuthenticTime worn
Owners describe 1–2 years of wear.
- AuthenticAuthentic · Time worn
Owners describe 1–2 years or under 3 months of wear.
- CrosspathCrosspath · Time worn
Owners describe 1–2 years or 3–12 months of wear.
- EraEra · Time worn
Owners describe 3–12 months of wear.
- Half CabHalf Cab · Time worn
Owners describe 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
- Knu SkoolKnu Skool · Time worn
Owners describe 1–2 years of wear.
- LowlandLowland · Time worn
Owners describe 1–2 years of wear.
- Old SkoolTime worn
Owners describe 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
- Old SkoolOld Skool · Time worn
Owners describe under 3 months of wear.
- Sk8-HiMTE Sk8-Hi Waterproof Insulated · Time worn
Owners describe 3–12 months of wear.
- Sk8-HiSk8-Hi · Time worn
Owners describe 3–12 months or over 4 years or under 3 months of wear.
- Slip-OnTime worn
Owners describe over 4 years or under 3 months of wear.
- Slip-OnClassic Slip-On · Time worn
Owners describe under 3 months of wear.
- Slip-OnPremium Slip-On Checkerboard · Time worn
Owners describe 3–12 months of wear.
- Slip-OnSlip-On · Time worn
Owners describe 3–12 months of wear.
- UltraRangeTime worn
Owners describe 1–2 years or 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
- UltraRangeUltraRange EXO · Time worn
Owners describe 3–12 months or over 4 years of wear.
- UltraRangeUltraRange Neo 2.0 · Time worn
Owners describe 1–2 years of wear.
What it costs
Vans prices, model by model
Regular maker prices for 13 of the 13 models in our catalogue run from $60 (Slip-On) to $178 (Authentic).
- Authentic$63–$178
- Slip-On$60–$90
- Era$80
- Knu Skool$80
- Old Skool$80
- Sk8-Hi$80
- Lowland$85
- Half Cab$90
- Super Lowpro$90
- Upland$95
- UltraRange$100–$115
- Standard Low$120
- Crosspath$130
Regular prices from the maker’s US pages. Model pages show the dates; prices may have changed.
See it in use
Watch the Vans pairs in use
See the pairs on feet and hear the reviewers’ experiences.
The wider picture
More about Vans
How the brand is received
Brand signals
The evidence behind Vans
Rating evidence
Overall review score 7.4/10. 12 of 13 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 226 distinct identified authors.
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A reason to look elsewhere
What to compare with Vans
Start with the difference that matters to you. These are comparisons between specific pairs, with the same type of silhouette.
For a lighter feel
- Slip-OnClassic Slip-On Checkerboard · Weight
- Feels heavy.
- Leggerezza FBLeggerezza FB · Weight
- Feels light.
For more width
- UltraRangeUltraRange EXO · Width
- Narrow fit.
- WasatchWasatch · Width
- Wide fit.
For more toe room
- UltraRangeToe room
- Tight around the toes.
- TransportToe room
- Roomy around the toes.
Fit and feel describe reported experiences, not a guarantee. Material descriptions cover available versions; maker prices may have changed. The linked pages keep the wider picture.
How we know this
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