K-Swiss Classic VN

Court shape

Reviews: 5 of 5 reviews recommend it.

Overall review score7.5/10Review summary

Worn for walking
Length: Mostly true to size

$75Budgetprice at the maker's store

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Fit & sizing

Will they fit your foot?

Length

Mostly true to size

Fit details & reported differences

Length

Classic VN

True to size — 2 of 3 reports; 1 says small.

Where is it worn?

Worn for walking

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Upper

Classic VN

Abrasion.

Will they keep their looks?

Classic VN

Holds up with wear — 2 of 3 reports; 1 says it wears quickly.

How long have people worn them?

Classic VN

Some pairs are still in use.

These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.

Materials & everyday details

Upper material

leather

Getting them on

Laces

Sole shape

Regular profile

Materials & details

Colour contrast: Sole stands out from the upper
Laces: yes
Sole colours: tan / white
Upper colours: white

From maker pages; visual descriptions are our reading of their images. Details can vary across versions.

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More about this model

K-SwissCourt shape

Upperleather
FasteningLaces
SoleRegular profile
Colourswhite

On our lists: White sneakers · Leather sneakers · Gum sole sneakers

About our research

Overall review score7.5/105 authors

Based on 7 reviews and other sources.

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