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Vans UltraRange

For men 35+: fit, comfort, weather and wear.

VansTrail lifestyle shape

Vans UltraRange

Image: Vans

Reviews

25 of 36 reviews recommend it.

4 have reservations; 7 do not recommend it.

Overall review score7.2/1036 authors

2.0

  • True to size; wide
  • All day: comfortable

EXO

  • True to size; narrow
  • All-day standing: comfortable
  • Feels light
More version details

$108Mid-rangecurrent maker price$100–$115 across versions

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  • Uppermesh / synthetic / textile
  • LogoNoticeable
  • SoleRegular profile
  • Colourswhite

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Do Vans UltraRange run big?

Length

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

2.0

  • True to size.

EXO

  • True to size.

Neo 2.0

  • Runs small.

UltraRange

  • True to size.
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Reported sensations

  1. Ankle

    • Reported rubbing.

  2. Forefoot

    EXO

    • Reported pressure.

  3. Over the instep

    2.0

    • Tight.

  4. Width

    • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

    2.0

    • Wide fit.

    EXO

    • Narrow fit.

    Neo 2.0

    • Narrow fit.

  5. Around the toes

    • Tight.

    2.0

    • Roomy.

    EXO

    • Roomy.

    Neo 2.0

    • Snug.

Are Vans UltraRange comfortable all day?

Through the day

  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.

2.0

  • All dayComfortable.
  • An ordinary dayComfortable.

EXO

  • All day standingComfortable.
  • An ordinary dayComfortable.

Neo 2.0

  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.

Weight on foot

  • Feels light.

2.0

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

EXO

  • wet weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light.

Neo 2.0

  • Feels light.

UltraRange

  • Feels light.

Weather, water & grip

In warm weather

  • Feels hot.

2.0

  • Cool to some wearers, hot to others.

EXO

  • Feels cool.

Neo 2.0

  • Feels hot.

Grip underfoot

  • Slipping reported on wet ground.
  • Holds on wet ground.

2.0

  • Holds on wet ground.

Neo 2.0

  • Holds on wet ground.

Does rain get in?

  • Water got into the shoes.

2.0

  • Feet stayed dry.

EXO

  • Water got into the shoes.

After the rain

UltraRange

  • The shoes stayed dry.

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

12
Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Upper

  • Tearing.

2.0

  • Wearers said they had not seen creasing.

EXO

  • Coming apart, tearing.
  • Tearing.

2Outsole

EXO

  • Coming apart.

Will they keep their looks?

  • Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.

2.0

  • Holds up with wear.

EXO

  • Opinions differ on whether it holds up with wear.

Neo 2.0

  • Holds up with wear.

How long have people worn them?

  • Owners describe 1–2 years, 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
  • Some pairs are still in use.

2.0

  • Some pairs are still in use.

EXO

  • Owners describe 3–12 months or over 4 years of wear.
  • Some pairs are still in use.

Neo 2.0

  • Owners describe 1–2 years of wear.
  • 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

mesh / synthetic / textile

Logo

Noticeable

Sole shape

Regular profile

Materials & details
Colour saturation
muted
Colour contrast
tonal
Sole colours
tan / white
Upper colours
white

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

See them on video

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VANS ULTRARANGE 2.0 REVIEW | Wider Toe Box and Better Overall?!

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Vans UltraRange Neo VR3 Review — The Best Everyday Vans?

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Vans UltraRange EXO Review | What Is This Shoe Really Good For?

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Price

Current maker price level

$100–$115

UltraRange Neo 2.0

Price details

Maker price · Median $107.50 · Checked 2026-09-26

Mid-range ($100–$199), like 7 of 14 priced trail lifestyle models. How price bands work

Known comparable prices only; other versions can differ. Check current prices through the buying search.

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How this is calculated

Price ÷ (days per week × 52 × years), with one wear per day, rounded up to the next cent. Price and lifespan here are your scenario, not observations from other owners.

About our research

Based on 57 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

How we put the guide together →

Compare with similar pairs

Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

Vans UltraRange vs Vans Slip-On

Also used for walking. Compare width.
Vans UltraRange
Vans UltraRange
Vans Slip-On
Vans Slip-OnSee this model
What mattersVans UltraRangeVans Slip-On
Length
  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

2.0

  • True to size.

EXO

  • True to size.

Neo 2.0

  • Runs small.

UltraRange

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Checkerboard

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Classic Slip-On

  • True to size.

Premium Slip-On

  • Runs large.

Slip-On

  • Runs large.
  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

2.0

  • Wide fit.

EXO

  • Narrow fit.

Neo 2.0

  • Narrow fit.
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.

Checkerboard

  • Wide fit.
Toe box
  • Tight.

2.0

  • Roomy.

EXO

  • Roomy.

Neo 2.0

  • Snug.

Checkerboard

  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.
All day on your feet
  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.

2.0

  • All dayComfortable.

EXO

  • All day standingComfortable.

Neo 2.0

  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.

Checkerboard

  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

2.0

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

EXO

  • wet weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light.

Neo 2.0

  • Feels light.

UltraRange

  • Feels light.

Checkerboard

  • Feels heavy.

Checkerboard

  • Feels light.

Slip-On

  • Feels light.
Uppermesh / synthetic / textilecanvas / leather / suede
LogoNoticeableNoticeable
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile
Maker price$100–$115 (current maker price)$60–$90 (current maker price)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Vans UltraRange vs Vans Crosspath

Also used for walking. Compare width.
Vans UltraRange
Vans UltraRange
Vans Crosspath
Vans CrosspathSee this model
What mattersVans UltraRangeVans Crosspath
Length
  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

2.0

  • True to size.

EXO

  • True to size.

Neo 2.0

  • Runs small.

UltraRange

  • True to size.
  • wide feetRuns small.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

2.0

  • Wide fit.

EXO

  • Narrow fit.

Neo 2.0

  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Tight.

2.0

  • Roomy.

EXO

  • Roomy.

Neo 2.0

  • Snug.
  • Reports differ: roomy or tight.
All day on your feet
  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.

2.0

  • All dayComfortable.

EXO

  • All day standingComfortable.

Neo 2.0

  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

2.0

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

EXO

  • wet weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light.

Neo 2.0

  • Feels light.

UltraRange

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Sole shapeRegular profileChunky-looking
Maker price$100–$115 (current maker price)$130 (regular maker price)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Vans UltraRange vs Vans Lowland

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Vans UltraRange
Vans UltraRange
Vans Lowland
Vans LowlandSee this model
What mattersVans UltraRangeVans Lowland
Length
  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

2.0

  • True to size.

EXO

  • True to size.

Neo 2.0

  • Runs small.

UltraRange

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

2.0

  • Wide fit.

EXO

  • Narrow fit.

Neo 2.0

  • Narrow fit.
  • narrow feetSnug across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Toe box
  • Tight.

2.0

  • Roomy.

EXO

  • Roomy.

Neo 2.0

  • Snug.
  • Reports differ: roomy or tight.
All day on your feet
  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.

2.0

  • All dayComfortable.

EXO

  • All day standingComfortable.

Neo 2.0

  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

2.0

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

EXO

  • wet weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light.

Neo 2.0

  • Feels light.

UltraRange

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile
Maker price$100–$115 (current maker price)$85 (regular maker price)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Vans UltraRange vs Vans Super Lowpro

Also used for walking. Compare width.
Vans UltraRange
Vans UltraRange
Vans Super Lowpro
Vans Super LowproSee this model
What mattersVans UltraRangeVans Super Lowpro
Length
  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

2.0

  • True to size.

EXO

  • True to size.

Neo 2.0

  • Runs small.

UltraRange

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

2.0

  • Wide fit.

EXO

  • Narrow fit.

Neo 2.0

  • Narrow fit.
  • Narrow fit.
Toe box
  • Tight.

2.0

  • Roomy.

EXO

  • Roomy.

Neo 2.0

  • Snug.
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
All day on your feet
  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.

2.0

  • All dayComfortable.

EXO

  • All day standingComfortable.

Neo 2.0

  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

2.0

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

EXO

  • wet weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light.

Neo 2.0

  • Feels light.

UltraRange

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.
Maker price$100–$115 (current maker price)$90 (regular maker price)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-10-04.

Vans UltraRange vs Asics GEL-TERRAIN

Also used for walking. Compare width.
Vans UltraRange
Vans UltraRange
Asics GEL-TERRAIN
Asics GEL-TERRAINSee this model
What mattersVans UltraRangeAsics GEL-TERRAIN
Length
  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

2.0

  • True to size.

EXO

  • True to size.

Neo 2.0

  • Runs small.

UltraRange

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

2.0

  • Wide fit.

EXO

  • Narrow fit.

Neo 2.0

  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Toe box
  • Tight.

2.0

  • Roomy.

EXO

  • Roomy.

Neo 2.0

  • Snug.
  • Reports differ: roomy or tight.
All day on your feet
  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.

2.0

  • All dayComfortable.

EXO

  • All day standingComfortable.

Neo 2.0

  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

2.0

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

EXO

  • wet weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light.

Neo 2.0

  • Feels light.

UltraRange

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Vans UltraRange vs Hoka Transport

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Vans UltraRange
Vans UltraRange
Hoka Transport
Hoka TransportSee this model
What mattersVans UltraRangeHoka Transport
Length
  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

2.0

  • True to size.

EXO

  • True to size.

Neo 2.0

  • Runs small.

UltraRange

  • True to size.
  • True to size.

Transport 2

  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

2.0

  • Wide fit.

EXO

  • Narrow fit.

Neo 2.0

  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.

Transport 2

  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Tight.

2.0

  • Roomy.

EXO

  • Roomy.

Neo 2.0

  • Snug.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.

2.0

  • All dayComfortable.

EXO

  • All day standingComfortable.

Neo 2.0

  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.

Transport 2

  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

2.0

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

EXO

  • wet weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light.

Neo 2.0

  • Feels light.

UltraRange

  • Feels light.
  • Reports differ.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.

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