Vans Upland

For men 35+: fit and comfort.

VansSkate shape

Maker's photos of one colorway

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Reviews: 15 of 15 reviews recommend it.

Overall review score8.6/1013 authors

Will it fit your foot?

Length: True to size or small
Width: Regular

Where can you wear it?

Feels heavy on foot
Worn for casual

$95Budgetcurrent maker price

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SoleRegular profile
Colourscream, grey

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Do Vans Upland run big?

Length

Upland

Reports differ: small or true to size.

Reported sensations

1
Width
Upland
- Regular fit.

How heavy do they feel?

Weight on foot

Upland

Feels heavy.

Materials & everyday details

Sole shape

Regular profile

Materials & details

Colour contrast: tonal
Sole colours: brown / grey / white
Upper colours: cream / grey

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

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Vans Upland in Potting Soil Black

Vans Upland Sneakers Review: Your Autumn Staple Shoe by taylumley

Price

Current maker price level

$95

Price details

Maker price · Checked 2026-09-26

Budget (under $100), like 12 of 15 priced skate models. How price bands work

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About our research

Based on 18 reviews and other sources.

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Vans Upland vs Nike SB Janoski
What matters	Vans Upland	Nike SB Janoski
Length	Reports differ: small or true to size.	Reports differ: small, true to size or large. SB Zoom Janoski OG+ Reports differ: small or true to size. SB Zoom Stefan Janoski Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width	Regular fit.	Narrow fit. SB Zoom Janoski OG+ Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Weight on the foot	Feels heavy.	SB Zoom Janoski OG+ Feels light. SB Zoom Stefan Janoski Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Sole shape	Regular profile	Regular profile
Maker price	$95 (current maker price)	$100 (regular maker price)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Vans Upland vs Vans Lowland

Also used for casual. Compare width.

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Vans Upland vs Vans Lowland
What matters	Vans Upland	Vans Lowland
Length	Reports differ: small or true to size.	Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width	Regular fit.	narrow feetSnug across the foot. Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Weight on the foot	Feels heavy.	Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Sole shape	Regular profile	Regular profile
Maker price	$95 (current maker price)	$85 (regular maker price)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Vans Upland vs Vans Old Skool

Also used for casual. Compare length.

Vans Upland

Vans Old SkoolSee this model

Vans Upland vs Vans Old Skool
What matters	Vans Upland	Vans Old Skool
Length	Reports differ: small or true to size.	Reports differ: small, true to size or large. Skate Old Skool True to size.
Width	Regular fit.	Old Skool Wide fit. Skate Old Skool Wide fit.
Weight on the foot	Feels heavy.	Feels light.
Sole shape	Regular profile	Regular profile
Maker price	$95 (current maker price)	$80 (regular maker price)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-10-03.

Vans Upland vs Vans Sk8-Hi

Also used for casual. Compare length.

Vans Upland

Vans Sk8-HiSee this model

Vans Upland vs Vans Sk8-Hi
What matters	Vans Upland	Vans Sk8-Hi
Length	Reports differ: small or true to size.	True to size. MTE Sk8-Hi Waterproof Insulated Runs large. Sk8-Hi True to size.
Width	Regular fit.	Narrow fit.
Weight on the foot	Feels heavy.	Feels light. Waterproof Insulated Feels light. Sk8-Hi Feels light.
Sole shape	Regular profile	Chunky-looking
Maker price	$95 (current maker price)	$80 (current maker price)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Vans Upland vs Converse Fastbreak Pro

Also used for casual. Compare length.

Vans Upland

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Vans Upland vs Converse Fastbreak Pro
What matters	Vans Upland	Converse Fastbreak Pro
Length	Reports differ: small or true to size.	wide feetRuns large. Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width	Regular fit.	Reports differ: regular or wide.
Weight on the foot	Feels heavy.	Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Sole shape	Regular profile	Regular profile

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-28.

Vans Upland vs Converse One Star

Also used for casual. Compare length.

Vans Upland

Converse One StarSee this model

Vans Upland vs Converse One Star
What matters	Vans Upland	Converse One Star
Length	Reports differ: small or true to size.	Reports differ: true to size or large. Pro Suede True to size. Pro True to size. One Star wide feetRuns large. Runs large.
Width	Regular fit.	Pro Suede Narrow fit. Pro Narrow fit.
Weight on the foot	Feels heavy.	Pro Feels light.
Sole shape	Regular profile	Regular profile