Van Authentic

VERY unsatisfied with my purchase. I own 3 other same style vans in different colors in the same size I purchased from this vendor and these vans are an entire size too big even though they are labels the same size as all my other vans! The fact that I cannot return them without a 50% restocking fee (half of what I paid for them) is absolutely ABSURD! Buy your vans somewhere else where you can at least return them for the right size!

At first I was a bit unsure whether or not I would buy this because it seemed very unlike me to use.I got influenced by many people around me who owned them and thought it would be a good idea to buy them for myself. I purchased these vans when they just came out, they were quite expensive at the time, but well worth it since they are really comfortable for everyday wear. My only issue was that the inside sole seemed like it came from another shoe. Its a little hard to explain since everyone is used to the typical vans sole that they use in every shoe. It left me wondering if these vans were originals or maybe a resell from another distributor...

I was very excited when I first got these authentic vans. They arrived early, looked pure white, and had the vans logo. Immediately I reviewed it with 5 stars, praising its authenticity... that is until I cleaned them. After I quick cycle, by itself, in my own personal, clean washing machine brown spots started appearing. Now I’m wondering if it was just painted white. I’ll attempt to hand wash it and see what happens otherwise I’m asking for a refund and will post the not-so-white Vans.

Less than 4 months , the sole was completely pulling out and I lost my money. Delievery was ok, but product was main probably fake, very poor quality. I do not reccomend.

Just received the vans and they weren't as good and honestly I trusted Vans to take good care of the shoes and have them be top quality like the one's at the store. I received the white vans with a little bit of dirt on them, which wasn't a big deal. The big deal was the stitching on the outside and the cushion for your foot. The stitching on the outside was unprofessionally made and the cushion on the right shoe was very lose near the heel. Very dissatisfied and lost my trust with buying online

So this is a secondary review after spending more time with the Lifeguard:After doing more lead climbing with the Lifeguard the performance has gotten much better. I have also been able to compare it more to a GriGri. Using a 9.9mm rope the operation is butter smooth and the feel for lowering is much better. I have gotten to master control of the rope in my brake hand and can hold it off to the side (like you would with a GriGri) and control braking while balancing the pull on the lowering handle. With larger gym ropes or larger lead ropes there is still a tendency to have too much friction which can lock up the cam when paying out slack quickly. However, with my 9.9 slack payout is great, and the cam still locks up very positively with a load on it and does not slip one bit and allows for easier braking when a climber needs a rest. More an more people in my gym are taking to it for its size, excellent construction, and easy use over a GriGri. I still don't think it deserves 5 stars because of its less than perfect performance with larger diameter ropes, but I'm happier with the Lifeguard than I was after using it the first few sessions. Give it some time and learn how to use it properly and it will pay off.Original Review:I really want to give this five stars but I can't because I keep going back to my ATC and this ends up sitting in my bag as a backup or for anyone that forgets a belay device.Pros:1. It's smaller and lighter than a GriGri2. Construction is very solid and the metal handle feels very sturdy.3. The cam lock-up is very tight and holds climbers very well and engages at just the right point. Slack can be payed out without it locking up but with adequate force or a fall it locks tight and does not slip.4: Cool factor. Everyone that sees it has to ask what it is and if they can use it.Cons:1. Lowering a climber takes very precise control of the handle. Because the handle is short to fit the footprint of the device it is difficult to grasp it with a full hand and control decent. Additionally lowering seems to be either too slow or too fast, finding the sweet spot is very difficult for me.2. When lowering, unlike a GriGri the rope has to be directly in front of the device for it to feed back into the device smoothly. If held off to the side it creates too much drag and there is no wear plate for the rope to glide over.Summary:Unfortunately I am going to stick with my tried and true ATC and this will be my backup belay device. An ATC I feel gives me greater control and feedback. I think the Lifeguard is well designed and would last many years of climbing and use. Perhaps I have not given it enough time after about a dozen climbing sessions of testing, and if that changes this review will be modified, but for now it is not my #1 belay device.

I'm hoping I am wrong but this pair of skateboard sneakers does not seem like the Van's I have purchased in the past. I ordered a half size larger than in the past and it actually fits smaller than the pair I am replacing. In addition the tongue is not padded at all. I would return this pair but (beware buyers) in some sizes there is a 50% reshelving fee. That means I could only receive half of the purchase price. If that is the case i will give these sneekers to someone in hopes that they fit anyone at the elder care center. I would like to say that this pair of Van sneekers in no way resembles in fit and comfort the Van's I have purchased in the past. I am surprised to see this is a big seller in the women's category. These sneeks are suppose to be unisex and are sized for both men and women. I know my shoe size especially in this brand and no way do they fit as expected. The lack of comfort is attributed to lack of padding in the tongue and cut out area surrounding the ankles.ADDENDUM: 5/13/2020. 3 DAYS AFTER RECEIVING DELIVERY. AMAZON BEING A CLASS ACT AS ALWAYS ACCEPTED MY RETURN AND CREDITED MY ACCT WITHIN HOURS(USUALLY TAKES SEVERAL DAYS). I DID NOT GET WHAT I WAS EXPECTING BASED ON PREVIOUS PURCHASES OF THIS BRAND BUT I WILL NOT HESITATE TO TRY AGAIN USING AMAZON AS MY PURCHASING AGENT WITH UNFORTUNATELY A BRAND I AM less familiar but has accurate sizing.

Debating how genine these are I’m on my second pair the split on the front on both sets in the same places. Weird sizing as seen bigger than usual and look different to the ones purchased directly from vans. Thought I was getting a mega bargain but don’t know why but there is something wrong with them. Unless it’s a “seconds batch”? The pictures attached are the same style the ones on the right brought from vans directly over 14 months old I purchased new ones as those weren’t looking the best anymore as you can see and the ones on the left I had delivered on the 22nd of March and both have Been worn on average of 2 days a week they are the same size too by the way! Huge difference

I've taken this on two long-distance hikes now, and I'm very fond of it. I just wanted something simple. My aesthetic is a plain-looking rucksack with nothing hanging on the outside, so I ignored the various attachment tapes and pulled off the criss-cross paracord. I found I could get a surprising amount of stuff in this pack. And there are extra zippable spaces on the top flap and at the bottom. There were two minor irritations with this rucksack. The side pockets are so ferociously tight at the top that it is a pain in the neck getting your water bottles, etc., in and out. I kept maps in the mesh pocket, and that has such strong velcro at the top that, again, getting the map in and out was hard work, (to be fair, I don't suppose it was designed for that). The best thing about this pack is that it's easy to carry--you don't even know it's there. Took me a few days to work out my best strap adjustments, but after that it was almost a pleasure swinging this pack onto my back. I also like that the colour is plain--you are not carrying someone's garish design fantasy on your back. OK, bright colours serve a safety purpose, but I like stealth camping and blending into the landscape with ease, and this piece of kit is just right for that.

Used to be a big fan of Vans, I wore them for years on end. Recently there's been a big dip in their quality. My pair had torn at the sides after only a month and half of use (I like to think I take good care of my trainers too) Whereas previous pairs in the past had lasted me for almost a half a year minimum. Pretty disappointing and won't be wasting my money again!

i initially purchased the same shoe from Schuh in a 6 , forgetting that you need to adjust the size for vans . schuh didn't have a replacement in the size i needed , and wouldn't have for another month ! so i ventured onto Amazon and found them there , the right size and even allowing for carriage , they were cheaper , prompt delivery , great fit great shoe , great value , all in all simply GREAT !

They look nice on as they are dainty and I don't like the 'chunky' look of some of the pumps you can get, but I have to admit there is a reason for this: I find them a tad narrow. Admittedly I have quite wide feet and because I bought these online obviously I couldn't try them on.I could have sent them back but I figured they just needed breaking in. I have worn them a few more times since and they are loosening up a bit. I think if I had tried them on in a shop I may not have bought them??!!

Super fun, really cute shoes. They've more height on them than most other Vans, which are typically quite flat, so a bit of a platform is a nice change. They're great for everyday wear if you want something comfortable but funky.The pattern is super bright and attractive, and they look great on.They are a little tight in the width initially, but loosen out with a bit of wear. I'd suggest stuffing them with newspaper for a day before wearing.A woman's size 6 usually fits me perfectly and the 6 was a perfect fit for me, too.

I love vans but would never buy white again.. have a £3 pair of trainers that have taken a hammering with dirt etc and wash fine. Wore these out once and stained! Sent to specialist cleaners and said they could not sort.Great fitting and great brand just going to stick to other colours in futureThe £3 shoes still going strong

Wasn't sure about ordering these as I thought they must be too good to be true. Excellent price compared to in the shops and they look like genuine vans.Came in a vans box and fit as expected, I am normally a 6 but wear 5.5 in vans as they come up big on me.Do not hesitate they are the real deal at an insane price.

I love vans, have owned a lot of pairs over the years, they only last about 12 months with semi regular wear but they are such great shoes, and for the price you can't really go wrong

Very good value for money - not sure if they are real vans but they defiantly feel like they are. I ordered my size shoe and when they came they were true to the size and as a result they fit perfectly! I always worry about ordering shoes online because of sizing but these were perfect. Thank you!

Got these for a Christmas present however opened to find they contained two left shoes!!! Also both previously worn, so obvious they are using returns to make up new pairs.Both had sweat stains on the souls and dirty bottoms.So poor, really surprised from Amazon.

Love, love, love these shoes! The only slight issue is have is that the print is like a paint print and will wear off eventually... I don't really want that to happen or know how long it will take... So I am not going to wear them all the time.Definitely worth owning though, especially as they are limited edition! ❤

Love these trainers. Great colour, very comfortable and they look stylish and modern. I’ve had lots of comments from people saying how great they look too.

Pros: These really are white, not off white or cream, white!I am a 14, all my shoes are 14s, I ordered a 14 and they fit perfectly.Nicely styled, they don't make my feet look bigger than they are!Cons: They are true white, so they show dirt very easy - first day I wore them, try as I may, I still marked them. Contemplating getting a different colour next time.I have another pair of Vans and this pair are not as padded and comfortable. I started to blister on the first day of wearing - that hasn't happened with new shoes since I was a teen (many years ago!)Overall I'm still happy with the purchase. Just going to have to be picky about where and when I wear them.

Ordered this for my son. He loves it. We are using it in the hills.I would have preferred side pockets wit a zip. Apart from that great Sac. Love it. It will go up Kilimanjaro soon and Scafel next week