Vans' classic low-top skate shoe with a canvas and suede upper, the side 'jazz stripe' and a vulcanised waffle sole, weighing about 12.8oz. It is cheap, grippy and stylish, but owners consistently mention a blister-prone break-in, little cushioning or arch support, and soles or seams that can wear out within a year of daily wear.
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On the evidence gathered here, yes. 74% of owners say they would buy it again, and satisfaction is still 6.5 out of 10 two years in. Some owners wear the style for years and keep rebuying it.
Once broken in, most owners find them comfortable enough for casual days and still love the look. Heavy daily wearers start to see sole wear, and some pairs show splitting or separation by this point.
Soles separating or wearing through within months to a year of daily wear. Many feel quality has declined compared with older pairs. Not comfortable for all-day standing or long walks.
Some owners wear the style for years and keep rebuying it. Sentiment across the ownership period stays close to flat, which is rare: it reads 7.0 out of 10 in the first week and 6.5 two years later.
Worth it for: Casual everyday style; Skate-inspired summer wear; Budget sneaker buyers. Think twice if: All-day standing or walking; People needing arch support; Those expecting multi-year daily durability.
Our reading of how sentiment moves across an ownership period, drawn from the sources below. It is an editorial estimate, not tracked longitudinal data.
| At purchase | 8.3 / 10 |
|---|---|
| First week | 7.0 / 10 |
| One month | 7.6 / 10 |
| Six months | 7.5 / 10 |
| One year | 7.0 / 10 |
| Two years or more | 6.5 / 10 |
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Lab tests show a light, breathable, grippy shoe with a durable upper but thin firm cushioning and fast outsole wear, recommended for casual rather than all-day use.
Thousands of mostly positive reviews; this page includes complaints about blisters, poor arch support, soles coming unglued and pairs failing within six months to a year.
Reviewers praise the classic style and light feel and some have worn the shoe for years, while others note heel rubbing, little arch support and holes after about nine months.
Commenters largely agree quality has slipped, citing sole separation; Old Skool owners report mixed lifespans from two months to six months of daily wear to several years.