The Vans Thread

[ter1413]

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[Lorcan7]

I like these patched Vault Sk8 Hi makeups:

 

[Coldsnap]

Got my vans on but they look like sneakers.

 

[gnatty8]

I keep a pair of high top Old Skool for motorcycle riding when it becomes too hot outside to wear boots. I know they provide absolutely zero protection in event of a wreck, but those are risks I am OK with taking. I like the plain vanilla canvas and rubber sneakers, and would probably wear those if I didn't already have a serious New Balance addiction..

 

[Parker]

I appreciate the effort, but this is wrong.

Surf_OTL_19_WARM_video-2 916x612 low.mp4

 

[trafficjam]

Depends on the water temp. Spring or fall surfing in the mid-atlantic? Gimme those bad boys.

 

[malcb33]

Diemme x Vans with many miles on them. Much thicker leather and more solid sole than the standard Vans version.

 

[FrankCowperwood]

Nice job sneaking a surf video in there Parker!

 

[Coldsnap]

Got some duck toe Vans for this winter. In case I get splishy splashy in a puddle. Sized up two full sizes so I can wear some chunky socks with 'em.

 

[FrankCowperwood]

I took a fit pic and I'm cross posting the heck out of it.

Here are the Vans!

 

[Nader393]

My go-to sneakers are a pair of all black perforated leather Vans slip-ons. They're great because you can dress them up or down. They are the perfect pair of casual shoes. Great for driving, too. I wore mine out, and unfortunately (inexplicably), Vans doesn't make them anymore. So I had a pair custom made. They're not as nice as the originals, but they'll do. I wish the new pair had a black tag, black lining, and black soles like the old pair. Also, the perforations are farther apart.

 

[bencap]

@Nader393 How'd you get a pair custom made? Like you went to a tailor with a pair of new slip ons and had them customised with new leather uppers? If so, props for going the extra mile.

 

[Nader393]

The Vans website allows you to custom spec your shoes. You can choose materials and colors. Cost $80, and takes about six weeks.

 

[Coldsnap]

happy to report that the duck vans are pretty puddle-proof.

 

[Snoopy]

Thinking of owning my first pair of Vans. I want them to be slip-ons.

Which is more comfortable, the Pro's or the classic slip-ons? I know the Pro's got a cush insole and the outsole is also thicker.

Does the Pro and classic run the same size?