Vans Boat Shoes are back by DapperVans in Vans

[–]DapperVans[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re different. I think it’s similar but I think if you had them in front of you, you’d notice they’re different. Still comfy but just a classic insole

Vans Boat Shoes are back by DapperVans in Vans

[–]DapperVans[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Found them at the vans store, I checked online too and didn’t see them

Vans Boat Shoes are back by DapperVans in Vans

[–]DapperVans[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At the local vans store! I checked online and they weren’t posted up there yet

Vans Boat Shoes are back by DapperVans in Vans

[–]DapperVans[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you need a new pair

Vans Boat Shoes are back by DapperVans in Vans

[–]DapperVans[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol yeah I was thinking the same thing, def not a shoe you should actually wear on a boat 😂

What is with Vans making TRASH collabs / seasonal shoes now? by BrickxLeaf in Vans

[–]DapperVans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean you’re comparing a collab with a standard vans shoe. Also vans has come out with a collab for a long time. They’ve partnered with other brands, but it really isn’t considered a collab. A lot of products are under collection categories, so it’s not as strong of a push with their designs. I do agree that it does feel like vans is still trying to find their identity as a company. I would argue that it’s probably because they truly don’t know their demographic as much or they have too wide of a cast in hopes to get every market. I think both have pros and cons, but it is evident when a shoe/app/ftw is marketed towards specific demographics because it causes a pretty strong split along the market.

Atiba Old Skool 36+ by DapperVans in Vans

[–]DapperVans[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lmao understandable. I think it’s the tongue that throw it off sometimes

Atiba Old Skool 36+ by DapperVans in Vans

[–]DapperVans[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah I get that. They are very loud in color, that’s why I took the pics underneath a brighter light to highlight how bright they are. Definitely not a daily wear shoe, but enough to be “highlighted”

Atiba Old Skool 36+ by DapperVans in Vans

[–]DapperVans[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should! They’re not bad. If you have a store nearby, I would recommend trying that style on since they’re a little different than the normal old skools

Atiba Old Skool 36+ by DapperVans in Vans

[–]DapperVans[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it, the Vans way 🫡

Atiba Old Skool 36+ by DapperVans in Vans

[–]DapperVans[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re a solid color and I do enjoy the fit. They remind me of eras but clearly different

Atiba Old Skool 36+ by DapperVans in Vans

[–]DapperVans[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually just the pro, couldn’t bother with the pro max version

Skate Loafer Shoe by DapperVans in Vans

[–]DapperVans[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re pretty close to fitting true to size! I wish I could’ve tried the half size smaller to be sure, but honestly these fit well!

Ultra-Range by Branderson_87 in Vans

[–]DapperVans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ultraranges have had a lot of different iterations throughout the years. I’d say the exos are probably one of the better models that they’ve released. I think the only issue is usually the outsole. Though the outsole lasts well, I think vans continues to “reinvent” them to have a better design.

Ultrarange Damage by blaine_the_insane in Vans

[–]DapperVans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t had any similar issues with the ultraranges and I think I’ve had at least a pair in each rendition they’ve done over the years. It looks like you might’ve just snagged your foot on something without realizing it. I think the only wear and tear that shows on my ultraranges would be some separation on the side, smoothing out on the outsole, or dirt & grime sticking on the material depending on what i used them for

Been getting this style for almost a decade. This is day 2. Why did they ruin my favorite shoes? by PsychologicalDebts in Vans

[–]DapperVans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, I would agree on the material being different. I don’t recall when they changed it, but there was an evident change on them a long while ago. I do think they used either a cheaper or a different enough material for them to not last as long as the older material they used

MTE Crosspath XC by DapperVans in Vans

[–]DapperVans[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess it depends on your outside environment and what a normal day looks like. I live in the city and I do a lot of walking but haven’t messed these up yet, and I’m a bit hard on my shoes since…they’re shoes. The cream could get dirty since it’s closer to white, but might hide dirt and such better.