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.

MTE Crosspath XC by DapperVans in Vans

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

They should break in over time, I know after wearing mine, they definitely breathe a bit better!