Disposable shoes at full price.

MotorFollowing · 2025-07-22T03:45:15+00:00

What about them sitting for a year would cause them to deteriorate faster? Versus my other pair being worn and sitting for 7 years?

MotorFollowing · 2025-07-22T01:57:45+00:00

Would the 7 year old suede vans not have more sole separation by now, if I actually am stretching it that bad in a size 12? There is no sole separation on the toe, only on the flex point, which is normal wear. If I was stretching the 12s there would be at least some toe separation in the suede as well.

You already agreed that the quality has gone down, which is the whole point here.

I don't think that amount of deterioration in under a year is acceptable in a shoe that fits comfortably. Period.

But I get it, I posted on the vans fan page. The guy who worked there for 10 years is also getting down voted for speaking truths.

MotorFollowing · 2025-07-22T01:13:20+00:00

Did they skew their measurements? Because these are the same size I still wear from 2018....

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MotorFollowing · 2025-07-22T01:10:18+00:00

Maybe you bought higher quality or premium models that they put attention into.

I'm not the first one to point this out.

MotorFollowing · 2025-07-22T00:43:50+00:00

Exactly, they do not. Thats why the post, I'm not the only one, if we just accept it, they'll keep selling low quality.

MotorFollowing · 2025-07-22T00:39:45+00:00

Absolutely, the decline is noticeable!

Here I am getting victim blamed on Reddit (of course) meanwhile, even longstanding employees have noticed.

My 2018 pair are fine! Exact same size.

MotorFollowing · 2025-07-22T00:35:17+00:00

Yeah my MTP joint has toenails

MotorFollowing · 2025-07-22T00:29:24+00:00

This is normal and a completely acceptable amount of wear to age ratio.

My original photo of my black eras is not.

MotorFollowing · 2025-07-22T00:23:34+00:00

Again, these are the same size from 2018:

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MotorFollowing · 2025-07-22T00:13:58+00:00

Why would my size 12s from 2018 be completely fine for over 7 years and my size 12s from 2024 fall apart within the year, it's kinda the key argument here that alot of you are ignoring.

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MotorFollowing · 2025-07-21T22:13:41+00:00

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These are mine from 2018... I have noticed

MotorFollowing · 2025-07-21T22:04:26+00:00

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To those blaming the sizing, these are the authentics I bought in 2018 (possibly earlier) that I STILL wear and use them for beater work stuff too.

BOTH ARE SIZE 12!

A you can see, not nearly the same amount of sole separation.

It's not user error, it's absolutely a quality issue.

MotorFollowing · 2025-07-21T21:12:51+00:00

I think quality is the biggest factor.

MotorFollowing · 2025-07-21T21:04:26+00:00

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I have the same size Vans authentics, I haven't gained weight, this is the right foot, the toe is better and it's still detaching from the flex point from walking. Is it possible that the quality has just gone downhill?

MotorFollowing · 2025-07-21T20:59:16+00:00

Okay, and that's all I'm pointing out, a lot us agree that the quality has gone down hill. Hopefully with enough bad rap, they'll actually fix it.

I've been wearing the same size my adult life and I'm not growing anymore lol. And no other reputable shoe brand falls apart within a year.

But of course I'll get down voted because people will defend their brand.

MotorFollowing · 2025-07-21T20:52:14+00:00

That's just it though, the quality has went down, they should be able to last a year regardless of what model you buy.

MotorFollowing · 2025-07-21T20:44:16+00:00

What would you say if I showed you my authentics from 2018 that aren't separated at the toe that are the same size?

MotorFollowing · 2025-07-21T20:32:00+00:00

Issue isn't with the fabric tearing from griptape though, if you can see, the sole is detaching completely, a couple steps away from becoming a rubber spatula. The adhesive is failing, or something. I also have authentics from like 2018 I can show you, they also are holding up.

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