Are VANS Worth The Money For Skateboarders?

Vans skate shoes have been around for decades! BUT is it what "What Real skateboards" want in a skate shoe? Here are some points.
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[@baltimorethug5]

If you want vans for cheap go to the vans outlet at a mall and you can get shoes for as low as 20 bucks

[@paulywhirl141]

no way edit: like, fr fr other edit: stonks

[@joshdeveaux6936]

@@paulywhirl141 they wont be pros, they'll hurt your feet and rip within thirty seconds

[@sbpringles9551]

@@joshdeveaux6936 nah they got pros and everything there

[@joshdeveaux6936]

@@sbpringles9551 not for $20

[@KimarKurosaski]

@@joshdeveaux6936 I’ve gotten some chima pros for 30 before

[@tuss4]

Wow! Wow! Wow! Woah! Woah! Woah! Here we go! With a rhyming Fun timing, Two-timing, Three-timing, Four-timing, Extreme diming, with Fine-dining Inside the dining room Jumping on the zoom Call For an interview Y'all With the big dude Who is coola than me and maybe y'all Cuz he interviewed me for a job a lil' while ago Now I have a job and lots of hos - MC Flores AKA The Shoe Reviewa

[@really3100]

skinny jeans with half cabs of course you ll look terrible 😂

[@speedofarts]

his pants def dont complement the shoe

[@really3100]

half cabs got the old school vibes so baggy pants is the way to go

[@javonrobinson9518]

anything qith half cabs are terrible

[@jodf1307]

I have actually found it the opposite where Vans pinch my pinkie toe and feel really crammed in there

[@Onyxaxe]

Same. Wide means something different to different people. The current Vans I own are literally wrecking my feet lol. My foot isn't even that wide and I'm a chick. I can't imagine how bad it is for dudes.

[@fordgalaxie3695]

My pinkie toes get numb wearing my Half Cabs sometimes :')

[@Minhlamb]

love skating in vans especially the old skool pros, comfy, no size up, a little tight, you get some blisters all cool because the flick is amazing and the grip sheesh. Got a new pair of vans again after four months (no hole just super sanded down) and laces intact. Board control is great, could use some more cushion but great overall, and ofc it's stylish. Note: I am not a great of a skater as seen on my channel so you can go through the shoe a lot faster than I do

[@cristianvargas9813]

Oh my gosh it’s you lazer flip guy triple set I didn’t ever recognize you nice Hair btw keep killing it!!!

[@beepsta]

“lazer flip guy triple set” 💀💀😭😭

[@dantemarquez7880]

Can You plzzzzzzz plzzzzzzzz Review the Braille skateboarding new shoes 🥺

[@S7_jrnl]

Yes!

[@S7_jrnl]

@KW I just wanna see what he thinks about them

[@S7_jrnl]

Obviously I’m not gonna spend 90 dollars on it

[@dantemarquez7880]

@@S7_jrnl true thats why he should make a review

[@gfrob3326]

Keep up the great work Christian I've been loving the content recently 👍🔥

[@moacirg.dsratliff1244]

Was up my favorite skAteboard shoe review channel in the world and that had been backed up by science math the moon, and the UFC ANOUNCER GUY, and by the work put into his videos

[@aldenzhao7046]

Not gonna comment what your said at the end, but I believe you gonna be a rapper one day if you keep doing that Christian 😂

[@christianflores]

Lol. Yeahhh haha.

[@Adam-yh9xt]

@@christianflores Agreed 👍

[@zubairpatel5451]

I hope your channel grows really well!

[@christianflores]

Thank you. I hope so tooo

[@shotaaa964]

So glad someone said it about the halfcabs

[@Suave.DW8]

They Low-key changed the little things about the old Pro shoes in the Skate Classics. So far the just difference in the rubber material is noticeable to me.

[@Ainator_]

is it better?

[@velvetblueco2422]

I love the slightly flatter insole and the heel shank in the new skate classics

[@vindogg87]

kyle walker pro 1 were some of the best vans I've ever had i paid 180 nzd witch is approximately 130 usd, god damn we get ripped of here

[@philhunnicutt9019]

The half cabs might be a little ugly, but with the right pair of jeans or cargo pants and the right logo tee? They just ooze rock and roll. It was a shoe from and for another era, and it fit that era rather perfectly.

[@technolange651]

Yeah definitely need baggy jeans or pants for them to look good. Skinny jeans are are big no no. 😆

[@Dantheman937]

Vans are my skate shoe brand all the shoes fit the same you always know what your gonna get with the sizing and are very comfy my favorites are the Kyle walker pro 1 and the Gilbert Crockett 2 both have the waffle cup which is the best cup sole/vulc combo out there.

[@vinceancheta]

Watching this video lacing up a new pair of Vans old skool pros.

[@pressed9761]

the vid i been waiting for

[@ethanhodges7278]

I love vans and work at the outlet store in Carlsbad by the flower fields 💯👟💘🥀

[@transferz]

Agreed on there should be a measure on shoe width. BTw i too have a wide foot but the slip-on pros run narrow. The AvE shoes work great for my wide sweaty foot. They breathe well

[@fd_skate]

Do the Marana split! 🔥

[@luisbarvalopez]

I'm size 11 and have wide foot, the rowan and berle pro fits really well for me.

[@ligma420]

Wow, wow wow, woah, woah woah, here we go! With a rhyming fun timing 2 timing 3 timing 4 timing! Extreme dining I aint bothered to write the rest

[@Trinadon]

Lmao the end was too much to repeat but your the best man 😂

[@JSkater_]

I love the looks of vans but sadly they never really last me skating wise

[@boom6578]

the gilbert crockett 2 are wafflecup too like the kyle walker's, i'm wearing them right now!

[@kodo8946]

The ultrarange pro is also a cupsole

[@e3-po369]

I’m skating the Rowans for a little over 2 weeks now and the upper is lasting a really long time but the bottom is wearing out pretty quick

[@Damoforce]

Yup, found exactly the same

[@trappped6576]

Yeah that happened with my rowans too

[@zzaaiidd.]

Skating Rowan’s rn, bottom wearing out aswell

[@fernandoreyes680]

I started ripping the canvas on the side so I stopped skating it

[@kramen3254]

Hey C, do some reviews on Decathlon skate shoes please. thanks

[@graysonadams2485]

Best shoe for narrow feet? I've been skating etnies and emerica cuz they're always on sale, but I gotta pull my laces sooo tight!!

[@skateboardsecret7597]

Pre order them laces still hope there coming 🙏🏻

[@Damoforce]

New Balance has the width sizes on some shoes. Found the AVE Pro a little narrower than others

[@jonathanmachado8506]

What’s some good parks ledges and banks wise and manny pads!! In SD/ Chula Vista Area?!?

[@ab-ue9yx]

18-20 years ago all I would skate are Rowley XL, absolutely amazing shoes. I tried getting back into Vans recently did not work out well. Slip on, too small they killed my feet. Kyle Walker 1 kinda ok but I did not like the break in period and when they were about to die, so I really enjoyed skating in those for a couple weeks. Half Cabs are the best to skate in my opinion but they get too loose on the ankle and are probably the shoes with worst perspiration I ever tried on, my feet were wet and shoes soggy after each sesh. There are many more models out there but I think I’m good, I stick to Lakai, Es and Adidas for the time being.

[@adusetort2050]

Hey bro can u review the adidas forum 84s low

[@ianturnbow7011]

There actually is an entire system for global foot width. Feet are measured with a Brannock Device. Sometimes you’ll see “D” width with specific shoes, which is a pretty normal width.

[@Tinyten]

Thanks. I was looking for that comment.

[@ianturnbow7011]

@@Tinyten all good. Happy to provide knowledge and data.

[@ianturnbow7011]

Further, it’s an alphabetized system. An A width is the skinniest possible (outside of bespoke shoes), a D is normal aka not wide. Yet, we have 4D widths as extra, extra wide shoe. I own a pair of U.S. 10 4-D dad style Nike leather. Gifted as a joke.

[@brianropel]

Vans needs to make a slip on with the sock liner from the Nike Koston Hyperfeel 3. That would be the perfect skate shoe.

[@Anthonyxia]

AVE Pro, Kyle Walker Pro 1 and 2, Berle Pro, Gilbert Crockett Pro 2, and any BMX shoe from Vans are all cupsoles (or Wafflecup which is a combination of vulcanized and cupsole). Everything else, Pro/Skate and classic, are vulcanized.

[@Mathfuw]

MI AMIGO CHRISTIAN COMO ESTAS Vans Outlets tiene los shoes for 25-60

[@kirbstomp4484]

Kyle Walker 1 is an amazing shoe. 👏

[@sk8iny0]

i usually come back to vans cause there's always a pro model around on sale for like 50 bucks

[@basedwood]

Half cabs look sick tho

[@ketchupOW]

YO I LIKE THE HAIR!!

[@Birdfl3w]

Yes, keep the hair, curly is underrated

[@hou5eheadjason]

I feel like if you want a durable skate shoe you need to go cupsole, I just skated some lakai vulcs 2 sessions of 2 hrs a piece and I'm already breaking through a tiny hole on the Ollie side just right outside the suede

[@ashleybrown4754]

Love the team but Lakais are no bueno.

[@misca5275]

No matter what lakais you buy they suck

[@huntersmith1292]

What's the style of Van and the name of the colorway for the second shoe on the left. The one with the dark charcoal grey rubber bottom sides and dark grey laces?

[@thegamingplayer8395]

We just gonna ignore the fact he did a blunt big heel out😳

[@roganmonaghan3406]

This ordered the laces

[@JefftheSk8ter134]

Are you going to post an update for when the shoelaces start to get shipped out ?

[@DudeWithADayJob]

You should review Straye and talk about the pricing of em

[@trevorlee3856]

can u review the vans skate old skool the new ones? also love ur channel bro

[@Spychronic]

He already did

[@trevorlee3856]

@@Spychronic no but like actually him

[@itzsepi6729]

I just ripped that lil rubber on my slip ones and......yeah the shoe feels loose now

[@E.W.C.1993]

Joslin Vulcs Please review those!

[@byReev]

Hey Christian, You should do a review of the Li-Ning Erik Ellington shoe once the officially release. Maybe youll get lucky and get an early pair. I really wonder what a skate shoe from a chinese sportswear company feels like!

[@32srt32]

whats a top of the line performance shoe? and is it worth the extra $30 and will they last any longer?

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

I can have only liked skating in vans pro highs with a gum sole. But all other vans have not been good for me. Just order the new maroon, chalk white, gold metallic Tyshawn's. Dude it is a good looking shoe.

[@sk8iny0]

i usually rip the rubberband on the slipons lol

[@WhosThatRedPrelude]

PLEASE do the Marana Michelin!💯

[@MANUEL11]

You should def review the dc lynx og

[@maxkeefe3742]

They actually do make wide versions, it’s a whole section on their site. Even the skate pro versions

[@kasetar9532]

Planing on shipping the laces to europe any time soon or ever?

[@aznheadbanger]

got some kyle walker 2's for 40$ at nordstrom rack. Def worth!

[@pehhii]

In my country a Vans Old Skool (non-skate version) is the same as the Marana/Joslin x Michelin, but we know the difference in durability...

[@cyruspatten-ostergard5943]

Can you do a review on the DC lynx zero (not the lynx OG)

[@kekmiser2147]

you should do 101 kick flips in steel toed boots

[@zzaaiidd.]

Just got some new vans slip on pros 🥳

[@whopwhop6732]

Kyle Walker pro 1 best shoe ever! I had like 7 pairs. And actually it’s not a cupsole, it’s a hybrid cupsole/vulc!

[@barskateco2154]

Review the DC Lynx OG

[@luisrobertodiaznacar1291]

please put extended wear laces in amazon im from mexico and i want a pair

[@frailarchives_]

hey christian do u use mob or jessup or something else?

[@Zab12101]

Try the Crockett 2 those are truly supreme

[@serg1o.]

Woww bro you so good at rapping sheesh you should be a professional rapper 🥶🥶💯

[@christianflores]

Lol. I don’t even remember what I said.

[@greynielvhonn]

Review vans gilbert crocket pro2

[@reyaanhafeez9130]

When can we get the laces in the uk

[@theguywiththebighead5432]

Wauw wauw wauw wow wow wow here we go with a rhyming two timing three timing fuck it this shit is hard ur freestyling

[@gavinmcnicholl3206]

Can you review those skate authentics please

[@Hugo-gf4fl]

The new vans sk8 Hi - Off White i think they are really good but sits more snug on the foot then thie older vans

[@aaronoliver2235]

Can you do videos on Nike SBs and Adidas being worth it for skaters next?

[@dmlong47]

there are sizes for with 10b 10c 10d (normal sizes) 10e 102e

[@mateoobando4769]

Could you review the vans SK8 highs

[@christianflores]

Hopefully I can get to them.

[@satupuluh4131]

@@christianflores sk8 hi pro please

[@PHeMoX]

A lot of people pretty much have no clue how wide their feet really are compared to the average though. But yeah, I've got no problems fitting in Vans in terms of width for sure. And they tend to be fairly accurate in terms of shoe size. Vans are a bit love it + hate it for me. I do like the flick and boardfeel, I don't like the lack of protection all around (in terms of puffy shoes) and I don't like the lack of decent durability. They're also too expensive for the durability, to be honest. The only exception would be buying them at a steep discount. I got the Kyle Walker Pro 2s at -50% and can't say I mind that too much, even when they did get destroyed in three weeks. And I'm a beginner skater, I didn't thrash them through hard skating or anything. It's why for now I'm sticking with eS shoes. They have very good cupsole shoes with decent boardfeel (like eS Symbol, eS Accel Slim, eS Swift 1.5, eS Evant etc.). I do have wider feet, so eS tends to fit well. I'm currently skating the eS Symbol and am loving it. Probably would get a second pair right now, if it weren't so hard to find.

[@user-gh6sz6sw6g]

Most of the vans that I get r the most bank for ur buck, I got a pair of half cabs for $55 in February, and last week for Chima pro 2s for $50!

[@alexismendoza1545]

Dude I got Kyle walker 1s for 30 bucks on OfferUp lmao

[@prestonbushman4790]

Honestly getting any skate shoes below 60 is a good deal so good even if the shoes are ok the good vibes you get makes it better

[@ketchupOW]

I have a very flat foot and i've only ever skated adidas. I will try vans next thank you! which one should I try first?

[@christianflores]

Yeah try em and see what happens.

[@fernandoreyes680]

Personally, the Kyle Walker is the best Vans shoe I’ve skated

[@ligma420]

in my opinion vans are worth the money cause i have skated sk8-hi,s and old skool pros and the durability is pretty good if you get the pros and they are also super comfy. and they also look really nice when you skate them wich some skaters dont care about but i do because i look down at my feet alot when i skate and if my shoes are ugly af i will have no confidence. btw i do more technical skating instead of big stairs and bowls and there good for technical skating

[@WizardDoom]

Have a norrow foot and Like vans a lot

[@aaronsejas6442]

i heard that they narrowed down the toe box for the skate classics, is that true?

[@christianflores]

I couldn’t tell. Might be because the upper gets pretty lose. Really quick.

[@fegr988]

7:42 now i want to see Chris Flores vs Chris D'Elia

[@potatomanpotatoman722]

Yo, I have 6 e shoe width and can't find any skateboarding shoes that go that big, i wear a mens 10 US

[@andrewalejo918]

Review the vans rowley rapidwield pro

[@marcoreilly6971]

More adidas..? I’ve been wanting to skate a good pair. What’s your fav or recommended adidas shoe?

[@manueleliemartinez6906]

Tyshawn jones adidas is awesome but tears fast

[@fernandoreyes680]

Tyshawn and Busenitz are my 2 favorite Adidas shoes. I'm about to try the superstars too

[@Lammm2410]

Try the matchbreak super if you want durability. It has a suede layer under a rubber layer that underlays the suede, which means 3 layers. I am having the busenitz 2 vulc and I still prefer the matchbreak.

[@ketchupOW]

@@Lammm2410 The matchbreaks are indestructable. Although I have a flat foot so the buesnitz are perfect shape for me.

[@Lammm2410]

@@ketchupOW You’re right. For the busenitz, I just don’t like the elasticated band, it’s too tight around the mid foot for me. I think the way they constructed the tongue on the matchbreak is brilliant. It doesn’t squeeze my feet.

[@GerardoMd]

Review the Etnies Senix Lo white

[@dillanskatez8376]

When is the album coming out??

[@Iamcg3]

Sub'd and followed because the videos are cherry. I dont even skate. If im sub'n, mainstream is pretty damn close

[@christianflores]

Ahhh thanks mane! ❤️🥳

[@salvadordelvalle2525]

Hey man, i loved skating dunk sb highs but now i can’t because of the hype. Do you know any good alternative?

[@RedneckMonkey762]

Lakai Telfords! Literally just look like if Lakai made a Jordan 1.

[@salvadordelvalle2525]

@@RedneckMonkey762 thanks man

[@benjaminmellqvist7763]

Review the es Quattro

[@PeenyWeenyCrew]

Me still waiting for the buesnetz after about 5 months...

[@stevencandelaria909]

I get so stoked when I break a shoe lace, I feel like the way shoes are designed nowadays they never break.

[@AlexToma]

I thought that the fist real skate shoe from vans was the Era. I used to love vans being the brand that got me into shoes. Had more than 15 pairs but lately they just rip from the sole at the back and I don’t get how a pro version can get messed up in such a short time from walking not even taking about skating. Can’t support something that won’t last. Have lots of vulc shoes and they don’t get trough sole as fast as vans.

[@nyphon]

Review NB 508!

[@BadOmenRGV]

The Berle also has the waffle cup.

[@BIGBXAR]

kyle walker 2 are a great shoe