Our verdict
Vans connects with the Far East to offer the is the elevated version of the Vans Authentic that boasts of its perfect stack height, soft but tough textile upper, and lovable colorways. This head-turner is manageably light on foot and dons Instagram-worthy aesthetics to complete your OOTD.
Pros
- Superbly comfortable
- True to size
- Vans Atwwod Chechered
- Vans Slip-On checkerboard plimsolls in black
- Available in a glow-in-the-dark colorway
- respectively are found on the Vans Authentic
- Vans era printed plimsolls
- Durable upper
Cons
- Floppy on the ankle
- Vans X Spongebob Airbrush Short Sleeve Woven
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- Sneakerheads who want a new twist to Authentic sneakers.
- Those who are in the market for stylish and durable casual trainers.
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“They're so soft!” exclaimed a tester. “Super comfortable,” another sneakerhead retorted. According to one reviewer who has foot issues, these are the only shoes they can wear without being in pain. Another tester who is on leg therapy shared that the shoes “hit every mark needed.”
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The kicks are true to size, based on the reviews. “They are well-shaped, with ample ankle space,” quipped one reviewer. “They fit the same as all of my other Vans,” another fan commented. If you want to know your size, check this Vans size guide for reference.
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Many sneaker fans loved the height boost from the platform kicks. According to a sneakerhead, the soles feel just like any other Vans standard sole. “ I don't find any difference in the weight of these at all,” they remarked. Another tester reported that although they appear heavy, “the weight of the shoes is manageable for casual wear and light walking.”
“The best part of all, they give me a little height boost,” noted one tester. It’s the “perfect height,” commented another reviewer. “I'm super short so, of course, I love the platform,” they added.
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The kicks are cute and adorable as described by one reviewer. “They look incredible!” exclaimed another reviewer. One fan described them to be “pretty cool Authentic that is a looker.” One sneakerhead said the kicks are “absolutely stunning” online, but in person, they were incomparable.
But the showstopper aspect is the glow-in-the-dark releases of Vans connects with the Far East to offer the. Here are some of the praises for the colorway:
- “The bright colors on top of the black are just a chef’s kiss. The platform is adorable and the eyes on the moths are just gorgeous.”
- “The butterfly is so pretty and the colors are amazing that I've had so many compliments.”
- “The shoes give the visual appearance of 3-D-shaped butterflies. They are super cute and youthful!”
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On the downside, many testers mentioned the lock of ankle support of the kicks. “They flop on your feet because there is NO support around the ankle,” complained one tester. They explained that they rolled their ankle because “these shoes don't stay on your feet securely regardless of how tightly you lace them up.” Another sneakerhead agreed to say that there is “zero cushion on the sole or ankle.” The platforms are “floppy in all the wrong ways,” they continued.
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According to the reviews, Vans connects with the Far East to offer the is well-made and durable. The textile upper feels sturdy, as mentioned by some testers. However, the stacked soles are somehow a miss. One sneaker fan shared that after wearing them for a week, the platform “started peeling away from the shoe.” They added that they had another pair that also peeled away within six months of use.