Vans Old Skool Black/Medium Gum

Great fit. Snug, just right. The canvas material makes it harder to mess up. Shoes are exactly the color as the picture. Extremely comfortable with the gum soles.

There's a reason they've been made for 30 + years. Whether used for skating or just for everyday wear, this has been on of my favorite shoes for almost half my life at this point. They look great, are decently priced, and once broken in, you can't do much better as far as skate shoes go. If arch support is a major concern, I'd definitely look elsewhere and if used for their intended purpose (i.e. skateboarding), I've made pretty short work of them, but generally without constant abuse, they can take a pretty decent beating. Basically, the shoe's grippy, has a slim profile and a well wearing sole, and a design that has stood the test of time. Now if only Rogan's stocked the suede/canvas Sk8 Hi s (the same thing, just with a high top and more ankle support). Highly ... MoreThere's a reason they've been made for 30 + years. Whether used for skating or just for everyday wear, this has been on of my favorite shoes for almost half my life at this point. They look great, are decently priced, and once broken in, you can't do much better as far as skate shoes go. If arch support is a major concern, I'd definitely look elsewhere and if used for their intended purpose (i.e. skateboarding), I've made pretty short work of them, but generally without constant abuse, they can take a pretty decent beating. Basically, the shoe's grippy, has a slim profile and a well wearing sole, and a design that has stood the test of time. Now if only Rogan's stocked the suede/canvas Sk8 Hi s (the same thing, just with a high top and more ankle support). Highly recommended either way!

I bought these as a christmas present thinking they’d arrive just like the pictures. Nope. The gum sole was a lot darker than the pictured. I was expecting a lighter oak colour, they came in a muddy walnut colour.