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Vans Old Skool

Vans Old Skool

$ Budget$69.99

tldr; Reddit overwhelmingly recommends the Vans Old Skool. With 85% positive sentiment across 102 mentions, this is a clear community favorite.

$69.99 on Amazon

Sentiment Breakdown

29%Positive
Positive
29%
Neutral
67%
Negative
4%
Based on 114 Reddit opinions

Strengths & Weaknesses

Each axis shows what % of Reddit comments are positive about that topic. Higher = more praise.

Key Features

  • Rubber sole
  • Sole made with ETHOS-verified, regeneratively grown rubber, Fixed insole, Cushioned collar, Suede trim and smooth leather logo stripe
  • Round toe
  • Community favorite

Sentiment Over Time

25%50%75%100%Apr '25Jun '25Aug '25Oct '25Dec '25Jan '26100% (Apr '25) - 14.2 comments100% (May '25) - 9.6 comments100% (Jun '25) - 7.3 comments23% (Jul '25) - 10.9 comments60% (Aug '25) - 6.9 comments100% (Sep '25) - 4.3 comments100% (Oct '25) - 9.2 comments70% (Nov '25) - 8.1 comments100% (Dec '25) - 15.1 comments50% (Jan '26) - 0.3 comments

Historical Price Data

Vans Old Skool
$45$54$63$72Apr '25Apr '25Apr '25Apr '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Oct '25Dec '25Low: $49.99Current: $69.99
Vans Old Skool
All-time low: $5.01(2017-03)

What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Vans Old Skool

Best Praise
+15 pts
“Vans old skools. Go with everything. Easily replaceable when they get too beat which they don’t do often surprisingly. They still look good beat up a bit. That price point allows to spend money elsewhere on actual heat.”
r/Sneakers
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Top Criticism
+3 pts
“Old Skools are also narrow. I don't have wide feet but they are uncomfortable IMO. I've had my vans for months and I can't seem to break them in. I gave up.”
r/malefashionadvice
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vans Old Skool worth buying?
Reddit overwhelmingly recommends the Vans Old Skool. With 85% positive sentiment across 102 mentions, this is a clear community favorite.
What do Redditors love about the Vans Old Skool?
Redditors highlight: Community favorite.
What are the downsides of the Vans Old Skool?
Some criticisms include: "Old Skools are also narrow. I don't have wide feet but they are uncomfortable IMO. I've had my vans for months and I can't seem to break them in. I gave up."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Vans Old Skool has 114) tend to have more reliable scores.

114 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/14/2026

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