Too old for Vans, what is a stylish, comfortable substitute?
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Anonymous
| Seavees |
Anonymous
Ok ... |
Anonymous
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Oh, I thought they meant either the slip-ons (which is what my teen wears) or the high-top (which is what I think of as the classic vans kids wore when I was in HS). I wasn't even thinking of the plain ol' Keds style sneakers!
I wish I found Vans more comfortable, as I would just get a fun pair of the slip ons. |
Anonymous
| Allbirds |
Anonymous
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https://mgemi.com/collections/the-sofia-shearling-sneaker?product=4319916130363
My favorite shoe right now |
Anonymous
This is still what I think of as ur-Vans https://www.vans.com/shop/checkerboard-slip-on |
Anonymous
| Sperry topsider crest vibes or Seasides. |
Anonymous
| I rotate between Vince and Vans |
Anonymous
These are gasp worthy hideous. Just WOW. You walk around with these on, huh? WOW. |
Anonymous
| Vince sneakers. Definitely the grown up Vans. |
Anonymous
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I’m 49 and have old school checkerboard Vans. But the lack of arch support is tough, so I wear them sparingly.
Allbirds are my daily go-to now. Both the wool and tree runners and slip-on loungers. |
Anonymous
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Vince
Steve Madden Cole Hahn Bondo All have versions similar to Vans but price point much higher. |
Anonymous
$248, no less. |
Anonymous
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I call my Vionic shoes "old people Vans" because they have arch support, which I need for any walking that is over 30 mins long.
https://www.vionicshoes.com/midi-casual-slip-on.html?utm_source=google_shopping&76=401&aid=16058&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_9zLkKea5gIVdIFaBR0TlwMGEAQYCCABEgJEzfD_BwE |
Anonymous
| ^^ should clarify, I love Vans and have a few pairs. I just can't wear them if I'm going to be doing lots of walking. |