Question for owners of Vans sneakers

[beach2nd]

I just bought my first pair of Vans yesterday, but the arches on the inside of the shoes are killing my feet (I do have wider than average feet). Is this normal for a new pair of Vans...do they have to be broken in or do are they usually perfect right out of the box. The reason I ask is that some shoes/sneakers like Dr. Martens have a reputation for needing to be broken in and I was just wondering if Vans are the same way. I really hope this is the case because I really like these shoes!

 

[Pepsi90919]

SHUT UP AND FIT IN THE MOLD

 

[Nohr]

I had to give mine some time to wear in.

 

[Toastedlightly]

They were really bad for my foot. Flat soles screwed up my knees for awhile.

 

[Imyourzero]

Vans and Airwalks are 11ty billion times more comfortable after they're broken in. Just give them a while to loosen up. Pretty soon they'll look crappy and ragged but you'll still wear them because at that point they're extremely comfortable. 😉

 

Most shoes need to be broken in.
Mabey you need to get a wide version of the shoe.

 

[beach2nd]

Originally posted by: Toastedlightly
They were really bad for my foot. Flat soles screwed up my knees for awhile.

Did they eventually break in or did you have to get different shoes?

 

[beach2nd]

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[Toastedlightly]

Originally posted by: beach2nd1

Originally posted by: Toastedlightly
They were really bad for my foot. Flat soles screwed up my knees for awhile.

Did they eventually break in or did you have to get different shoes?

After 6 months... they hurt like a bich. I got differnt shoes (newbalance)

 

[zerocool84]

o man i love my Rowley XL2's got 3 different colors

 

[notfred]

They always do that, they'll be fine in a couple weeks.

 

[AbAbber2k]

I have really wide feet at the ball (have a bunyan (sp?)) and by far, the most comfortable shoes I've EVER owned are my current New Balance's. I'm actually thinking of buying a couple pair in the size/style I currently have just incase they stop making them.

Most comfortable shoes I've ever owned...

 

[sharkeeper]

You bought sneakers from a white van?

 

[rpc64]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
SHUT UP AND FIT IN THE MOLD

LMAO

I have found that Vans don't generally have much of a break in period. They come pretty wide and flat normally. They are VERY comfortable shoes, but I added some insoles to mine just for some extra arch support. I would expect a short break in period and then then your shoes should be quite comfortable.

 

[Vic]

I've owned countless pairs of Vans and not one of them ever needed to be broken in.

 

[Dragnov]

I know what exactly what you're talking about.

I bought a new pair of vans (first in a LONG while) because I wanted something fairly simple looking. Nike, Skechers, etc. seem to want to add as much strange designs they can on their shoes nowadays.

Anyways, the shoe is so flat that it begins hurting my feet. Absolutley no arch support. While they dont kill my feet, they aren't comfortable at all. It's been about a month at least, and it hasn't changed.