I’m looking for a new pair of vans. Unfortunately my Old Skools were not very comfortable and a bit wide for me. I’m thinking of getting something from the Skate collection because I have heard they are more durable and have a better insole. Any recs? I really like the look of the Skate Authentic (would these work for narrow feet?) but I’m open to any other styles you all think would work. I don’t skate (is it weird to buy Skate collection shoes then?) and used my last pair of Vans for mountain biking and everyday wear. Thanks!
Could try Lizzie’s! They are skate shoes and I know they fit a little bit more narrow!
Okay! Would they be weird to wear if I don’t skate (on the website they seem definitely marketed towards skating)? Thanks!!
not weird at all don’t worry
Lizzies were designed specifically for narrow feet! The lowlands also run really narrow
skate authentic could work for narrow feet but i’d also consider the lizzie style. they’re super comfy and look good for everyday wear. not weird to buy skate collection if you don’t skate.
The new Zabha’s are pretty narrow. I have normal sized feet and they were way too tight for me.
Check out the Rowans and Rowan 2s as well as Lizzies and Lizzie Lows
Edit: Rowans are known to be narrow, and even TOO narrow in some cases
echoing the lizzie recommendations… i have narrow feet too they’re one of my favorite styles ever! they’re so comfy!
Ah also! I just want to ask specifically if the Skate Authentics would be bad for narrow feet in addition to the general question of which style is best for me. Sorry that my post is a little all over the place lol.
The Skate Authentics would be great to try for narrow feet. Skate slip-ons would ve great, too.
100% echoing the lizzie. Yes, they are “skate” targeted, but maaaaan are they comfy. 😭 They are one of the first shoes that are molded based on the skaters foot. In this case, Lizzie Armanto’s foot. The lizzie low is, unfortunately, a slightly different fit as the regular Lizzie(but still good). If you can make it into a store, try on a few different styles to see what fit works best for you. They have a BOGO 50% on footwear in store, and select styles online are 30% off. I’m sure any store would be happy to apply the best deal for you.
Hope you find something that works! :)
The A.V.E. runs a bit more narrow and are my favorite hands down
If you have small feet the juniors Vans are your best bet. They are narrow compared to adult Vans.For adult Vans shoes: comfy Cush lowlands, ultimate waffle and for some the ultrarange and possibly era.