This past summer, I was looking for a pair of VANS with platform. I went online and found exactly what I wanted: black on black, very comfortable and they have a great support. It's one thing with VANS: I have never been disappointed with any item I ever purchased.Judy D.I’ve been on multiple trips since getting these shoes and they are such a comfy and easy shoe through airports, road trips, packing, and walking around a new place!Comfortable and cute. I get a lot of complimentsnice!Flames ? on blackeaze of useOrdered a pair from Amazon, saw previous reviews about them being fake so I bought a pair exactly like I ordered while I waited for Amazon's order to arrive. I actually liked the Amazon pair (on right of first pic) a lot more! Done some research and Van's website lists Amazon as an official dealer. On Van's website their pics of the original slip on shows the white inside that is not lined, while the pair from Amazon is black lined and actually softer. Dug a little deeper because I noticed the box from Amazon order says "Asher", which is just a different style but still manufactured by Van's. Was gonna return but thankfully my son wears the same size and will gladly take them ?These sneakers are the simply wonderful! OK, there are some sneakers that are better (e.g. Keds Surfer for Men from 1966 to 1972 both CVO and slip-on), but those are only available by dead stock (or used) today. Additionally the Keds Surfer for Men never came in monochrome (e.g. black/black, as Vans calls it).For those looking today at wearing a pair of sneakers (UK: plimsolls) that are either CVO or slip-on, you have a couple of great choices. They are:1) Vans: Classic Slip-on and Era / #952) Converse: Skid Grip and One Deck (CVO and Slip-on)3) Mens Keds Triumph (CVO and Slip-on)All three are great quality that are both good to your feet and your wallet. OK, the price might be more than no name sneakers found at Walmart, Target, Sam's Club, etc, but on a per day cost basis these sneakers win.Vans and Converse both offer a wonderful selection of colors, materials, and variations, such as coloring the rubber side or the sole itself. As with the pair, I bought not only is the upper part black, but also the rubber side (hence the name black/black by Vans and monochrome by Converse).Oh, BTW, for those who watch Bones (FOX TV), yes, these Vans classic slip-on black/black sneakers are the same shoes worn by FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth (actor: David Boreanaz). (The actor David Boreanaz also wears Vans classic slip-on sneakers in his real life, too. He says they "ground him.")Bottom line is simple: They're simple, classic, and have great quality and history behind them. You can't go wrong owning and wearing Vans classic slip-on sneakers - regardless of the color, but IMHO black/black is a fantastic choice!TIP: IMHO, it is always best to give your shoes a "rest" after wearing them, so they have a chance to dry out and to recover physically from the wear we put them through. Yes, this means owning and wearing multiple pairs of sneakers, but in the end it will save you money - as each individual will last longer than if you wear one pair continuously.Have bought these same shoes from different retailers many times over the years, found them on here for £45 not too much cheaper than usual but thought they’d be worth a try.Completely different material but just assumed that vans have changed it. Bought them in the same size I’ve always worn.SO UNCOMFORTABLE,Wore them out a couple of times, the back of my ankles are covered in blisters and I can’t even send them back now as I’ve worn them outside.Very disappointed!!Unfortunately they didnt fit my feet as i have a very tall foot and these are more aimed to people with more shallow feet, so keep that in mind. HOWEVER! The quality, the price and the design of these vans are beautiful and elegant. just because it didn't fit me doesn't mean I didn't love them, I'm just disappointed that I didn't get to wear them.The white is a very nice cream colour and it goes much better than plain white would.overall i think that if you know that slip on vans will fit you then these are the perfect shoes for you.They match a variety of different outfits and styles and look awesome too!If only they made high foot depth versions!FAKE VANS! Fake products confirmed vans official sellers. It is poor and cheaply made replica. Glues here and there, sole comes off, even materials different. Waste of time, lost of trust to Amazon platform.If you had these previously before they changed to all black without the white stitching you need to know these are nowhere near as comfy and take AGES to stretch. So if you have wider feet, prepare to suffer.Ordered the black/cream checkered Vans on Sunday night and received them this afternoon. Was skeptical due to reading reviews and seeing some had rips ect on them but was very pleased with my purchase. They fit perfectly and look amazing! Cannot wait to wear these out.. also packaging is nice & authentic cannot fault them!Thank you!