Yep, once you skate in the pros you can’t go back! I keep changing my mind on what the best pro model is, but I tend to keep going back to the slip on pros because there’s something nice about having less seams to rip and no tongue to slip about in there. It’d be interesting to see if he’d have a harder time ripping them apart.
I’m a postal worker and bought a pair of these for work 3 years ago. Finally trashed them last week only because the eyelets started to fall out. The the rest of the shoes still held together. These shoes are actually really well made
I've been wearing a pair of ComfyCush Authentics as my "every day" shoe for almost a year. 11 months in and I have to say, I'm totally surprised at how well they've held up. I've been wearing Vans almost exclusively since like 2004. These are easily my most comfortable Vans I've ever had. So far, they've held up as well as any of the classic Vans I've had. The canvas has worn and torn like normal, but there's still plenty of life left in that sole.
@@migoreng7789 I haven't wore it too much because of the virus but my review so far: I also have a pair of stan Smith's it pretty much has the same comfort even If you wear it for 12 hours it is comfy It is impossible to understand the difference with the normal ones unless you feel the white part just above the sole (looks wise) It is less heavy than the original but in no means it makes it feel cheap. But it rather makes it more "free" and mobile. Conclusion: if you don't want your foot to get fucked at the end of the day and still want to wear Van's it's pretty good. The only remarkable bad side is the price. If you don't mind the extra buck buy the comfy cush. Also I don't like the green comfycush writing inside if the shoe. Looks childish imo but nobody sees it anyways. Hope it helps.
Eren Yılmazer I have a pair of 112 pro and is the most comfy pair of vans I own. Only owned normal version of the shoe, how does comfy Cush compare with pro ones ?
@@AlexToma So, I bought a pair of Comfy Cush authentics and Pro authentics. I wore one of them to work and the other everywhere else. After about a year and a half, I've worn holes all the way through the soles of each. Gotta say, I've found them equally comfortable (except the Pro's took a week or 2 to break in whereas the Comfy Cush didn't.) The construction on the pro's maaaaay be a little higher. It's possible they've lasted like 10% longer, but there's really no way to know unless you actually track the miles you walk in each. In day to day wear I literally can't tell the difference. They're both fantastic IMO. I can never go back to regular Vans.
Classic vans were colored similarly. Skaters then would get two different patterned shoes back in the 80's. The zephyr team was one of the first to be noted in solid colored vans. I mean most of the iconic vans are sorta wacky. Its always been that way. Look up van doeren print.
I also like them. Teenagers (me) are their target audience so we’re more likely to like them. A lot of Rose Anvil’s viewers are probably people who aren’t teenagers and construction workers/people who need good work boots. They don’t really understand how color blocks are popular and in right now
As someone who wears and loves Vans, I've never heard anyone describe standard Vans as "durable" or "long-lasting". If you've spent a lot of time in a pair of Vans (the regular, OG ones), you know that that rubber foxing tape eventually starts to separate from the canvas, and from the edge of the waffle outsole (especially at the heel and toe). A worn-in pair of Vans Vault shoes are my favorite, but the Pro version of every Vans classic silhouette is a must for extended wear, because you get the classic construction with added support and a removable and heavily cushioned insole.
I had these shoes and wore them to death. They lasted longer than any other normal pair vans i had before. And I like my shoes funky, so this is a definite yes from me.
I recently replaced my old vans classics with the pros. I found them to be a compromise between the comfycush and the classics, they are also around the same price. They have the construction of the classics with a gripper long lasting sole, but also incorporate a comfycush mid sole. Normally I will wear boots year round but it is always good to have a light pair of shoes/
I've had a pair of these for close to a year, wearing them nearly every day. So far they've held up better than the authentics I usually wear and are way more comfortable. I'd definitely recommend.
I completely agree with ordering them a half a size larger. I bought them in my normal size and it took a couple months before they finally stretched a bit. But in terms of durability, they've been great for the past year or so.
I got my first pair of Vans recently and I find them super comfortable. Usually finding shoes that fit my foot shape is a challenge so I'm very pleased with this discovery.
i like your calm, straight to the point vibe. no bs. you also states your hypothesis and then if its wrong you dont back track your original thoughts on it
HI. I just watched this one today. I am a BIG fan of the Comfy Cush line of Vans. It is practically all I buy. I bought a pair at least 3 years ago and still wear them. Most of my Comfy Cush are worn around the house, going out to eat or to visit friends (when we can go out) or when I'm going out for a short walk. If I am going for an exercise walk, I wear different shoes, so I don't use them for 100% of my activities, but still about 70% of the time. Love your channel!
I've been using several models and styles of Vans since I was in highschool and I love to see how well they are made. I'm totally in love with Vans (but I have a few pairs of DC and Etnies also... He) and seeing this videos really supports my feeling of not only a cool shoe but and actually good one too! thank you!
I have a pair of the Comfy Cush slip ons and I actually love them over 6 months later. They have gotten very beat up and the comfy midsole foam is very prone to nicks and tears with everyday use. That being said, I've worn these for over 6 months almost daily. They show no signs of the binding giving up and aside from being very dirty and pretty well used they're in fairly good condition.
The Aves are a good shout. I wonder what the comments on the shank would be? The Berles would interesting to see inside of too because the footbed in those feels completely different to anything I’ve ever skated.
I'm wearing Rowan Pros right now and I love them. They're not *quite* as cushy as the Comfy Cush but they are a lil more durable. I particularly like the stitching on the upper and the leather counters make it easy to kick them off without untying them (I'm a heathen), without wearing down the suede
Honestly my vans where the comfiest shoes I owned! When I first started wearing them they did give me blisters, but once I bedded them in I lived in them!
I used to work for vans and man was it satisfying damaging out shoes we couldn't sell or donate. That rip of the canvas when you shove a razor through it is just *chef's kiss* and this brought me right back. I will say that I much preferred the surf siders that they used to sell as opposed to the new comfy cush. The comfy cush you have to wear in for it to be really comfy and mold to your foot, which is where the arch support is supposed to come from. The surf siders were just immediately much more comfortable and the ultrarange is the closest they have to that now, which I really love. In general, vans are made for people with narrow, flat feet, although the canvas shoes will stretch ever so slightly. If you have high arches like I do, I'd highly recommend insoles.
Been skating the comfy cush for the last 6 months and they are much more comfortable than regular and the pro vans that I have had In the past. They haven't worn out yet in those places you were concerned about. I normally wear through the sole of vans before anything else breaks. Loved my era comfy cush so much I'm on my second pair. Probably the best Vans shoes for skating in for me personally
I’ve worn Vans almost exclusively for the past few years and I’ve never had a problem with them. they’ve always felt great to me especially after a few months of wear and tear. Idk that’s just me though.
Still hoping to see Air Force Ones before the 100k Jordans! I think it would bring in a lot of people who would also want to see the Jordans and just may push you over the mark.
Totally agree! That would totally pull the attention from the sneakerhead community and add a lot of new subscribers. Also, it would be cool to see a pair of ebernon cut in half, so he can compare ebernon, AF1 and the Jordan 1, since those are three pairs that are classics and look quite alike, but each has its own following among the sneaker community
You should do a review of a pro model of vans. I ride bmx and I can’t stand riding in anything that’s not pro. The pros are just so much h more comfortable
Yes! Sad they got replaced with the the skate line (even though those are still good), my black authentic pros were the best pair of vans I've ever had
I used to think Vans were uncomfortable until I broke my pair in HARD, like I machine washed and dried it after hiking in a pair of slip-ons and honestly they are some of the most comfortable shoes I have ever own. Really nice to just slip on a pair before grocery shopping or if I need to leave the house in a hurry.
I have a pair of classic slip-on Vans, as well as a pair of low-cut classic Chuck Taylor's. I love the way the shoes look, I have since I was a teenager back in the 80s, and I'll likely continue purchasing both simply because of the style. That said, both Vans and Chuck Taylor's are crazy uncomfortable to wear for extended periods of time, or for proper walking. They're basically slippers you can wear outside of the house for a minute without looking like you're wearing slippers. I always buy and put in an extra insole layer for a little added cushion/support, but It doesn't help much.
Converse 70s those are very comfy! I too agree the original converse are brutally uncomfortable I have several pairs I stopped wearing from high school. I heard about the 70s and have bought two pairs only because they are comfy and the shade of the color is new/unusual: sunflower, and parchment
I obsessively watch your videos because I've always loved well made footwear, particularly leather boots, but despite that fact, in the past 6 or so years the only footwear on my feet about 90% of the time are barefoot minimalist types of shoes... Everything else just hurts if worn for more than part of a day. I was skeptic at first, years back, but I'm totally converted, if for no other reason than two pairs of amazing boots I've had for years that are perfectly formed to my feet and have been resoled twice but with years of wear left in them, both hurt my feet & back if I wear them too much. Barefoot is where it's at. But still.... I love your videos. :)
I’ve had a pair of the slip on comfy cush for at least 9 months and they have held up great considering I’m a big dude. I weigh 335 and I think they have held up better than the regular vans. The toe part you said would probably wear out fast is still in great condition and I work on cars daily so I’m always getting up and down off the floor. Love your vids! Keep it up
dude, i've been wearing vans for like 40 years. these comfy cush are the jam. i love 'em & they really last. i used to always put arch supports (i have nearly flat feet) in vans. first step after buying, insert those supports, because while vans have always been cool, not so hot on support. these friggin' comfy cush -- i wear 'em sans inserts. love 'em.
I live in Utah too! That quake freaked me out!!! They been talking about the “big one” my whole life! Glad it wasn’t bad. Love the content! Keep it up!
Nice to see you again! I very much DO think that Chuck's are uncomfortable -- the arch support (which I need) is nothing and they transfer coldness very quickly when pavement is cold or wet. So there! (edit: PF Flyers make a version of Chuck's that are much better, imho.) Anyhow, the toe of this shoe reminds me of a running shoe -- where you get more of a rolling weight transfer off the ball of the foot -- or at least it looks that way. Great stuff as always. Glad you're doing okay.
I grabbed a pair of these in Black sometimes last year because they were cheap and I needed some for a trip. I wore them every day for 6 months and they are still going strong (while a little beat up) and they were comfortable from day one. Normally shoes would split or rip somewhere on the sole but these vans show minimal wear and tear on the sole, with most wear appearing on the canvas upper.
I own a pair of comfycush, an older pair without the rubber outsole. Mine lasted through two spring/summers of wearing them about 50% of the time, they're still very wearable. They've been surprisingly durable the glue from canvas to midsole has held up better than on the regular rubber ones. I'm guessing the more flexible foam moves with the canvas where as the canvas rips off of the rubber in the originals.
I think vans are more comfortable than converse especially for longer wear. I think vans are a good mixture of style(bc they have so many options for so many people) comfort, and affordability for all the different variations that you can have. I honestly love them, my favorite are their old skool velcro collection bc the laces tend to tighten up by the toe.
Great review. As a longtime Vans customer, I agree with your assessment regarding durability. I wanted to like the ComfyCush but they slip like crazy on my heels. I had to return 2 pair, I just can't wear them for long before they blister the crap out of my heels. One step forward, two steps back Vans ... fml.
I grew up wearing Vans before they were cool. They were just a family business with good prices. It was the surfers and skateboarders of my era and region that made Vans famous. They're just a good practical canvas shoe. Every year my mom would take us to the shop on Wilshire Boulevard and 20th Street in Santa Monica. That was the original family store location.
Been wearing Vans for nearly 30 years almost on a daily basis so I wouldn’t notice until I spoil my feet. Ultra happy to have standard Vans all day long...which I do...some of Vans colour ways are bright, even hideous but I do love them. I go through about 3 pairs a year on average.
Always rockin the Vans High top Pros w full checkerboard print!! The insole is the game changer, Super Comfy !! If you skate hard they dont last as long as others, if you just walk etc they last forever.
I love your videos I somehow came across your page and have been entertained by it during the coronavirus quarantine watching you tare shoes apart and break down their construction I find oddly satisfying thank you for that I have subscribed and darkened the bell I also don't want to miss the opportunity to see the star of the show the little white cat I hope the kitty is getting extra treats for making you who you are today lol just one pet peeve is watching you cut the laces couldn't you just take them off and give them away since they mean so little to you I have bought laces on amazon and they are expensive First World problems: Just cut the laces that are in your way and don't go through the trouble of taking them off smh
I had a pair of comfycush for 9 months now and it still pretty durable, the bottom of the midsole is kinda worn out a bit but the outsole is still looks as good as new. For comfort is decent, it started kinda stiff for me but just a few wears, it gets softer (does bottoms out a bit)
How often do you sharpen vs strop your knives? Also, do you use the same knives for your leather work and shoe breakdowns. If so, is cutting through the rubber and such harder on the blades than your typical leather work?
I'm so impressed with this knife 😅 comfycush is the first type of vans I've bought and I enjoy this shoe so much, the comfort wins. I've got a popcush version as well, but its not the same at all. It's sad that there isn't more of a variety of comfycush vans online in South Africa struggling to find these shapes here by us.
I love them, they're super late 80s early 90s! I also swear by Comfy Cush. I'm in food service and I stand all day, and walk to and from work, and my feet almost never hurt, and the soles are pretty nonslip until I wear them out!
Fun Fact. Vans has had this foam for years now, the ComfyCush line is just them finally figuring out how to market it lol. When I was in high school (2013 ish), I had a pair of Vans called the Iso that I used for Marching Band practice. It had the same foam outsole, but it looked like a fake running shoe. Before this line of shoes came out, they were called “Vans Lite”, main difference was those had a full foam midsole vs these that have a layer of rubber on the bottom.
When I heard about the EQ I checked to see how far it was from Yellowstone. Still a good distance away. I have never had a pair of Vans of Keds that lasted more than 2 months.
I'm not too partial to the colorway myself. I would wear shoes like that but maybe in different colors. I think a purple, green, orange, and something else would look pretty cool
Hey 👋 I recently found your channel, and have been avoiding buying new clothes and shoes for environmental reasons this year. Your channel has helped me realise how important it is to research the quality of a shoe before buying something new. Thank you for making these super informative and interesting videos.
Hey question! Why do you cut through the laces? Wouldn't it be nice to keep them just in case? Or maybe make a product out of "bonded" shoelaces. That would be pretty interesting!
Another excellent video, and one I've been waiting on. It's been super cool to watch your channel grow over the last few months, my dude. Keep it up! I have Plantar Fasciitis in both feet, and going with the Comfy Cush was my compromise for needing something that wouldn't mess my feet up, but also wouldn't make me look like a dad. After a little over a year of wear, my CC Sk8-Hi's show about as much external wear as every other pair of Hi's I've owned. I'd say your criticisms are valid, but the foam outsole does hold up better long term than you'd expect. However, on foot they've become significantly less comfortable. The memory foam got beat down quicker than I expected, and the additional arch support (which I assure you is significant long term) feels like it's failing quick now. They're still wearable but I had a flare about a week ago, which is my first major one since I started wearing these almost exclusively. Will I buy them again? Absolutely. They've handled a bunch of shows, a trip to Disney, and plenty of abuse. And again, I got comfort without looking like a dad. In my opinion, they're worth the extra cash vs classic Vans, and I'm sure the average person who just wants something a little more comfortable will get more mileage out of them than I have.
I wear exclusively Vans although I used to wear Birkenstock. I had an accident with several fractures and spent time in a wheelchair with one working arm/leg and found the traction my Vans offered gave me outrageous speed with the one foot.
I love the vans style, but I normally have to put an insole in my original vans pair, but since I tried out the pro model with the foam insole, I haven’t needed anything else to help with comfort. I haven’t tried the comfy Cush vans but to me, I wouldn’t sacrifice longevity since the pros are basically super comfy and they last just the same or even longer compared to the regular models.
Robert Paugh Yeah I’d probably suggest sticking to the Pro Models. But if you ever do get curious, look up the Vans Ultrarange. Personally I find the foam they use on those shoes to be more “squishy” than what they use on the ComfyCush shoes.
Comfy and long lasting. Wore these for the better part of 3 years to school (played soccer and ran with these in recess often) before donating them because the upper was discolored and it didn't match with my school dress code. The original vans my friends had were falling apart, while mine held up.
ive had a pair of Vans Old Skool all black comfy cush for about a year and a half now, i walk about 10 km a day in them. they are not falling apart whats so ever. still very comfy. will probably never go back to regular vans.
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I honestly like the look of these but I am literally a retired circus performer, I love tacky things.
I am attracted by very simple design or ultra tacky stuff.🤷♀️
He didnt mean ugly. He meant compared to the orignal they look bad.
lol same
I’m weirdly attracted to the 4 distinct colours meshed into one
SeabassFishbrains I thought I was the only one who loves tacky things like these
I have pair that looks like these. I love them, the nose is blue and so it the back, the middle part is red.
me: wow the colour combination is so pretty
Rose: I got them in the ugliest colours possible
me: 👁️👄👁️
🖕😐🖕
stranger: 👽
Yeah hes right. Bright primary colours are alright for a nursery but they definitely aren't 'pretty' at all.
Vans PRO models are more comfortable and more durable versions of classics. See that if classics is not so comfortable for you.
I agree. I have been wearing vans since I was a kid. But for the last 5 years, I have only been buying the pros.
Agree, love my Pro versions! Swap in some Dr. Scholl's active series and you're good to go!
the vans pro models are so much better for skateboarding too, its night and day
Yep, once you skate in the pros you can’t go back! I keep changing my mind on what the best pro model is, but I tend to keep going back to the slip on pros because there’s something nice about having less seams to rip and no tongue to slip about in there. It’d be interesting to see if he’d have a harder time ripping them apart.
Yeah I actually found the comfycush vans weren’t as comfortable or as durable as the Pro’s I always get!
I’m a postal worker and bought a pair of these for work 3 years ago. Finally trashed them last week only because the eyelets started to fall out. The the rest of the shoes still held together. These shoes are actually really well made
3:57 he did it, folks. Cut away from himself like a good Boy Scout
so many people would be proud
Rose Anvil I know I am
My childhood woodshop teacher would approve.
I've been wearing a pair of ComfyCush Authentics as my "every day" shoe for almost a year. 11 months in and I have to say, I'm totally surprised at how well they've held up. I've been wearing Vans almost exclusively since like 2004. These are easily my most comfortable Vans I've ever had. So far, they've held up as well as any of the classic Vans I've had. The canvas has worn and torn like normal, but there's still plenty of life left in that sole.
I ordered one recently if someone reminds in a month or so i can give my opinion as well
@@erenylmazer356 reminder!
@@migoreng7789 I haven't wore it too much because of the virus but my review so far:
I also have a pair of stan Smith's it pretty much has the same comfort even If you wear it for 12 hours it is comfy
It is impossible to understand the difference with the normal ones unless you feel the white part just above the sole (looks wise)
It is less heavy than the original but in no means it makes it feel cheap. But it rather makes it more "free" and mobile.
Conclusion: if you don't want your foot to get fucked at the end of the day and still want to wear Van's it's pretty good. The only remarkable bad side is the price. If you don't mind the extra buck buy the comfy cush.
Also I don't like the green comfycush writing inside if the shoe. Looks childish imo but nobody sees it anyways.
Hope it helps.
Eren Yılmazer I have a pair of 112 pro and is the most comfy pair of vans I own. Only owned normal version of the shoe, how does comfy Cush compare with pro ones ?
@@AlexToma So, I bought a pair of Comfy Cush authentics and Pro authentics. I wore one of them to work and the other everywhere else. After about a year and a half, I've worn holes all the way through the soles of each. Gotta say, I've found them equally comfortable (except the Pro's took a week or 2 to break in whereas the Comfy Cush didn't.) The construction on the pro's maaaaay be a little higher. It's possible they've lasted like 10% longer, but there's really no way to know unless you actually track the miles you walk in each. In day to day wear I literally can't tell the difference. They're both fantastic IMO. I can never go back to regular Vans.
everyone hating on these, am I the only one that thinks that these are kinda fire
Mateo C. They’re the colours of the Volkswagen polo\golf harlequin cars
These are sexy
@@FullOfMalarky good eye!
Classic vans were colored similarly. Skaters then would get two different patterned shoes back in the 80's. The zephyr team was one of the first to be noted in solid colored vans. I mean most of the iconic vans are sorta wacky. Its always been that way. Look up van doeren print.
I also like them. Teenagers (me) are their target audience so we’re more likely to like them. A lot of Rose Anvil’s viewers are probably people who aren’t teenagers and construction workers/people who need good work boots. They don’t really understand how color blocks are popular and in right now
“Virus stuff”. Oh March. We were all so young and naive back then.
5 words are certain...
"If I fits, I sits." ~Toaster
King of the sits
As someone who wears and loves Vans, I've never heard anyone describe standard Vans as "durable" or "long-lasting". If you've spent a lot of time in a pair of Vans (the regular, OG ones), you know that that rubber foxing tape eventually starts to separate from the canvas, and from the edge of the waffle outsole (especially at the heel and toe). A worn-in pair of Vans Vault shoes are my favorite, but the Pro version of every Vans classic silhouette is a must for extended wear, because you get the classic construction with added support and a removable and heavily cushioned insole.
I had these shoes and wore them to death. They lasted longer than any other normal pair vans i had before. And I like my shoes funky, so this is a definite yes from me.
which are better built Converse or Vans?
@@CM-sj9pb Vans, converse break way quicker from my experience.
Me: opens RUclips
RUclips: wanna see a shoe be cut in half
Me: yeah why not....
I only came for Toaster
The cat knows something. This shoe must be really comfortable
I recently replaced my old vans classics with the pros. I found them to be a compromise between the comfycush and the classics, they are also around the same price. They have the construction of the classics with a gripper long lasting sole, but also incorporate a comfycush mid sole.
Normally I will wear boots year round but it is always good to have a light pair of shoes/
I've had a pair of these for close to a year, wearing them nearly every day. So far they've held up better than the authentics I usually wear and are way more comfortable. I'd definitely recommend.
It would be cool to see a pair of Common Projects Achilles cut in half.
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I agree! Wouldn't be too terribly expensive if he got some of the odd colorways that go on sale as well like yellow.
note taken
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Keep posting Bro! Nice videos, the boot resole was really cool.
I completely agree with ordering them a half a size larger. I bought them in my normal size and it took a couple months before they finally stretched a bit. But in terms of durability, they've been great for the past year or so.
I needed to know this! Love your channel
I got my first pair of Vans recently and I find them super comfortable. Usually finding shoes that fit my foot shape is a challenge so I'm very pleased with this discovery.
i like your calm, straight to the point vibe. no bs. you also states your hypothesis and then if its wrong you dont back track your original thoughts on it
Thanks for the video it was a big help for me deciding on my next shoe!
I'd love to see a pair of Onitsuka Tigers and what's in them - they feel so thin, but I still love them!
Same. Which model? Me? La 84. Fencing shoe.
HI. I just watched this one today. I am a BIG fan of the Comfy Cush line of Vans. It is practically all I buy. I bought a pair at least 3 years ago and still wear them. Most of my Comfy Cush are worn around the house, going out to eat or to visit friends (when we can go out) or when I'm going out for a short walk. If I am going for an exercise walk, I wear different shoes, so I don't use them for 100% of my activities, but still about 70% of the time. Love your channel!
Dude! Thanks for continuing content and take care of yourself
I’ve always thought that Converse are way more uncomfortable than Vans 😳
Cinnamom
I think the exact opposite, and those two shoes is all I wear lol.
Exactly I been there
I've been using several models and styles of Vans since I was in highschool and I love to see how well they are made. I'm totally in love with Vans (but I have a few pairs of DC and Etnies also... He) and seeing this videos really supports my feeling of not only a cool shoe but and actually good one too! thank you!
I have a pair of the Comfy Cush slip ons and I actually love them over 6 months later. They have gotten very beat up and the comfy midsole foam is very prone to nicks and tears with everyday use.
That being said, I've worn these for over 6 months almost daily. They show no signs of the binding giving up and aside from being very dirty and pretty well used they're in fairly good condition.
I came here to watch the clown shoes die.
Dixie Wrecked lol
surprisingly, that's not what i hate, i hate that the outsole wraps around half the fucking shoes. they look wonky as hell
they never even got to honk :(
b0fa scootz are you stupid that’s literally all vans
You should cut the vans ave pro or the rowans, the aves have a lot of “ technology “ in them that would be cool to see cut open
The Aves are a good shout. I wonder what the comments on the shank would be? The Berles would interesting to see inside of too because the footbed in those feels completely different to anything I’ve ever skated.
Jason Clark their too good to sacrifice! Lol
I'm wearing Rowan Pros right now and I love them. They're not *quite* as cushy as the Comfy Cush but they are a lil more durable. I particularly like the stitching on the upper and the leather counters make it easy to kick them off without untying them (I'm a heathen), without wearing down the suede
Honestly my vans where the comfiest shoes I owned! When I first started wearing them they did give me blisters, but once I bedded them in I lived in them!
I used to work for vans and man was it satisfying damaging out shoes we couldn't sell or donate. That rip of the canvas when you shove a razor through it is just *chef's kiss* and this brought me right back. I will say that I much preferred the surf siders that they used to sell as opposed to the new comfy cush. The comfy cush you have to wear in for it to be really comfy and mold to your foot, which is where the arch support is supposed to come from. The surf siders were just immediately much more comfortable and the ultrarange is the closest they have to that now, which I really love. In general, vans are made for people with narrow, flat feet, although the canvas shoes will stretch ever so slightly. If you have high arches like I do, I'd highly recommend insoles.
Been skating the comfy cush for the last 6 months and they are much more comfortable than regular and the pro vans that I have had In the past. They haven't worn out yet in those places you were concerned about. I normally wear through the sole of vans before anything else breaks. Loved my era comfy cush so much I'm on my second pair. Probably the best Vans shoes for skating in for me personally
I’ve worn Vans almost exclusively for the past few years and I’ve never had a problem with them. they’ve always felt great to me especially after a few months of wear and tear. Idk that’s just me though.
It's the 'almost exclusively' that explains your comment lol - try some other sneakers and you'll start to notice how uncomfortable regular vans are
Still hoping to see Air Force Ones before the 100k Jordans!
I think it would bring in a lot of people who would also want to see the Jordans and just may push you over the mark.
Totally agree! That would totally pull the attention from the sneakerhead community and add a lot of new subscribers. Also, it would be cool to see a pair of ebernon cut in half, so he can compare ebernon, AF1 and the Jordan 1, since those are three pairs that are classics and look quite alike, but each has its own following among the sneaker community
You should do a review of a pro model of vans. I ride bmx and I can’t stand riding in anything that’s not pro. The pros are just so much h more comfortable
The Peraza's, Edgar's, Cult and the other bmx editions are dope. My Peraza's somehow lasted the longest, but they're all the same but the color.
Yes! Sad they got replaced with the the skate line (even though those are still good), my black authentic pros were the best pair of vans I've ever had
I used to think Vans were uncomfortable until I broke my pair in HARD, like I machine washed and dried it after hiking in a pair of slip-ons and honestly they are some of the most comfortable shoes I have ever own. Really nice to just slip on a pair before grocery shopping or if I need to leave the house in a hurry.
I have a pair of classic slip-on Vans, as well as a pair of low-cut classic Chuck Taylor's. I love the way the shoes look, I have since I was a teenager back in the 80s, and I'll likely continue purchasing both simply because of the style. That said, both Vans and Chuck Taylor's are crazy uncomfortable to wear for extended periods of time, or for proper walking. They're basically slippers you can wear outside of the house for a minute without looking like you're wearing slippers. I always buy and put in an extra insole layer for a little added cushion/support, but It doesn't help much.
As a Vans employee I can surely say the Comfy Cush lasts just as long, and in a lot of cases even longer than the originals. They do look a bit silly.
Can’t wait for the converse 70 video! ❤️
I’ve been warring VANS since 1983 and I love them. I have two custom pair on the way right now I always get custom ordered VANS they don’t even match🤪
Converse 70s those are very comfy! I too agree the original converse are brutally uncomfortable I have several pairs I stopped wearing from high school. I heard about the 70s and have bought two pairs only because they are comfy and the shade of the color is new/unusual: sunflower, and parchment
I obsessively watch your videos because I've always loved well made footwear, particularly leather boots, but despite that fact, in the past 6 or so years the only footwear on my feet about 90% of the time are barefoot minimalist types of shoes... Everything else just hurts if worn for more than part of a day. I was skeptic at first, years back, but I'm totally converted, if for no other reason than two pairs of amazing boots I've had for years that are perfectly formed to my feet and have been resoled twice but with years of wear left in them, both hurt my feet & back if I wear them too much. Barefoot is where it's at. But still.... I love your videos. :)
Wow Weston! Great video yet again!
Hey Joe!
I’ve had a pair of the slip on comfy cush for at least 9 months and they have held up great considering I’m a big dude. I weigh 335 and I think they have held up better than the regular vans. The toe part you said would probably wear out fast is still in great condition and I work on cars daily so I’m always getting up and down off the floor. Love your vids! Keep it up
Also they do run tight at first but they stretch a bit and break in nicely after a few wears.
I appreciate the knowledge from this videos and toastys guests appearances. I would love it if you made a vans sk8-hi pro skate cut-in half video!!!!
good work, insightful.
dude, i've been wearing vans for like 40 years. these comfy cush are the jam. i love 'em & they really last. i used to always put arch supports (i have nearly flat feet) in vans. first step after buying, insert those supports, because while vans have always been cool, not so hot on support. these friggin' comfy cush -- i wear 'em sans inserts. love 'em.
I live in Utah too! That quake freaked me out!!! They been talking about the “big one” my whole life! Glad it wasn’t bad. Love the content! Keep it up!
Love how the kitty just moved right along and you didnt even slow down
Glad I found your channel just subscribed
Nice to see you again! I very much DO think that Chuck's are uncomfortable -- the arch support (which I need) is nothing and they transfer coldness very quickly when pavement is cold or wet. So there! (edit: PF Flyers make a version of Chuck's that are much better, imho.) Anyhow, the toe of this shoe reminds me of a running shoe -- where you get more of a rolling weight transfer off the ball of the foot -- or at least it looks that way. Great stuff as always. Glad you're doing okay.
I had given up on vans some years go due to them being uncomfortable. Comfy cush have brought me back to them. Absolute game changer for me.
Had my black and white old school comfy cush for a good few years, best vans I ever had
Vans are def more comfy than converse. Looking forward to the Jordan 1s deconstruction.
I grabbed a pair of these in Black sometimes last year because they were cheap and I needed some for a trip. I wore them every day for 6 months and they are still going strong (while a little beat up) and they were comfortable from day one. Normally shoes would split or rip somewhere on the sole but these vans show minimal wear and tear on the sole, with most wear appearing on the canvas upper.
Im liking that sweatshirt. I like the budged up neck thingy. Looks super comfy
I own a pair of comfycush, an older pair without the rubber outsole. Mine lasted through two spring/summers of wearing them about 50% of the time, they're still very wearable. They've been surprisingly durable the glue from canvas to midsole has held up better than on the regular rubber ones. I'm guessing the more flexible foam moves with the canvas where as the canvas rips off of the rubber in the originals.
2:21 excuse me, man. hahahaha i love your cat!
I think vans are more comfortable than converse especially for longer wear. I think vans are a good mixture of style(bc they have so many options for so many people) comfort, and affordability for all the different variations that you can have. I honestly love them, my favorite are their old skool velcro collection bc the laces tend to tighten up by the toe.
Great review. As a longtime Vans customer, I agree with your assessment regarding durability. I wanted to like the ComfyCush but they slip like crazy on my heels. I had to return 2 pair, I just can't wear them for long before they blister the crap out of my heels. One step forward, two steps back Vans ... fml.
I love Vans. They’re a legendary label. Rest in Peace to the Vans brothers. The elder bro croaked not too long ago at a ripe old age.
i'm anxious for the chuck 70 video!
Best shoe channel on da net!
I grew up wearing Vans before they were cool. They were just a family business with good prices. It was the surfers and skateboarders of my era and region that made Vans famous. They're just a good practical canvas shoe. Every year my mom would take us to the shop on Wilshire Boulevard and 20th Street in Santa Monica. That was the original family store location.
Been wearing Vans for nearly 30 years almost on a daily basis so I wouldn’t notice until I spoil my feet. Ultra happy to have standard Vans all day long...which I do...some of Vans colour ways are bright, even hideous but I do love them. I go through about 3 pairs a year on average.
You're welcome. Stay safe and thanks for the vids.
Always rockin the Vans High top Pros w full checkerboard print!! The insole is the game changer, Super Comfy !! If you skate hard they dont last as long as others, if you just walk etc they last forever.
I love your videos I somehow came across your page and have been entertained by it during the coronavirus quarantine watching you tare shoes apart and break down their construction I find oddly satisfying thank you for that I have subscribed and darkened the bell I also don't want to miss the opportunity to see the star of the show the little white cat I hope the kitty is getting extra treats for making you who you are today lol just one pet peeve is watching you cut the laces couldn't you just take them off and give them away since they mean so little to you I have bought laces on amazon and they are expensive First World problems: Just cut the laces that are in your way and don't go through the trouble of taking them off smh
Good to know. Glad you're still cutting footwear and posting vids. Stay healthy. Smart move making sure Toaster was included in the investigation .
I had a pair of comfycush for 9 months now and it still pretty durable, the bottom of the midsole is kinda worn out a bit but the outsole is still looks as good as new. For comfort is decent, it started kinda stiff for me but just a few wears, it gets softer (does bottoms out a bit)
How often do you sharpen vs strop your knives?
Also, do you use the same knives for your leather work and shoe breakdowns. If so, is cutting through the rubber and such harder on the blades than your typical leather work?
I'm so impressed with this knife 😅 comfycush is the first type of vans I've bought and I enjoy this shoe so much, the comfort wins. I've got a popcush version as well, but its not the same at all. It's sad that there isn't more of a variety of comfycush vans online in South Africa struggling to find these shapes here by us.
I love them, they're super late 80s early 90s! I also swear by Comfy Cush. I'm in food service and I stand all day, and walk to and from work, and my feet almost never hurt, and the soles are pretty nonslip until I wear them out!
Have a pair in navy and yellow. Not a lot of arch support but I love them!
I love these colors! I’m a child of the 80’s.
Your kitty is adorable!
You can see the arch support. compared to the regular models it's a big difference.
Fun Fact. Vans has had this foam for years now, the ComfyCush line is just them finally figuring out how to market it lol. When I was in high school (2013 ish), I had a pair of Vans called the Iso that I used for Marching Band practice. It had the same foam outsole, but it looked like a fake running shoe. Before this line of shoes came out, they were called “Vans Lite”, main difference was those had a full foam midsole vs these that have a layer of rubber on the bottom.
Thanks for the great information bud, in your opinion what the best leather boots you have cut up.
93.3k, almost there. I have nothing to say really, just doing my part for The Algorithm.
#Algorithmsquad
i love vans because after wearing them for a long time they break in to your foot shape like birkenstock’s
Great channel. Hope you don't mind me asking... where'd you get your cross neck hoodie? Very cool.
I got it from ross years ago ha ha
When I heard about the EQ I checked to see how far it was from Yellowstone. Still a good distance away. I have never had a pair of Vans of Keds that lasted more than 2 months.
The skate vans with the popcush insert would be cool to see next.
Lmao I’m enjoying everyone hating on these, id love to own these exact ones (in these colours too) I love them
I just typed, "I know the exact type of 'wipe that would wear these." And you're here!
ha ha there is a market for everything
Same here, they just have a fun unique vibe
I'm not too partial to the colorway myself. I would wear shoes like that but maybe in different colors. I think a purple, green, orange, and something else would look pretty cool
I went to pride in all of the colours of the rainbow *accidentally* so that probably tells you everything you need to know about my style
I love the look it's got that Playskool vibe
Hey 👋 I recently found your channel, and have been avoiding buying new clothes and shoes for environmental reasons this year. Your channel has helped me realise how important it is to research the quality of a shoe before buying something new. Thank you for making these super informative and interesting videos.
Im in love with ur fluffy cute cat
Hey question! Why do you cut through the laces? Wouldn't it be nice to keep them just in case? Or maybe make a product out of "bonded" shoelaces. That would be pretty interesting!
I got a pair of vans custom sk-8 highs with comfycush soles and they are amazingly comfortable.
Another excellent video, and one I've been waiting on. It's been super cool to watch your channel grow over the last few months, my dude. Keep it up!
I have Plantar Fasciitis in both feet, and going with the Comfy Cush was my compromise for needing something that wouldn't mess my feet up, but also wouldn't make me look like a dad. After a little over a year of wear, my CC Sk8-Hi's show about as much external wear as every other pair of Hi's I've owned. I'd say your criticisms are valid, but the foam outsole does hold up better long term than you'd expect. However, on foot they've become significantly less comfortable. The memory foam got beat down quicker than I expected, and the additional arch support (which I assure you is significant long term) feels like it's failing quick now. They're still wearable but I had a flare about a week ago, which is my first major one since I started wearing these almost exclusively.
Will I buy them again? Absolutely. They've handled a bunch of shows, a trip to Disney, and plenty of abuse. And again, I got comfort without looking like a dad. In my opinion, they're worth the extra cash vs classic Vans, and I'm sure the average person who just wants something a little more comfortable will get more mileage out of them than I have.
I wear exclusively Vans although I used to wear Birkenstock. I had an accident with several fractures and spent time in a wheelchair with one working arm/leg and found the traction my Vans offered gave me outrageous speed with the one foot.
Well bro. I had a pair for a year and i havent been carefull with them. their are stil in perfect shape . So comfy AND strong
I am curious how palladium pampa hi boots fair?
I love the vans style, but I normally have to put an insole in my original vans pair, but since I tried out the pro model with the foam insole, I haven’t needed anything else to help with comfort. I haven’t tried the comfy Cush vans but to me, I wouldn’t sacrifice longevity since the pros are basically super comfy and they last just the same or even longer compared to the regular models.
Robert Paugh Yeah I’d probably suggest sticking to the Pro Models. But if you ever do get curious, look up the Vans Ultrarange. Personally I find the foam they use on those shoes to be more “squishy” than what they use on the ComfyCush shoes.
Comfy and long lasting. Wore these for the better part of 3 years to school (played soccer and ran with these in recess often) before donating them because the upper was discolored and it didn't match with my school dress code. The original vans my friends had were falling apart, while mine held up.
i like how he left the laces in when cutting them lol
ive had a pair of Vans Old Skool all black comfy cush for about a year and a half now, i walk about 10 km a day in them. they are not falling apart whats so ever. still very comfy. will probably never go back to regular vans.