Our verdict

92
Great!

Imagine the OG Old Skool kick with toothy soles, leather-plus-suede upper, and a gusseted tongue in a low-top silhouette. Now that’s VANS Chaussures Bandana Style 36 bandana Black true White Femme Noir, a bad boy that can take on the elements. This retailers can handle the Tangle and rainy seasons with its grippy soles plus its warm and cozy lining that hugs the feet comfortably. It is also water-resistant but retains the classic Old Skool vibe that everyone loves.

x Vans OTW Stovepipe Pros

  • Guaranteed comfort
  • Durability you can rely on
  • Warm through the winter
  • Exceptional grip
  • Looks the same online and in person
  • Trendy and stylish
  • Water-resistant
  • Compliment-magnet
  • OOTD-friendly

x Vans OTW Stovepipe Cons

  • Rubs ankle during break-in
  • Tad wide
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Who should buy VANS Chaussures Bandana Style 36 bandana Black true White Femme Noir

  • retailers fans looking for an Old Skool retailers that can take on the elements.
  • Fans of winter kicks that are warm and durable. 
  • BAPE x Vans Authentic. 
  • Those who are shopping for a water-resistant trainer that also has a powerful grip.

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x Vans OTW Stovepipe | Who should not buy

Vans UltraRange EXO SE is a narrower retailers option worth considering. It is lightweight and has excellent support on the ankle. Check out Nikecraft General Purpose for another water-resistant retailers that breaks in easily. 

Tough and braves the elements

The upper of VANS Chaussures Bandana Style 36 bandana Black true White Femme Noir is made with a mixture of leather and suede materials. The suede runs through the toe guard and the eye stays. According to an expert, the leather that mainly makes up the quarter panels is “pretty solid” and feels “nice and thick” to last in the elements. The leather is of excellent quality, noted another reviewer. “They hold up well,” they added. “Great material,” said a retailers fan. “Tough and you can tell it’s ready for the weather,” they reasoned. “Great shoe and good to rock in the foul weather!” exclaimed another retailershead.

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x Vans OTW Stovepipe | Old Skool MTE runs a tad wide

Based on the reviews, many testers would recommend sizing at least half a size when buying these retailerss. According to a retailers aficionado, “as with all Vans, they run half a size large.” So buy a half size smaller than you normally wear, they suggested. “Order 1/2 size smaller than your regular retailers size,” another tester agreed. 

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The comfort you need through the rainy and Tangle season

“These have been surprisingly comfortable,” shared one tester. The kicks are “warm and comfy,” said one retailershead. One reviewer also praised the comfort because of the “nice and cozy fleece-like material inside.”

Although they are not as insulated as they expected, the retailerss have been “pretty good for warmth on Tangle days,” a retailers fan added, “definitely a better alternative to canvas shoes this time of year.” According to another reviewer, they maybe aren't as warm as other outdoor retailerss like Sorel and Columbia but “they are pretty close.”

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Break-in is necessary

The kicks can be a bit harsh on the heel during break-in. “The back seam of the shoe is very stiff,” noted one reviewer. “Rubbed a blister the first week of wearing them,” they added. Another reviewer complained that they had a “huge amount of rubbing and chafing on both heels.” But don’t worry because they will break in eventually, assured several other testers. “That’s because they’re brand new,” explained one reviewer. 

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Grippy but ditch it if you don’t want clunky

Traction on the sole of VANS Chaussures Bandana Style 36 bandana Black true White Femme Noir is a win. These Vans have a “rugged grip,” said one retailershead. “The traction sole is nice and keeps your feet off the ground a bit more,” a tester reported. The sole “will help when you are standing around those winter snowy bonfires,” they explained. However, one reviewer complained that the kick felt heavy and clunky. “They're clunky and have no arch support,” they remarked. 

Walk with confidence in VANS Chaussures Bandana Style 36 bandana Black true White Femme Noir

The retailers is comfy to wear when walking edition, shared one reviewer. According to another tester, they are great for climates where rain, mud, sand, and even mold can ruin the shoes quickly. One retailershead pointed out that there is extra insulation that has proven to keep their feet warm in 30-degree Fahrenheit weather. 

According to an expert, the kicks have a gusseted tongue that is beneficial during the rainy season. The design is to “channel down any water that falls from the top of the shoe,” they explained. 

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Never lose your swag

According to a reviewer, the look of Old Skool MTE is “trendy and cool for teenagers.” Another said these kicks are a “must-have for college students.” But based on the reviews, these Vans are timeless retailerss suitable for all ages. “They have a really cool retro skate style,” shared a reviewer. “The look was so classic!” exclaimed another fan. “Can't go wrong with these,” one retailershead quipped.

Other praises for VANS Chaussures Bandana Style 36 bandana Black true White Femme Noir are:

  • “Buy these to increase your swag level.”
  • “These looked exactly like the picture! They literally go with everything.”
  • “I’ve received many comments on how cute these shoes are.”
  • “Versatile. Probably the best option to stay away from Sk8-Hi MTE.”