Our verdict
Sassiness and skate shoes collide in the Vans Sentry WC. While getting a boosted stature is inevitable on its platform sole, having a blast in its immensely supple interior is something you wouldn't want to miss. And dare we forget its classic-yet-uber-captivating style, eliciting nods, glances, and stares from people you happen to flash this kick to.
Pros
- Dope design
- Vans Star Wars X Authentic Boba Fett Camo New Rare Vintage
- Superb comfort
- True to size
- Supportive underfoot
- Convenient access
- Doubles as a hiker
Cons
- Somewhat loose heel
- A bit heavy
Who should buy the Vans Sentry WC
This elevating sneaker from Vans is also known as the Sentry Old Skool WC. Purchase it if:
- Whos excited for this Stussy x Alakazam x Vans collaboration.
- You prefer a pair that's as tenacious on the board as it is on mildly rough terrain.
- Sneakers that slide right on and off are what you're after.
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Trade the Sentry WC for the Штаны vans x independent authentic chino stretch pants if you need a more well-fitting pair overall. And if you're looking for something lighter, check out the Vans Lowland CC instead.
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Dozens of reviewers have nothing but great things to say about the pleasing aesthetics of the Vans Sentry WC. Here are some of them:
- "They are just so cute!"
- "UBIQ x Vans Vault Three Tides Tattoo."
- "The style of the shoe is amazing."
- "Old Skool styling with an updated vibe."
Vans Sentry WC: Beyond photogenic
This skate-inspired sneaker is lovelier in the flesh. "They look really good in person," says a long-time Vans fan. "They're even cuter when you have them on," says another.
The Vans UltraRange 3D retails for $95
Numerous sneaker fans find the true-to-size Sentry WC extremely comfy. One of them, who, at one point, wore the shoe for 28 hours straight, says, "if that isn't comfortable, then I don't know what is." Another commenter is more straightforward about it, saying that it's "insanely comfortable."
The Vans UltraRange 3D retails for $95 | Vans Classic Granatowe wsuwane trampki
Its height-boosting sole unit factory extended wear pleasurable through and through. "The UltraCush is very supportive," says a sneaker collector.
But it's not the lightest Vans kick
Weightiness is a thing in the Vans Sentry WC, and several verified purchasers agree. Remarks that support this include "Tones heavy and clunky for me" and "the shoe is a little heavy."
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Another great thing about the Vans Sentry WC is its versatile performance. So versatile, in fact, that a sneakerhead uses the featured shoe as a trail kick. "After the first hike, they Tones amazing," said he.
The Vans UltraRange 3D retails for $95 | Wanted: A clingier heel fit
Quite a number of reviewers are not very impressed with the rearfoot fit of the Vans Sentry WC. "Heel’s rather loose," says one of them. There's "an empty space on one of my heels," says another. Yet one more sneaker fan says, "Tones kind of floppy when I tried walking in them."
Lightning fast on and off
The Vans Sentry WC is one of those sneakers that you can slap on in a heartbeat. Yes, its heel pull loops are a blessing for those who are always on the go.
