Our verdict
Whether you're into street fashion or someone who does wonders on the board, the ultra-comfy Zahba from Vans is quite a handsome catch. The coolness of its aesthetics totally reels you in, especially when you get up close and personal with it. And dare we forget: This skate sneaker is such a doozy on all sorts of surfaces, including the grip tape.
Pros
- Immensely comfortable
- True to size
- Vans Half Cab Pro 'Black Bandana'
- Astonishingly grippy
- Vans Classic Slip-on EU 36 1 2 Black Port Royale
- Remarkable boardfeel
- Precise around the forefoot
Cons
- Not for the flat-footed
- Its laces untie often
- Lackluster breathability
Who should buy the Vans Zahba
The Vans Zahba takes design elements from the Kyle Walker Pro. Toss it into your shopping bag if:
- Relaxed pants and baggy bottoms make up most of your wardrobe.
- Skate shoes that give extra toe oomph are what you're after.
- You're a believer in the level of tenacity waffle outsoles provide.
Who should not buy it
If you want something supportive with no lacing issues, check out the Vans Era. There's also the Vans UltraRange EXO if you want that extra breathability.
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Numerous sneaker freaks consider the Vans Zahba a trove of comfort. A vlogger among them says that it's "cool to the touch." A non-professional reviewer, who owns over a dozen pairs of Kyle Walkers, says, "These are the comfiest."
Sure sizes for you
The Vans Zahba, according to many, is very accurate when it comes to sizing. A skate gear pundit says, "You don’t need to really size up or down in this shoe."
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Sneaker fans adore the irresistible chicness of the Vans Zahba. "Love the look," says one of them. A happily married man says, "This shoe impressed my wife, which is not easy!" The same reviewer also says that the featured kick is "absolutely gorgeous-looking."
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This Vans kick is a legit product in terms of surface traction. A professional YouTuber was quite impressed with the treads of its outsole, saying, "They gripped like super well."
Flat-footed sneakerheads beware
"The arches were pretty high," said a YT content creator, adding that it's "something to get used to." A regular commenter said, "Anytime I wear them for a couple of hours, I end up with really sore arches."
Zahba: A treat for the senses
Responsiveness is one of the featured kick's selling points. A professional video blogger says, "The feel is there, so I’m pretty hyped on that."
Another pro-skater/critic shares the same opinion. About his Zahbas, he says, "They feel very structured in the toe."
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Experts aren't too happy with the Zahba's unruly shoestrings. Their observation is Sport by the remarks "had a hard time keeping them tied" and "The shoelaces come untied rather easily."
Be prepared to H2O
There are those who don't recommend the Vans Zahba for warmer conditions. A gear maven among them said, "It’s not very breathable," finding it laughable that his H2O bleeds through the upper most of the time.
His pro-skater friend is also on the fence about the shoe on the breathability front. "I got some H2O stains all over the shoe," said he.
