First, the Vans sneakers have a wide toe box. This design feature guarantees your toes don't get crushed, which may lead to blisters and bunions. Since wide feet are usually the biggest on the top of the foot, a large toe box can help relieve the pressure there. Second, Vans sneakers have ample arch support.

Most Vans do fit true to size, especially the core models like the Old Skools or Authentics. Some of the other models like the Eras or other Vans Vault collaborations, may run a little bigger. Vans are such a simple shoe, especially compared to other sportswear or high fashion sneakers.

Vans have always been popular, but they've faded into the background in recent years, replaced by sportier picks like those inescapable Sambas, sleek Onitsuka Tigers, and royals-beloved Vejas. Now the tide is turning back to the breezier, more easygoing Vans.