Buy a half size larger like the rest of the reviews say
I’m a straight 10 size. After reading the reviews I decided to go for a half size larger. It fitted me perfectly tight. If you know your size and you want the shoes to be tight then go for a half size higher, if you want them a tight loose then try a full size higher, but definitely do not buy your usual size as you’ll get a smaller shoe. The shoes came on their original box, they smelled new and had no defects. I removed the paper inserts, tightened the shoe laces, put them on and it was perfect fit.
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Comfortable shoes.
These shoes are very comfortable and work well for wide feet. Seems to be durable so far.
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Good shoes for roofs
Nice and flat bottoms; good no slip soles
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matthew
September 26, 2019
Not bad but doesn't live up to traditional suede skater shoes.
This review is for the DC Men's Pure Shoes, Black/Pirate Black, 10.5 D US specifically.It's a sad day since Airwalk is gone, and Vans have basically forgotten about suede mid-height sneakers.So I've worn my trustworthy all-black suede Vans into a state of unwearable condition. The suede has actually held up through rain, heat, snow, ice... not a tear, not a stitch unsewn. What failed was the plastic structural parts in the heel, which cracked and broke into the shoe.So trying to find a replacement I came across these. One answered question stated they were not suede. But they are all leather, per the description? I bit due to the price after discounts being under $40.The shoes aren't terrible; the tread being the best part. However what they call leather seems to me to be more like that "pleather" stuff that feels almost like microfiber brushed synthetic material. The saddest part is the vent holes riveted into the sides of the shoes; these won't withstand a puddle splash at all, ever. I will say the "DC" stitched logo is actually black and matches the shoes, even though the photos make it seem lighter.This being said, I decided to not return the shoes and hold onto them. I treated them immediately with Rustoleum "NeverWet" for shoes and boots (also bought from Amazon). The treatment did not noticeably damage the appearance of the shoes, and I went a bit aggressive with it. I'll keep these for those times I need "nice shoes" for something. I will continue my search for a true suede replacement set for my Vans, but I'd say for the price these aren't terrible... although I'm expecting them to last half the time my Vans did. You simply can't replace or imitate real durable suede leather.
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thefuzz1542
December 05, 2019
Just ordered the same ones after 2 years.
I ordered the all black / Pirate black Nov 10 2017 and have used them daily since. After two years there is a bald spot on the tread where your foot rolls when you walk but other then that they still feel great. They do look a little rough but they have been through a lot from regular work to yard work. Although I think new laces and a good cleaning would make them look good again. The most important part? They feel great, instead of doing the regular crossover lace that most shoes are set up with I did the straight over lace where the lace goes straight across and goes up to the next lace hole then when complete you tie a tight not under the tongue and melt it. This way you can simply slip the shoes on and off and these shoes never came off even during running plus I think the straight lace looks better. I'm getting a new pair for when I go out but keeping these for when I'm doing house work.
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DC pirate ☠️ pure skateboard shoe
Love the look & feel of the sneakers, I bought them for every day casual wear. Extremely happy with the product so far. Would recommend this product to anyone who likes the look of the DC skate shoe.
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Run small
They run small and you need at least half a size up.
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