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    3.3 (46 reviews)
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    Healing Scratch i for after a seat in the store ripped through my jeans  ... NOT COOL vans store
    Jenny M.

    The shoes are always great, no problem there. However, when I went to sit down to try my shoes on, there was a very sharp edge on the seat. My jeans got ripped and I got a 1 inch gash in my leg. It still hurts and is swollen. I told the staff and had to tell them 4 times before they took action. A girl who worked there grabbed duct tape to cover the sharp metal edges. She told me that the same thing happened before and that it still happens because people take the bumpers off the seats. I find this very irresponsible of the store management and corporate offices if this has happened in the past and keeps happening. I went to get shoes and got an injury on top of it. "Sorry" doesn't cover my pain days later. I would NOT recommend shopping at this store.

    Debbie S.

    Three words: Deals on Vans. Enough said. When my boys were little this was the best place to buy their shoes. Back then it was buy one get one free. The best deal in town. Then it changed to buy one get one 50% off. Now it's buy one get one 50% off select styles only. Still not a bad deal if you get there early I can find the styles you want. Best time to come is on a non-holiday weekday when school is in session. It's not as crowded and then please have more time to search in the back for other sizes and styles. If you can find a helpful employee willing to find your style that works with the buy one get one 50% off deal. Stopped in while checking out the mall because one of my sons wants another pair of Vans. But didn't find any in the style that he likes and his size.

    Mirna E.

    This store has a nice mix of clothing and shoes (for men, women and kids). Make sure to pay attention to what their sales include. My cousin got up to the front thinking she was gonna buy a pair of shoes and get the other half off and it turns out the sale only applied to specific styles, but it sure lured us in.

    Danny W.

    The poor kid helping me here must have ran to the back about 6 different times before I bought something so he deserves a shout out. I don't remember his name, but he was yay height and had brown hair. It's an outlet mall so some days the stock will be better than others, but with sales like buy one get one half off, you really can't complain too much. Plus one star for having a pizza pattern on a pair of low tops.

    Brown Leather Alomar OTWs
    Shane A.

    I visited the Carlsbad Outlets in hopes of finding clothing for my upcoming trip to Seattle. I stopped by the Vans Outlet store just to look and see if there are any deals I could pounce on. Kevon, the gentleman who assisted me, was very helpful by informing me of current deals and answers to any question I may have. He was friendly and interactive, helping me feel comfortable to choose the pair I wanted. I ended up scoring two pairs of shoes--Pro Chukka Lows and brown leather Alomar OTWs--plus protective spray for $87!! I am super excited and satisfied, and I will look forward to coming back again!

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    I mean the shoes are all good.. but not any cheaper at all. Not sure why its called an Outlet?

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    Welcomed in and assisted immediately. Great customer service and experience. Carly was great with my shoe selection.

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    I love this place because every time I go to them the have BOGO deal I bought all my shoes from here .

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    My mom was in town looking for a comfortable pair of shoes after having bad luck finding the right…read morefit in the past. After visiting several shoe stores, I suggested we stop by Road Runner Sports and I'm so glad we did. Adam was absolutely amazing. He took the time to perform a fit test to evaluate her stance and better understand what type of shoe would best suit her lifestyle and needs. My mom is always hesitant because most stores never have her shoe size in stock, but Adam patiently listened to her concerns and managed to find three different pairs for her to try. What impressed us most was that all three were styles she never would have considered on her own, yet they were incredibly comfortable and fit her perfectly. There is nothing more important than having comfortable shoes. Our feet support our balance and mobility every day, so finally finding shoes that provided both comfort and style meant the world to her. She was so excited that she immediately changed into her new shoes and wore them for the rest of her vacation, constantly commenting on how comfortable and stylish they were. We truly couldn't have asked for a better experience or outcome. Thank you to the entire staff for making us feel welcome, and a very special thank you to Adam for his expertise, patience, and outstanding customer service. He made what had been a frustrating search into an enjoyable and successful experience. There is nothing value on her happiness and comfort.

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