I've owned Vans and currently have Janoskis. I will probably never skate in another shoe, they're both really similar in grip/durability. I love the vulcanized soles on the Janoski, and the Vans I've owned, but that's just the feel I like when I skate. The Janoski is the comfiest, sickest looking shoe I've ever owned, and I prefer them over vans purely because I love the way they look.