I'm enjoying mine a lot. Only worn 3 times though. Leather is very soft. I think they'll take a lot of wear to start developing a patina though. Water can darken the quickly, but it dries up.
Some sizes still available of the Vans Old Skool in Veggie Tan
http://theloit.com/product/productDetail?productNo=10451_5025&gclid=CIjLgLKvrtACFZSEaQodMKMFpg
Strange that KithNYC put out that blog. They stocked the Wtaps earlier this morning, and I was able to purchase my pairs. I just hope they don't cancel my orders...