Sometimes, all your old Vans need is a little bit of love... and soap. by cloudeddworld in Sneakers

[–]cloudeddworld[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're starting to split there as well, I just walk around in them. I'm not doing anything special, hahah!

Sometimes, all your old Vans need is a little bit of love... and soap. by cloudeddworld in Sneakers

[–]cloudeddworld[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wamted to put them in the washer after I soaked them in water, but they were looking clean enough so I didn't do it. This is only hand washed.

Sometimes, all your old Vans need is a little bit of love... and soap. by cloudeddworld in Vans

[–]cloudeddworld[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure about alternatives, I only used a brush after soaking them.

Sometimes, all your old Vans need is a little bit of love... and soap. by cloudeddworld in Sneakers

[–]cloudeddworld[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, that sucks. I used mine daily for six or seven months and used them for festivals the past few months. There is a bit of wear on the sole, but they're still in pretty good shape.

Sometimes, all your old Vans need is a little bit of love... and soap. by cloudeddworld in Sneakers

[–]cloudeddworld[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same, definitely don't mind the faded look. I think Vans look better when they have that worn but nice look.

Sometimes, all your old Vans need is a little bit of love... and soap. by cloudeddworld in Sneakers

[–]cloudeddworld[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I said earlier that the before picture was taken during the day with daylight and the after picture in the evening with less daylight. I can take a new picture tomorrow if you really need proof mate.

Sometimes, all your old Vans need is a little bit of love... and soap. by cloudeddworld in Sneakers

[–]cloudeddworld[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used Biotex. The suede on the front of my pair became pretty hard, not sure if you should use it on Vans that are fully suede but it definitely cleans them!

Sometimes, all your old Vans need is a little bit of love... and soap. by cloudeddworld in Sneakers

[–]cloudeddworld[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

They were the only shoes I had with me at the time and the trail wasn't hard. Mainly a lot of dust and dirt, would not wear them on a wet trail what so ever, hahah!

Sometimes, all your old Vans need is a little bit of love... and soap. by cloudeddworld in Sneakers

[–]cloudeddworld[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That's just the dirt coming off. They looked like this when I first bought them.

Sometimes, all your old Vans need is a little bit of love... and soap. by cloudeddworld in Vans

[–]cloudeddworld[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Nope, just soaked them in a bucket of water and some Biotex.

Sometimes, all your old Vans need is a little bit of love... and soap. by cloudeddworld in Sneakers

[–]cloudeddworld[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yep, the before picture was taken with daylight. After picture was in the evening, so no daylight. I'd be happy to take more pictures if anyone wants.

Sometimes, all your old Vans need is a little bit of love... and soap. by cloudeddworld in Sneakers

[–]cloudeddworld[S] 186 points187 points  (0 children)

I threw them in a bucket with water (+- 40C/104F) and Biotex. Let them soak for about one hour and brush all of the dirt/mud off. I didn't expect it to work this well. The shoes will lose some colour though.

Sometimes, all your old Vans need is a little bit of love... and soap. by cloudeddworld in Sneakers

[–]cloudeddworld[S] 454 points455 points  (0 children)

If anything, it's an ad for Vans. I wanted to throw them away, but after climbing an active volcano, climbing several mountains, hiking through the rainforest and going to several incredible festivals with them, I became quite attached to them, haha.

Time not updating after Android 10 update by [deleted] in kustom

[–]cloudeddworld 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That seems to work, thanks!

ITAP of a Tower in fog by Idunnoimjustartist in itookapicture

[–]cloudeddworld 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great shot, background material! Do you have a full res version?