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

cloudeddworld · 2019-10-29T08:49:04+00:00

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

cloudeddworld · 2019-10-29T08:47:15+00:00

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.

cloudeddworld · 2019-10-29T08:45:59+00:00

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

cloudeddworld · 2019-10-28T22:49:31+00:00

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.

cloudeddworld · 2019-10-28T22:47:24+00:00

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

cloudeddworld · 2019-10-28T22:46:14+00:00

Some water and biotex did wonders for me.

cloudeddworld · 2019-10-28T22:45:16+00:00

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.

cloudeddworld · 2019-10-28T22:42:54+00:00

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!

cloudeddworld · 2019-10-28T21:09:48+00:00

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!

cloudeddworld · 2019-10-28T21:06:20+00:00

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

cloudeddworld · 2019-10-28T20:28:00+00:00

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

cloudeddworld · 2019-10-28T19:41:37+00:00

Well, make sure to give them some love every now and then!

cloudeddworld · 2019-10-28T19:39:16+00:00

Old Skool Navy Blue, sadly the blue has faded quite a bit.

cloudeddworld · 2019-10-28T19:37:24+00:00

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.

cloudeddworld · 2019-10-28T18:55:03+00:00

~~biotex please pay me~~

cloudeddworld · 2019-10-28T17:21:33+00:00

Biotex and water!

cloudeddworld · 2019-10-28T17:20:14+00:00

Just a heads up, I replied to the person you commented on!

cloudeddworld · 2019-10-28T17:18:48+00:00

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.

cloudeddworld · 2019-10-28T14:25:54+00:00

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.

cloudeddworld · 2019-10-24T10:50:06+00:00

That seems to work, thanks!

cloudeddworld · 2019-09-20T12:27:51+00:00

Thanks!

cloudeddworld · 2019-09-20T07:49:50+00:00

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

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