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Read moreHave you worn out your favourite pair of Vans shoes but aren’t quite sure how to patch that tear? Don’t sweat it – the secret to tackling life “Off The Wall” is skating hard and fast. From duct tape to shoe goo, let’s explore how to fix your Vans before you head back to the park.
When your Vans rip, it can be tempting to assume the tear cannot be repaired. Before you throw your canvas shoes in the donation bin, consider mending your shoes to give them a second life, optimise your budget, and reduce waste. After all, the UK is the world’s fourth-biggest contributor of textile waste globally.
With a small piece of duct tape, electrical tape, or a dab of shoe glue, you can repair your shoes in a few simple steps. Here’s how to fix a hole in your Vans:
The best way to fix the bottom of your Vans sole is to apply glue or relevant shoe adhesive. Any glue that is engineered to fix rubber or cement will work well.
All Vans are constructed through a unique vulcanization process where shoe components are welded together using heat. As a result, rubber foxing is vulcanized to the rubber sole of the shoe and melt-welded to the canvas uppers.
With extended use, the sole of your Vans may split away from the canvas uppers. Simply re-glue the areas that have pulled away. We recommend using some contact cement adhesive for a durable and long-lasting solution. If you're in a bind, then a shore repair glue or something similar is an excellent stopgap.
And finally, if you’ve just bagged yourself a brand new pair of Vans, protect them with our Vans Shoes Care Canvas Kit (it even comes in a travel size).
What are you waiting for? Fix up your skate shoes today, and then hit the ground running with Vans by your side.