Vans Authentic Suede

Vans has done everything under the sun with their classic authentic collections. I have seen them do corduroy, leather, canvas, and a mix of all these materials that has lead to creations of numerous pairs that I'm sure even I can't keep count of. This time, the company keeps it plain and simple, using suede as the main element. The model reminds me of the classic converse Chuck Taylors, it is something that you can wear with anything and everything. Of course nothing can beat the perennial aura of the Chucks, but I would say these vans authentics are right up there with them.

**Suede can be a real bother to clean, here are some tips VANTAGE would want leave you with regarding suede shoes:

1.Brush out dirt. Make sure your shoes are dry, and use a suede cleaning brush to gently brush away dust or dirt. Brush in the same direction (don't go back and forth) to lift dirt out and make your shoes appear newer.

2. Remove scuff marks. Use the suede brush to vigorously brush scuffed areas back and forth.

3. Remove water stains. Water can discolor affected suede. To solve this problem, wet the entire outside of the shoe by applying a light coat of water with a nail brush. Use a sponge or dry cloth to soak up excess water, and then let the shoes dry at least overnight. Be sure to insert a shoe tree into the shoe while it dries so that the shoe doesn't shrink or lose its form. Once the shoes are dry, go over them lightly with a suede brush as in step 1.

4. Remove oil or "unknown" stains. Use the suede brush to scrub the stain as you would for a scuff. Use the nail brush to scrub stubborn stains with warm water. Grease stains can be particularly difficult to remove from suede, so badly stained shoes may never look good again.

5. Protect your suede. Spray a coat of suede protector spray on your shoes when you first get them and after each cleaning. Follow the manufacturer's directions, and make sure to remove excess dirt before spraying the shoes.

Info from: Wikihow.com

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