Hey Guys,

I’m a new consumer when it comes to Vans and have slightly noticed that every single time I wear my shoes, within 10-15 min, the shoes seem to get wet towards the toe area.

I even got a replacement pair (since I thought it was a defective shoe) and they still continue to get wet.

I use my shoes for basically majority of the day since I need them for school and was wondering if there was any way to fix this?

(It’s quite annoying so any suggestion would be helpful!)

Thanks

  • sonorancafe@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Wear better socks? I have sweaty feet and sock choices can make or break a shoe’s comfort.

    • ZephProjects@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      11 months ago

      Sorry if this is a weird question but what pair do you wear?

      My daily socks are just the Nike Dri Fit socks and they usually do well for me.

      • sonorancafe@alien.topBEnglish
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        11 months ago

        Wool or a wool blend are best, but they wear out too fast for me. I wear cotton blend toe socks. That way my toes aren’t all smashed together.

  • blublukachoo@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Hey there! I can think of 2 things to try to maybe help you with this issue.

    If the moisture is from inside, I agree with the other commentator about sock choice. Vans offers a sock with COOLMAX fiber. I wear them on hot days or days where I travel or on vacation walking around a lot. It makes a huge difference. If you maybe sweat more than normal and end up pooling in your shoes, perhaps try carrying an extra pair of socks(doesn’t matter what kind) with you to change into halfway through your day. Gotta keep the inside of your shoes dry to make em last as long as possible. But if you’re just a sweaty person, just own it. 😁 See if a fresh pair of socks will help you stay dry throughout the day. What do you have to lose?

    If wetness is external from outside, like from puddles, rain, or just walking through wet areas, you need to invest in a scotchguard. I would buy one online rn as the site is still 40%, so it would be a nice little $6 purchase. Make sure you apply all over the shoe in a fine mist and let them dry about 10-15 mins in-between coats. 4 layers is usually just right, but if you notice excess water getting in, shoot for 5-6 coats. This will make your shoes hydrophobic, and liquid will no longer be able to enter the shoe through the fabric.

    Hope either of these things help! Good luck!