- A pair of black Vans shoes
- A soft cloth
- A toothbrush
- A mild detergent
- A bucket of water
- A shoe polish
- A shoe brush
1. Prepare your shoes. Remove the laces from your Vans shoes and set them aside. If your shoes are very dirty, you may want to rinse them off with a hose or dunk them in a bucket of water.
2. Clean your shoes. Using the soft cloth and the toothbrush, scrub your shoes with the mild detergent and water. Be sure to get into all the nooks and crannies. Rinse the shoes thoroughly with water.
3. Dry your shoes. Allow your shoes to air dry completely. Do not put them in the dryer, as this could damage the shoes.
4. Apply shoe polish. Once your shoes are dry, apply a thin coat of shoe polish to them using the shoe brush. Be sure to buff the polish into the shoes until they are shiny.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 if necessary. If your shoes are not as black as you would like, you may need to repeat steps 3 and 4.
6. Lace up your shoes. Once your shoes are dry and polished, lace them up and enjoy!
Here are some additional tips for keeping your Vans shoes black:
- Avoid wearing your Vans shoes in wet or muddy conditions.
- If your shoes do get wet, dry them off immediately.
- Store your Vans shoes in a cool, dry place.
- Avoid using harsh chemicals to clean your Vans shoes.
