There are different ways you can fix your ripped Vans, depending on how tiny or huge the holes and rips are. You have the option of gluing, patching or sewing your ripped Vans. On the occasion that your Vans get ripped due to wear and tear or from skating hard, give it a second life by fixing it. You can help reduce textile waste; at the same time, you can transfer your shoe budget to your other interests. Before you can start repairing your damaged Vans shoes, there are a few steps you should go through first. If your ripped Vans has laces, remove them first. Before fixing your ripped shoes, you need to clean the surface first. Mix a solution of 2 drops of dishwashing liquid with 2 cups of hot water. Using an old toothbrush, clean the surface of the canvas. Scrub with the old toothbrush and the dishwashing solution along the sides to remove the dirt accumulated. Allow the Vans shoes to dry. Identify the torn part of the shoes. Cut the frayed parts of the tear, then press the edges of the tear together. Gluing Vans If the tear is small, gluing it may be the most appropriate solution. Place a dab of glue on a piece of cardboard. Dip a cotton swab on the dab of glue, then apply generously on the tear. Make sure that the edges of the tear are pressed symmetrically together. For your fabric glue choices, find them here. Patching Vans If you have a bigger rip on your Vans shoes, you can try patching it up. Cut a piece of fabric or canvas bigger than the tear of your shoes. Glue the fabric or canvas over the tear. You may also use similar patch designs on each shoe to add a hint of personality. You can find various patch designs for your Vans on Amazon. Sewing Vans Lastly, you can sew the tears and holes on your Vans shoes if gluing and patching are not enough. Usually, the part of the canvas shoes that get worn out first is where the toes are. If your Vans develop holes or tears that cannot be fixed simply by gluing or patching, you need to sew it to reinforce the fabric and cover the holes. Using a needle and thread with the same color as your Vans shoes, you can fix the holes or rips by making stitches that will cover them. Then, get some latex-based clear glue to seal the stitches you made on the hole. If you are satisfied with how the holes are fixed by stitching them, then your Vans are good to go after the glue has dried. You can also re-design your Vans shoes and make them look new. You can use acrylic paint mixed with water at a 50:50 ratio. Use the color of your choice or, better yet, a darker color than the original canvas to conceal the hole that you covered by stitching. For various colors of acrylic paints, check them out here. If you have an artistic vibe, you can paint your shoes any design you want, and you will have your one-of-a-kind Vans footwear, sans the holes and tears.