Getting the best Converse shoes pair that you were looking for is no more a major issue due to increasing numbers of stores selling original Converse. But like this brand, its users too have new dimensions to sensationalize the fashion trends. Putting on old looking Converse is a new trend that is gaining wide scale popularity among the youth community who loves to add earthy and edgy feel to their overall personality with denim jeans and shirts. Naturally, this style supports the personal get up for casual working days besides making the movement more comfortable than you feel in new shoes. Although each footwear from this brand is designed by the experts for immediate comfort but like any other brand, the used footwear from this brand also becomes more comfortable. So, should we wait for months to get the desired comfortable old look of shoes or can we get early?
Fashion enthusiasts have found some fantastic tricks to give the Converse shoes an older look without harming their quality, material or shortening their life. I met with numbers of youngsters to know the tricks they use to induce torn and old look to their new pair of shoes; and, this article shares some of proven tricks that I have tried personally.
First of all, do not make the new Converse look old just at very first day. Keep patience until you use it for at least 4-5 times. It will help the shoes to attain the shape according to particular shape of different feet parts and you will feel more comfortable. Now, if you are living near the coastal area enjoy some running on the beach. Friction of fine sand will bring natural fade effect.
After using 4-5 times, plan for cleaning. Yes, I am talking about the cleaning. Use a toothbrush and rub it wet on the shoes without use of any strong detergent. It is done not for cleaning any particular spot or dirt accumulation but it is done to spread even the spot or dust accumulation. When finished, use machine dryer for rinsing and mild drying. Put the partially wet shoes in sun light; sunlight effect will deliver a mild color fading effect.
If you want new Converse shoes look old with vintage class worn style, you may use sand paper also to rub the front edges and toes fronts; however, this trick needs extra care because extra rubbing may make the shoes skin weak. Applying used oil or greasy lotion also works good to deliver immediate old look but I do not like this trick. The reason is that the greasy spots become permanent and attract more dirt, so, you need frequent washing that reduces the life of shoes. Alternatively, you may use some grey or black color scratch pens to make line marks at sides. Now rub these color lines with a moistened cloth to deliver natural look.
At last, I would like to share the fact that old look of shoes doesn't seem perfect for any type of clothing; it is OK with the dressings for casual outing with friends but such shoes don’t seem good for formal use. So, before making your new Converse shoes look old- think twice.
