From rainy runs and wild hikes to daily dog walks and household errands, there's a backpack full of reasons your once-box-fresh Vivos might start looking a bit loved and lived-in!
We believe that the longer you care for your footwear, the longer it’ll care for you back. One of the best things we can do is buy less and fix more, so here are our go-to tips and tricks to keep your barefootwear on your feet for longer.
When it comes to freshening up your footwear, it’s always better to stick to some good ol’ fashioned hand washing. (If it’s good enough for Grandma…) Here are our tips for general dirt and stains on synthetic styles:
Do not leave your trainers or boots on a radiator or in direct sunlight! A soft brush and air drying should do the trick without damaging the bonds and integrity of your barefoot design.
If your Vivos are leather or suede, don’t submerge them in water as it could damage the materials. Instead, follow these tips:
Do not leave your trainers or boots on a radiator or in direct sunlight! A soft brush and air drying should do the trick without damaging the bonds and integrity of your barefoot design.
Read the full synthetic trainer care guide.
When you’ve traipsed through the fields, splashed through dirty water, and climbed many a country stile, your Vivos may need a deep clean. Here’s how to do the full rinse on your synthetic styles:
Again, don’t leave them somewhere sunny. Direct sunlight is for solar panels, not shoes.
Read the full synthetic trainer care guide.
If your Vivos start to smell, sprinkle baking soda inside and shake down to the toe until the insole is covered in a light layer. Leave overnight and the baking soda will absorb all of the odours. Simply shake out the soda in the morning and enjoy a fresh, odour-free shoe cupboard.
Once you’ve cleaned your footwear, it’s always a good idea to use a proofing spray to make them a little more hardy against mud, dirt and rain. Just double-check which protection you use, as different materials such as leather or synthetic mesh will need different sprays.
