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“The Shoes That Just Won’t Quit: A Love Letter to My 2017 Vans”

When I picked up a brand-new pair of navy blue Vans in 2017, I thought I was getting a good deal—$30 for shoes that could pass as both semi-formal and casual. At first, they did their job perfectly. They saw me through family gatherings, church, and even my best friend’s wedding. Little did I know, I was about to drag these shoes through way more than their intended “mild-mannered” life.

In 2018, I packed my trusty Vans for a whirlwind trip through Europe and Brazil, then Central America, and finally the Caribbean. As the miles piled up, so did the wear. Little rips started appearing, and pretty soon my toes had their own scenic view of the world. I got used to the breezy ventilation and wore them proudly on rocky trails, cliff-jumping, white water rafting and rock climbing. They may not have been waterproof, but the seams were bursting with character. 

After a lot of loving abuse and plenty of “time-to-throw-them-away” hints from family, friends and significant others the time finally came. Determined to give my Vans a second life, I found a yard of fabric printed with little flags, fit for such traveled shoes and after some DIY magic my shoes were nearly good as new and ready for the next round of travels. They joined me for more Europe and the Caribbean, then Asia, Africa, and, unexpectedly, a hostel mix-up in Iceland, where a brave Czech traveler even returned them to me weeks later in the Czech Republic.

One of my favorite photos is of those shoes dangling above a crystal lake while paragliding with some friends in Switzerland. The Vans look almost custom-made—proof of what a little TLC and a lot of miles can do. Now, almost eight years after I bought them, they’re reaching their limit once again: the soles are barely there, the laces are hanging by a thread, and the stitching is coming apart. Once more, friends and family are urging me to toss them out, but I can’t help thinking…maybe it’s just time for some new soles.

Sometimes the best memories come in the most worn out packages. @fjallravenofficial #fjallravenpolar2025 #challenge2 @vans Sponser me?
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Ride Your Wave

UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
Title:Downhill Snow Ski Sound System
Publication No.US-2023-0256320-A1 
Publication Date:08/17/2023

Introducing the Snowboard Speaker Mounting Kit – a revolutionary accessory designed to seamlessly integrate your favorite speakers with your snowboarding experience. This cutting-edge kit combines functionality, durability, and versatility to elevate your mountain adventures to a whole new level in stereo!

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@r.j.crawford 
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@howru_howie 
@calvin.kly 
@christianbandley 
@brittadventures 
@johnfdavie 
@thomas_anderson420 

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