Most vans get damaged, dirty or worn out over time. For some reason, after only a few socks, the elastic bands on it began to detach from the canvas. Never before has there been such a problem with the new Twin Vans. Even more ironically, it's probably the best I've ever paid for a pair of Vans. They fit great and look great apart from the separation which I explained. I saved them and am planning to try shoe glue to hold them together.