Quick and fun read of 21 confessions by sneaker addicts that will get you questioning your choices.

Buckle up, sneakerheads because Japan’s flipping the script on how we tackle grimy grails. Forget hauling out brushes, cleaners and any finishing products because now you can hit up Japan’s glowing vending machines. Drop some yen into the machine, pop in your sneakers, and strut out with soles sparkling like new. Sounds like a fever dream? Nah, it’s just the reality of 2025 vending hype, weird, convenient and straight up addictive.   Picture from bubblelaundrette How it goes