:::OFFICIAL SNEAKER CARE/MAINTENANCE POST::: (It's back!)

[joshyy1834]

My white cement III's from 2003 has some cracking on the black part of the midsole . i wanted to re-paint but i dont know how to go about it . anyprefferred paint to use ? specific methods ? steps ?


also , the leather on my OG playoff XII's is dull and old looking , how can i refresh the leather to look good again ?


sorry for not having pictures

 

[fpsee]

Originally Posted by Pimpin Penguin

I'm looking at purchasing a pair of Jordans and the owner has said that he has applied Clear Coat to the midsoles to "prevent further cracking". To my knowledge clear coat is an acrylic based paint. Does anyone know if this would damage the shoes in any way, possibly by drying the midsole or decreasing its' flexibility and thus making it crumble?

Any insight would be much appreciated.

i'd help but im not familiar with "Clear Coat"

Originally Posted by jordanpinoy

i would like to know how could i clean some scuff marks off the kobe V's on the PL type material..
i've tried to use that footlocker shoe cleaner and still no luck
thanks in advance

Rubbing alcohol

Originally Posted by professafinessa

so to clean the white mesh upper on the concrod xi's bar keepers friend shopuld do the job....the uppers have got somewhat discolored like a slight yellowing/dirty look...will bar keepers friend work for this

Yes

Originally Posted by xJoRDaNHeaD

I need help on cleaning the white midsole and mesh of my 01 bred XI's.
Somebody please help me.

PICTURES

Originally Posted by lordcorn

just wondering about waterproofing the space jams, would it be safe on the patent/icy soles? i always waterproof my kicks but i've never done it on icy soles or patent leather

You should be fine.

Originally Posted by babycross2011

I've got Jean stains on my red dmp v and I don't know what to uses to get it out without messing the suede up any help????

Suede Eraser

Originally Posted by joshyy1834


My white cement III's from 2003 has some cracking on the black part of the midsole . i wanted to re-paint but i dont know how to go about it . any prefferred paint to use ? specific methods ? steps ?


also , the leather on my OG playoff XII's is dull and old looking , how can i refresh the leather to look good again ?


sorry for not having pictures

angelus paint.
Steps? too long to list. Look on ISS.

I know theres some leather polisher out there.

 

[kicksaremylife]

Ok everyone. Im trying to restore the color to the suede/ nubuck on these Vasque boots I. It was red but when I went to clean them the front faded. I haventworn them in over a year but thought let me ask NikeTalk experts if they have any ways to restore the color. It doesnt look as bad in pics but you can see thefront toe of the red is white-#@+/orange faded now when it was bright red. Any help yall??

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[kicksaremylife]

Ok everyone. Im trying to restore the color to the suede/ nubuck on these Vasque boots I. It was red but when I went to clean them the front faded. I haventworn them in over a year but thought let me ask NikeTalk experts if they have any ways to restore the color. It doesnt look as bad in pics but you can see thefront toe of the red is white-#@+/orange faded now when it was bright red. Any help yall??

 

[bling bling slim]

i got a nice scratch on my foamposites...what type of paint can i use to cover it up?

 

[310hxa]

does anyone know if the OFFICIAL SOLE SAVERS really work? i want to wear my 09 space jam 11s but i want to keep the soles as icy as possible. or does anyoneknow whats the best way to keep them icy?

 

[sugarshane]

what household cleaners would be good on the mesh tongues of the columbia XIs? i dont have any barkeepers friend around and im planning on flipping this pairas they are a 12.5 and i wear a 10, but i want to clean em first. i can go get barkeeper's friend but would like to keep costs down.

also i have some VI lows that the seude/leather is faded/scuffed to gray instead of the black. best way to fix this?

thanks guys.

 

[fpsee]

Originally Posted by KiCkSaReMyLiFe

Ok everyone. Im trying to restore the color to the suede/ nubuck on these Vasque boots I. It was red but when I went to clean them the front faded. I havent worn them in over a year but thought let me ask NikeTalk experts if they have any ways to restore the color. It doesnt look as bad in pics but you can see the front toe of the red is white-#@+/orange faded now when it was bright red. Any help yall??

i'd say dab a tiny amount of baby oil.

Originally Posted by 310HxA

does anyone know if the OFFICIAL SOLE SAVERS really work? i want to wear my 09 space jam 11s but i want to keep the soles as icy as possible. or does anyone know whats the best way to keep them icy?

Best way to keep them icy.... DONT WEAR THEM. and store them in your box in a closet where temp. wont rise and drop a lot.

Originally Posted by sugarshane

what household cleaners would be good on the mesh tongues of the columbia XIs? i dont have any barkeepers friend around and im planning on flipping this pair as they are a 12.5 and i wear a 10, but i want to clean em first. i can go get barkeeper's friend but would like to keep costs down.

also i have some VI lows that the seude/leather is faded/scuffed to gray instead of the black. best way to fix this?

thanks guys.

BFK isnt even expensive.......

and we need pictures for your VIs

 

[youngmoney704]

What is up with zip-lock bags?? Never tried it but alot of ppl have been talking about it and just want to get some feedback on that...

 

[310hxa]

Originally Posted by FPSee

Originally Posted by 310HxA

does anyone know if the OFFICIAL SOLE SAVERS really work? i want to wear my 09 space jam 11s but i want to keep the soles as icy as possible. or does anyone know whats the best way to keep them icy?

Best way to keep them icy.... DONT WEAR THEM. and store them in your box in a closet where temp. wont rise and drop a lot.

yea i know that but i want to wear them. I mean i know if i wear them the soles arent gonna be as icy as when i first bought them but i want tokeep them as icy as possible while wearing them. i heard the SOLE SAVERS helps but im not sure. You got any other suggestions? thanx for the help

 

[sugarshane]

ok thanks guys. ill post some pics of them. i also grabbed a pair of OG white/red Vs that the leather is worn t almost a cloth feeling and a small piece of themidsole is missing. you guys think these are worth saving? ill post pics as soon as i get my camera back.

 

[fpsee]

Originally Posted by 310HxA

Originally Posted by FPSee

Originally Posted by 310HxA

does anyone know if the OFFICIAL SOLE SAVERS really work? i want to wear my 09 space jam 11s but i want to keep the soles as icy as possible. or does anyone know whats the best way to keep them icy?

Best way to keep them icy.... DONT WEAR THEM. and store them in your box in a closet where temp. wont rise and drop a lot.

yea i know that but i want to wear them. I mean i know if i wear them the soles arent gonna be as icy as when i first bought them but i want to keep them as icy as possible while wearing them. i heard the SOLE SAVERS helps but im not sure. You got any other suggestions? thanx for the help

yeah sole savers work. i seen them in use back then when they were proto-types. it'll help a lot. But like i said just store them in your box in a closetwhere temp. wont rise and drop a lot.

Originally Posted by sugarshane

ok thanks guys. ill post some pics of them. i also grabbed a pair of OG white/red Vs that the leather is worn t almost a cloth feeling and a small piece of the midsole is missing. you guys think these are worth saving? ill post pics as soon as i get my camera back.

possibly. cant really say anything until pictures are shown.

 

[fpsee]

double post.

 

[cpinoy]

If I deadstock some icysole shoes (ex. Space Jams, Jordan 6) with armorall protectant on them will it be bad lets say 4-5 years from now (good or bad longtermeffects) ? And how do I prevent creases in a Jordan 6 can I just cut the shoetree (the ones that came with it) to size of the toebox?

 

[fpsee]

Originally Posted by CPinoy

If I deadstock some icysole shoes (ex. Space Jams, Jordan 6) with armorall protectant on them will it be bad lets say 4-5 years from now (good or bad longterm effects) ? And how do I prevent creases in a Jordan 6 can I just cut the shoetree (the ones that came with it) to size of the toebox?

if you deadstock some icysoles shoes..........? LULZ wut? I have no clue what you're saying.

And you cant prevent creasings. creasing is inevitable.
You can cut it, but it wont be comfortable. and not really effective.

 

[cpinoy]

^ Clear see through sole, ( ex.spacejams) on page one he said you can put some armorall protectant on the clear sole to prevent yellowing but if I apply theprotectant beforehand and deadstock the shoes for a couple years, would it cause harm or benefit me?

 

[fpsee]

Originally Posted by CPinoy

^ Clear see through sole, ( ex.spacejams) on page one he said you can put some armorall protectant on the clear sole to prevent yellowing but if I apply the protectant beforehand and deadstock the shoes for a couple years, would it cause harm or benefit me?

I know what icy soles are. But you said "If I deadstock some icysole shoes" that makes no sense whatsoever.

But honestly imo. i think spraying armorall would do no help at all. but thats just me.

 

[cpinoy]

^ Ok but you do get what im saying right? lol, Yeah im just afraid the chemicals might stain the sole over time if they go unused

 

[sugarshane]

ok party people. i have a pair of carolina XI lows and their is some mild separation of the midsole from the patent leather. whats the best way to handle this?is superglue ok? or what is the best way to reglue them? the separation is up near the area where the shoe flexes when you walk. its not bad right now but idont want it to progress.

 

[swade23]

ON THE WHITE,BLACK AND RED 9'S. MY MID SOLES ARE YELLOWING, IS THE SANDING OF THE MID SOLES THE BEST/EASIEST WAY TO MADE THEM WHITE AGAIN?

PLEASE LET ME KNOW

 

[ihavegout]

@ SWADE23- sanding them will clean them up but yellowing happens; try a mr. clean magic eraser first

@sugarshane- best to use a glue that's made for that type of job due to the flexibility; try barge glue, e6000 or gorilla glue, Clamp them well and givethem enough time to cure and you'll be good to go

@CPinoy- no one knows the long term effects of what armor all might do to the shoe so the best way to keep the soles clear and icey is put them in ziplockbags, get rid of the paper (or at least remove it from making contact with the shoes) and the silica packs and store them in a cool, dry place.

 

[shoeheadlao]

Can someone give me a detailed description on how i should deal with sole separation on my space jam 11's? What adhesive works best how much should beused....just all the details that would help would be greatly appreciated....thanks.

 

[cpinoy]

^pics please

 

[homer420]

is it really true that the paper inside the box turns the shoe yellow?

 

[mikew25]

Originally Posted by homer420

is it really true that the paper inside the box turns the shoe yellow?

i dont believe that but its possible i guess