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

[rcard100]

 
i think rubbing alcohol will do the trick

wait til someone else confirms before trying

That's a good idea, rubbing alcohol does a great job of removing stuff like that (acetone I find, is even better). I removed a bunch of sticky residue off of my Georgetown lows using acetone (they leave behind a bunch of it, one reason not to buy Sole Protectors). It can likely remove ink too. 

 

[ogmcmxcii]

Try nail polish bro it works on ink & sharpie marks

 

[nuclear90]

Didn't even think about that. Yup. I keep in box and receipt was in it. Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugggggg

I always fold the paper wrap so it lays flat in bottom of box. Put the receipt under the paper. No contact.

 

[oddandtwisted]

how do i go about cleaning elephant print on infrared 3s??

 

[ogmcmxcii]

how do i go about cleaning elephant print on infrared 3s??

The same way you clean the rest of your shoes

 

[skylondiggs]

I use Lincoln EZ cleaner for everything but I've also heard that you can use soap and warm water if I'm not mistaken

 

[oddandtwisted]

thanks fellas

 

[johnandrew13]

 

[pclee]

Baby wipes for the win

 

[Sole Rebel]

No idea how this happened but it looks like Sharpie or Marks A Lot on my sole. Any tips how to remo

and sunlight thats all. That ink has bled into your soles, alcohol might remove whats on the surface but it aint gonna get deep down in there.

 

[Sole Rebel]

Wish i documented it when it happened to me. Wheres homeboy who said he would try it out lol

 

[cobrab19]

Everyone keeps saying its ink but it's not. It's happened to couple of my shoes with NO RECEIPT in box.

 

[pmpdaddyrobford]

Everyone keeps saying its ink but it's not. It's happened to couple of my shoes with NO RECEIPT in box.

black mold?

 

[i stay lift]

black mold?

That was my thought, too. Right or wrong, that was my thought.

 

[cobrab19]

black mold?

Honestly that's what I think but NOBODY has come up with
1. What it is, or
2. How to remove it.
Pretty much a mystery at this point no joke.

 

[pmpdaddyrobford]

black mold?

Honestly that's what I think but NOBODY has come up with
1. What it is, or
2. How to remove it.
Pretty much a mystery at this point no joke.

It's inside too so I don't think there's really much that can be done

 

[i stay lift]

It's inside too so I don't think there's really much that can be done

Could try Retrobrite.

The dirt that's gotten deep inside the translucent soles seems to 'come out from within'. And, if you're only 'spot treating' the side of the outsole you're not worried about traction loss or sole separation either.

IDK, just a suggestion.

It's cheap and quick to try, and if it bothers you enough to see them as is, probably worth a try. Blah. Good luck.

 

[antx317]

Does anyone know how to remove this stain?

 

[skylondiggs]

Does anyone know how to remove this stain?

We're still trying to figure that out now 

 

[antx317]

We're still trying to figure that out now 

Someone told me to try a magic eraser or oxyclean so I'm gonna give it a shot

 

[mikeycorleone]

IMO I don't think it's the receipts. Unless you purchase from an old mom & pop shop that still uses ink, retailers have moved to thermal reicipts which "burn" the information on to the paper which is heat activated with the chemicals in the paper. Now if someone has more info or correct me if i am wrong. I think it has to do when in production of the soles. Everyone has tried different methods which usually removes ink in any other situation but with these clear soles having no luck.

 

[cobrab19]

IMO I don't think it's the receipts. Unless you purchase from an old mom & pop shop that still uses ink, retailers have moved to thermal reicipts which "burn" the information on to the paper which is heat activated with the chemicals in the paper. Now if someone has more info or correct me if i am wrong. I think it has to do when in production of the soles. Everyone has tried different methods which usually removes ink in any other situation but with these clear soles having no luck.

I think your right someone else said something about receipts not even containing ink. Someone chime in, but ya pretty much an unsolved mystery

 

[bender]

Do you guys use suede conditioner on shoes like metallic Vs or toro IVs?

 

[xsniipez]

Is there any way to strip paint off of the elephant print on 3s? Previous owner did a custom and I wanna redo it.

 

[mnike23]

Help!!
Haven't wore 18s in a year plus, got them out today looked.good, felt good. Then I felt air pocket go out, then the other within a few min. Took em off and see this...any help please!