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

[tesaapogi]

 
If nike wont take back those lebrons, I suggest popping the air bubble. It will make the bubble deflate.

so do i just poke a hole on the sole where the bump is? 

 

[rickyriebel]

so do i just poke a hole on the sole where the bump is? 

Yes, but only do this if nike will not refund you.
Here is how I would do it

- get something small like a fine nail or needle
- poke the hole in the center of the bubble on the sole. you might have to push it in with pliers if it's too hard.
- once the expanded part had gone down, you could buy some glue or epoxy and seal the hole up so no water gets in there

If you pop the bubble, the shoe won't be as cushioned or bouncy as it was before, but atleast there won't be a big bump under your foot.

 

[jwalker007]

i need help on regluing these, because the old reglue was really sloppy i need to redo it again.  And how can i remove the old glue?

 

[frankw]

goo-gone

 

[jwalker007]

 
goo-gone

goo-gone arent available in my country, any substitute? Can i use nail polish remover instead? or oil+baking soda subsitute for goo gone

 

[NowForeverAlways]

I had a couple questions. First, what water proofer is the best to use for shoes like Jordans?  Second,  is the Yellow Armor All ( the UV protectant) safe to use on the netting and clear soles of Jordan 5's? And is the yellow Armor All safe to use on all shoes no matter their color?     Thanks

 

[CleanestNdaCity]

I had a couple questions. First, what water proofer is the best to use for shoes like Jordans?  Second,  is the Yellow Armor All ( the UV protectant) safe to use on the netting and clear soles of Jordan 5's? And is the yellow Armor All safe to use on all shoes no matter their color?     Thanks

1. Sof Sole Water Proofer at Finish Line is good

2. Yes

3. Safe to use on what part of the shoe?

 

[frankw]

goo-gone

goo-gone arent available in my country, any substitute? Can i use nail polish remover instead? or oil+baking soda subsitute for goo gone

What about Bug&Tar remover? You can try nail polish remover as well.

 

[rickyriebel]

I use boiling water to get the glue/midsole gunk from the outsoles.

 

[zoomin6]

Just bought these two (hated having to pay resale btw) haha
Both are DS, and both are starting to show slight yellowing on soles. I will be wearing them, is there anything I can do to slow the yellowing, or get rid of it on these white soles?

Walter..

 

[jwalker007]

I use boiling water to get the glue/midsole gunk from the outsoles.

just the hot water? how do i apply it?

 

[shea9798]

jordan 11 space jam the midsole is like shredding

 

[genethemarine]

Just bought these two (hated having to pay resale btw) haha
Both are DS, and both are starting to show slight yellowing on soles. I will be wearing them, is there anything I can do to slow the yellowing, or get rid of it on these white soles?

Walter..

Salon care 40 will whiten them back up..do same procedure as icing soles

 

[pesanze]

hi everyone

sorry for the question that has probably been made a lot of times..

The toebox of my Hare 7s got a bit stiff. 

I was just wondering if baby oil/liquid silicone might do the job but I'm afraid that it could turn the color a bit darker...

can you advice?

thanks!

 

[thrillofit]

How many times do i need to apply finisher archliy angelus paint?

 

[mou5pad]

How many times do i need to apply finisher archliy angelus paint?

I usually do 2 or 3 coats just to get more protection.. I use cotton ball tho. Never had a problem.

 

[zoomin6]

Salon care 40 will whiten them back up..do same procedure as icing soles

I will look for Salon care 40.

Thanks!


Walter..

 

[thrillofit]

How does it look, Just finished my first time painting shoes (Prob, wont do it again too) haha

 

[mou5pad]

You did a good job.. Try using a better tape next time to get a better lines..(if ever you will try repainting again)

 

[oddandtwisted]

Not bad at all

 

[thrillofit]

You did a good job.. Try using a better tape next time to get a better lines..(if ever you will try repainting again)

Not bad at all

Thanks, About the tape, yeah next time, will try to do that next time If im really really bored haha.

 

[sgamon]

Eventually when you get more experience you can paint straight lines without tape. Just need a flat brush

 

[skylondiggs]

Anyway to fix this ?

 

[mou5pad]

Thanks, About the tape, yeah next time, will try to do that next time If im really really bored haha.

Yeah , its not easy to repaint, it takes time. Painting is the easy part for me, stripping the midsole paint is where i take my time .

 

[mou5pad]

Anybody ever tried cleaning the lebron mint x? Im just worried about the shoe being ashy after cleaning or fading...