Why does jordan ice yellow?

[poofyo101]

basic oxidation

 

[lovemy23kicks]

^^ U WOULD SLIP N BUSS URSELF LOL.....but otherwise, i dont know, i would be iffy using any arisal product on my kicks......but then again seaglow is a boatcleaner lol so who knows.....

 

[radioraheem]

the sad truth is so you have to replace them, thats why they yellow

 

[dcortes23]

i agree when jordans yellow they give more character to the shoe!!

 

[dradie]

I'm Gonna Try Seaglow On My Flips And On My DMP XIs

 

[lebrongames]

They yellow because they are shoes.

 

[trevor25]

i have a pair of DS DMP XI. I have them stored in the box in a closet away from sunlight. i heard to prevent them from yellowing i should put them in a ziplock bag and try to remove as much air as possible. is this true?

 

[shpongled25]

seaglow sucks.....makes them shiny...not less yellow

 

[shpongled25]

^^ and yes on the ziplock w/o air and with silica packets..

 

[jcliz]

I'm a chemist so:
1. some of you are right, yellowing occurs because of oxidation and decomposition of the polymer;
2. if Reebok has some that "don't yellow" chances are they are a harder polymer with less grip and comfort than say, Jordan XIs
3. Seaglow actually does partially reverse the yellowing by creating another light initiated chemical reaction with the soles, but it IS bad for the overalllife of the shoes.

 

[mazedowner]

Originally Posted by trevor25

i have a pair of DS DMP XI. I have them stored in the box in a closet away from sunlight. i heard to prevent them from yellowing i should put them in a zip lock bag and try to remove as much air as possible. is this true?

I would suggest that YOU DO NOT place the silica IN the ziplock bag. Silica packs absorb moisture which will help the Yellowing problem, but, your kixwill turn into powder instead.

MaZe

 

[chris chicago]

pisses me off that the mesh on the sides yellows too. b/c i 'm pretty sure they could make that so it wouldnt.. without sacrificing performance.

think some questions came with icey soles, dont know if it effected the traction

 

[jordan4life09]

Your clear soles turn yellow because you step in too much piss

JK...oxidation <--

 

[kings castle]

at first i thought that was a trick question

 

[k20lee]

i use 2-4 silica packs per shoe in the box, keep it wrapped in the paper and keep the boxes all in a cool, dry place. I've had some for years and they arestill as fresh as the day they were produced. but some have yellowed slightly, but i love them as much or more than DS.

 

[eezyveezy20]

Originally Posted by jordan4life09

Your clear soles turn yellow because you step in too much piss

JK...oxidation <--

 

[spoonmanofthehour]

Originally Posted by jcliz

I'm a chemist so:
1. some of you are right, yellowing occurs because of oxidation and decomposition of the polymer;
2. if Reebok has some that "don't yellow" chances are they are a harder polymer with less grip and comfort than say, Jordan XIs
3. Seaglow actually does partially reverse the yellowing by creating another light initiated chemical reaction with the soles, but it IS bad for the overall life of the shoes.

so is it even worth using seaglow in the overall picture? i have some spacejams that are in great condition. the only problem is the soles did turn a bityellow.

 

[drips510]

My 5 soles are yellow, but HEY, i ain't tripping bout making em clear again

 

[yao11ming4mvp]

if ya really wanna know
take AP biology
all your answers will be solved

 

[jcliz]

Originally Posted by spoonmanofthehour

Originally Posted by jcliz

I'm a chemist so:
1. some of you are right, yellowing occurs because of oxidation and decomposition of the polymer;
2. if Reebok has some that "don't yellow" chances are they are a harder polymer with less grip and comfort than say, Jordan XIs
3. Seaglow actually does partially reverse the yellowing by creating another light initiated chemical reaction with the soles, but it IS bad for the overall life of the shoes.

so is it even worth using seaglow in the overall picture? i have some spacejams that are in great condition. the only problem is the soles did turn a bit yellow.

Not unless you're going to put them on a shelf for the rest of the time imo.

 

[xangelico]

if OG icy sole doesnt change to yellow w/o any special care, i think tht ice sole has something wrong on it...
hmm

 

[nktran001]

Originally Posted by MaZeDOwNeR

Originally Posted by trevor25

i have a pair of DS DMP XI. I have them stored in the box in a closet away from sunlight. i heard to prevent them from yellowing i should put them in a zip lock bag and try to remove as much air as possible. is this true?

I would suggest that YOU DO NOT place the silica IN the ziplock bag. Silica packs absorb moisture which will help the Yellowing problem, but, your kix will turn into powder instead.

MaZe

Listen to the man, i cant stress enough on how many people do this, and then complain how when they walk their soles crack.

 

[410fresh]

Originally Posted by trevor25

i have a pair of DS DMP XI. I have them stored in the box in a closet away from sunlight. i heard to prevent them from yellowing i should put them in a zip lock bag and try to remove as much air as possible. is this true?

no no no my friend learned the hard way... it dries them up!!!

 

[demonbasketball04]

i swear i've seen og iverson questions with ICEEEEE blue soles, word to ben baller

 

[wozman23]

if yellow ice is anything like yellow snow, then all i know is that you aren't supposed to eat it.