Ok, what in the hell is this and how come nothing is removing it? (Jordan 11 soles)

• Feb 14, 2016

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I could have sworn when I put these on today they were flawless. I'm sure some of you are like me, and when we walk in these you walk extremely carefully. After a few hours of rocking these I came back home to clean and noticed this. It looks like a redish brown stain, almost like dried jelly. The thing is nothing seems to take it off and I've brushed this thing thoroughly for 5 minutes.

Has anyone seen anything like this before or can recommend what to use to remove? I used a safety pin to see if I can pick out whatever it is, and I swear it almost looks as if its embedded or underneath the outer sole. If there is one place that can help me save these babies, it's Niketalk. Thanks in advance for any help and apologies if I did not post this in the proper forum. God knows, I know that's annoying as I run a music forum myself.

Help me fellow sneakerheads.

 

• Feb 15, 2016

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Update: I've used seaglow, toothpaste, soap, bleach, special stain remover and nothing is working. I'm at a loss here. 

 

• Feb 15, 2016

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http://niketalk.com/t/288802/mold-on-jordan-xi-clear-sole

 

• Feb 15, 2016

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None of those images in the thread worked because its over 5 years ago. 

 

• Feb 15, 2016

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philaflava said:

None of those images in the thread worked because its over 5 years ago. 

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the age of the thread is irrelevant. It's about mold on the insole of Jordan XI soles. Yours may not be mold but just trying to help. Good luck.

 

• Feb 15, 2016

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Ok, I wasn't sure if its the case because I have no images to compare it to. That thread doesn't specify if its even fixable. I would image since it's been half a decade, surely, some of you have Spacejams that might have this issue. Any suggestions? I believe mine is inside the sole and not on the actual surface.

 

• Feb 15, 2016

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It looks like an ink stain.  The ink leechs in through the pores if allowed to stay on it for a while.  I heard of people using goo gone to remove it. 

 

• Feb 15, 2016

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Join date checks out

 

• Feb 15, 2016

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I was a member back when this was Yuku. Was posting on here over a decade ago. I just forgot my username so I created a new one. Honestly, don't assume things and don't contribute unnecessary posts if you aren't trying to help. 

Thanks jli251. 

 

• Feb 15, 2016

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philaflava said:

 
I was a member back when this was Yuku. Was posting on here over a decade ago. I just forgot my username so I created a new one. Honestly, don't assume things and don't contribute unnecessary posts if you aren't trying to help. 

Thanks jli251. 

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NP.  Please let me know how it goes if you try it.  

 

• Feb 15, 2016

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http://niketalk.com/t/15471/official-sneaker-care-maintenance-post-its-back