Good thing they are space jams no white mesh
But I recommend the E-6000 glue for your sole.
And use retrobrite instead of sea glow, if you use sea glow it will take the traction off of your shoes.
Good thing they are space jams no white mesh
But I recommend the E-6000 glue for your sole.
And use retrobrite instead of sea glow, if you use sea glow it will take the traction off of your shoes.
Yeah, I'm glad I don't have to clean the nylon uppers on them.
But anyways, thanks for the advice!
When using E-6000 to re-attach the sole, what method would you recommend using to keep pressure applied to the sole and midsole?
I've ruined so many toe caps trying to reglue them. But I'm impatient so that's probably why. I always have trouble with that part
If the midsole isn't attached to the upper you could just clamp it. But I guess that's not the case. And with clear soles, if it isn't glued with all that pressure it will never be perfectly clear, the clue will ruin it. I usually wait until I have the time and I hold it together with my hands. I know of no other method
That's the Armor All Original right? I just wanna make sure. Also what stores carries these wipes at for what price, I don't want to wait for Amazon to ship.Ok..here it is...the ArmoraAll video I promised. The idea is pretty straight forward, but I thought I'd show you my exact method. I also highlight some results I've had with other pairs. I don't know yet how extensively it will slow yellowing of netting and icy soles because I just started this a week ago, but you will see how nicely it conditions midsoles and outsoles. Peep this...
Yeah...original with they yellow/orange label and the yellow cap. I bought it at Pep Boys in the detailing section. I'm sure you could find it at most autozone or whatever type stores, probably even target in their automotive section. I believe it was like 6 bucks.
) I separated the whole thing and scraped all the old glue off the sole and CF plate. It allows it to glue cleanly and stay on longer.
I used baby oil on my navy blue gazelle adidas and the black on my nike sb flannel harbors. The suede got darker and looks new. I would recommend on dark colors only though.
Left no baby oil, Right with.
I'll be trying this as well. I've been using water proofer on the soles, with success so far, but the Armor All looks to be even better.Ok..here it is...the ArmoraAll video I promised. The idea is pretty straight forward, but I thought I'd show you my exact method. I also highlight some results I've had with other pairs. I don't know yet how extensively it will slow yellowing of netting and icy soles because I just started this a week ago, but you will see how nicely it conditions midsoles and outsoles. Peep this...
I would armor all them before your first wear and after every cleaning.
Funny you ask...the guy who i got the idea from who made the youtube video said to do that. He said actually wipe the leather (smooth leather not nubuck obviously) with the armorall vinyl protectant. I kinda balked at that idea...especially since armorall makes wipes for leather, and this is for plastic and rubber. HOWEVER...I did try it on some DC shoes I have that I dont care about (I used to wear a LOT of skate kicks) that have smooth leather. I very lightly applied it and wiped it off immediately. I will say that it made it VERY supple and smooth and I liked the result. The surface seemed moisturized and protected. That being said, I'm still afraid to use it on my J's because that's not what the material that the product is intended for and I'm just afraid to use it in that capacity. But since my midsoles and outsoles had obviously started showing signs of being ashy or dehydrated from repetitive cleaning, I'm seeking similar treatment for my non nubuck/suede surfaces like tumbled leather and smooth/perforated leather (like 3s, 13s, some 4s you get the idea). Even though the leather seems fine now...I'm thinking that the repetitive cleaning is probably drying out the leather too. I'll probably try armorall leather wipes or shoe conditioner. I also have leather wipes for furniture that I bought for my leather couches. I'll probably try that on some skate kicks that I don't care about.
