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

[rbk93]

Is leather balsam needed?

Considering buying the Journey's product, but not sure if it's necessary. 

 

[skep]

So is it safe to use soap and a rag on them?

i would personally clean them with premium Jason Markk cleaner and brush, and wipe down with a rag.
mild moisture exposure. the more water, the more damage you are risking. that is a nubuck material shoe correct?

 

[skep]

Is leather balsam needed?


Considering buying the Journey's product, but not sure if it's necessary. 

never even heard of it

 

[thuglife67898]

i would personally clean them with premium Jason Markk cleaner and brush, and wipe down with a rag.
mild moisture exposure. the more water, the more damage you are risking. that is a nubuck material shoe correct?

Correct

 

[rbk93]

never even heard of it

https://www.journeys.com/product?id=306793

If it's needed of course.

 

[hiphopsays]

Planning to do a tongue swap on my DS blacktoe 1s with my DS ying yang 1s ... are there any good videos on tongue swapping?.....any particular stitch to use/needle (I'm planning to use a sewing machine)?

 

[balldontlie206]

Just ordered the donor for my 99 white cement IVs. I struck out in last years release so I figure why not attempt the swap myself. Only spent $40 on the donor pair and its from the cement gray dub zeros so I won't need to repaint. Just remove, reglue, restitch. Just worried about the actual fitment and how well the glue will hold up.

 

[viveracci]

I have never seen a greenish discoloration before. It's really pretty remarkable.

Are you certain this was a legit retail pair?



Nevermind, these appear to be fakes so anything is possible when they discolor

Would you mind shining some light on how they appear fake? Te paintjob on the midsole was done by the previous owner, I can provide more pictures if necessary

 

[mos definition]

Just ordered the donor for my 99 white cement IVs. I struck out in last years release so I figure why not attempt the swap myself. Only spent $40 on the donor pair and its from the cement gray dub zeros so I won't need to repaint. Just remove, reglue, restitch. Just worried about the actual fitment and how well the glue will hold up.

Dub zeros should fit perfectly. Certain Nike midsoles are too small/narrow but anything Jordan fits 1:1 from my experience

 

[pjmccarron]

Hi everyone,
I fell asleep last night in front of a heater with my Space Jam 11s still on my feet. Needless to say I believe the heat has damaged my soles. The carbon fiber plate has started to separate from the sole, and now there is a small gap between the midsole and carbon fiber. It is no longer firmly glued down. I will provide a picture, but what I want to know is if there is any way I can fix this. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

 

[pjmccarron]

Here is another pic

 

[balldontlie206]

Just ordered the donor for my 99 white cement IVs. I struck out in last years release so I figure why not attempt the swap myself. Only spent $40 on the donor pair and its from the cement gray dub zeros so I won't need to repaint. Just remove, reglue, restitch. Just worried about the actual fi

Dub zeros should fit perfectly. Certain Nike midsoles are too small/narrow but anything Jordan fits 1:1 from my experience

Good looks. Can I get by without restitching? I have seen some videos where people shove the sole and reglue leaving the original rubber toe cap stitching in.

 

[mos definition]

Just ordered the donor for my 99 white cement IVs. I struck out in last years release so I figure why not attempt the swap myself. Only spent $40 on the donor pair and its from the cement gray dub zeros so I won't need to repaint. Just remove, reglue, restitch. Just worried about the actual fi

Good looks. Can I get by without restitching? I have seen some videos where people shove the sole and reglue leaving the original rubber toe cap stitching in.

I've seen that done before successfully but I personally just remove the outsole entirely and restitch after gluing. Makes for a cleaner reglue imo

 

[tyevvyotcu]

is there any way to clean ferrari 14s?

 

[illwillgusto]

yes there is a way to clean them, i cleaned and restored a pair for some one who had a crazy night out at the club 

 

[illwillgusto]

is there any way to clean ferrari 14s?

My bad meant to quote you, but yes there is a way to clean them, i just posted a picture of the cleaning I did for a client 

 

[tyevvyotcu]

My bad meant to quote you, but yes there is a way to clean them, i just posted a picture of the cleaning I did for a client 

what did you use?
mine aren't that bad I just have black marks on the collar and heel

 

[nikerider]

yes there is a way to clean them, i cleaned and restored a pair for some one who had a crazy night out at the club 

Damn - that was a rough night at the club as evidenced by the bio waste on them

You should have been paid triple to clean and restore those

Incidentally - great job on them

 

[illwillgusto]

what did you use?
mine aren't that bad I just have black marks on the collar and heel

Angelus Nubuck and Suede kit cleaner and their regular cleaner as well with warm water, but for those black marks use the eraser in the kit 

 

[illwillgusto]

Damn - that was a rough night at the club as evidenced by the bio waste on them

You should have been paid triple to clean and restore those

Incidentally - great job on them

lol yeah I had to double my usual price for these, this client hasn't taken them out the box since I restored them. 

 

[buddhashark]

Jason Markk cleaner has removed midsole paint from several pairs of Jordans (3s, 4s, 6s). It has also completely destroyed the nubuck on a pair of my 12s. Has anyone else has issues like this and can anyone recommend a product that is as effective at cleaning but kinder to my paint and materials?

 

[kingmcmlxxxiv]

I have used Reshoven8r on several pair of my shoes and they have not damaged them at all, I would give that a whirl!

 

[korben dallas]

Whats good fellas? Need some advice. The toe area on my left Timberland boot squeaks when I walk. Any cures for this?

 

[tyevvyotcu]

Angelus Nubuck and Suede kit cleaner and their regular cleaner as well with warm water, but for those black marks use the eraser in the kit 

Aight preciate it fam.
I'll post pics when I get back to my ferraris just to confirm we're talking about the same marks

 

[illwillgusto]

Aight preciate it fam.
I'll post pics when I get back to my ferraris just to confirm we're talking about the same marks

yeah post pics and yes those black marks will get removed, use the eraser lightly repeatedly, you dont want to press hard on the nubuck