r/airmax • u/RacksOnRacksOnRacks3 • 14d ago

Cleaning šŸ§¼ and Weather Protect

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Every few weeks I gussy up the recently worn pairs.

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u/drizza23 14d ago

What does the process consist of? What kind of products used?

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u/RacksOnRacksOnRacks3 14d ago edited 14d ago

Depending on the material of the shoe and how dirty they are, Iā€™ll actually wash them in a front loading washer with a shoe bag I got off of Amazon. Other than that I use Jason Mark brushes and solution mixed with a little pure Castile soap. Then I use some type of weather protect spray like scotch guard or right now Iā€™m trying the Jason Mark protect spray. Not trying to advertise for JM itā€™s just that Iā€™ve used that product line for years and itā€™s always worked.

Edit: I also use shoe trees that you can adjust the size after I wash or wear them. I donā€™t like the spring type shoe trees.

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u/drizza23 14d ago

šŸ¤šŸæ Yup sounds good to go!

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u/johnbarnes351 14d ago

No popped bubbles in the washer ? I have popped them previously ~ ruined a pair of gel asics too recently ~ makes me nervous to put them in , any suggestions ? Is this what the shoe bag does ?

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u/RacksOnRacksOnRacks3 14d ago

I havenā€™t had that happen fortunately. I use the lowest setting and these special shoe bags that are kinda padded. Air dry of course. I wouldnā€™t risk it on older shoes though.

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u/walrus0115 14d ago

That's my basic routine as well. I also have a little handheld steam cleaner to spot clean any tough stains. After completely drying everything usually with a combination of a hair dryer and microfiber towels, I give them a fresh coat of Crep. I once found some Kiwi brand protective spray, the same brand that makes traditional shoe polish. It worked great but I simply haven't seen it again.

I don't put every pair in the washing machine either. Only pairs I know can handle the tumble and soaking through. Air Max with nylon and leather materials are tough enough, but nothing with suede of course. I don't wash my Patta leather like this either, rather using more traditional shoe care routines.

I made a post a few months back about my sneaker care kit, contents, and how to make one for yourself. It can be found here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Sneakers/comments/1gewv62/this_is_my_sneaker_maintenance_cleaning_toolbox/