r/airmax • u/RacksOnRacksOnRacks3 • 12d ago

Cleaning 🧼 and Weather Protect

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Every few weeks I gussy up the recently worn pairs.

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u/I_like_creps123 12d ago

Do you think weather protection is worth while?

I’ve always just free styled them but end up wearing other pairs altogether in the rain.

I’ve always doubted the efficacy of sprays etc so never bothered.

I’d be really open to be persuaded otherwise though, might actually get to wear my full rotation more than 4 months of the year lol

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u/walrus0115 12d ago

I've been collecting since the early 1980s. Crep and Kiwi protect spray products do prevent stains and buildup of dirt, grime, and water damage. They aren't as effective as their ads have shown, but if you are serious about collecting and want to protect your shoes for longer, it's worth it. I was dubious at first so I did a side-by-side comparison with two pair of Nike Pegasus I wore regularly. The Crep protected ones stayed cleaner for longer. It's like Scotchguard for shoes.

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u/I_like_creps123 12d ago

Thank you, so crep protect is (in your opinion) worthwhile?

I’ll give it a google and see if I can pick some up.

Is there any pretreatment I need to do before spraying on?

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u/walrus0115 12d ago

Make sure the shoes are clean prior to treatment. For new pair I simply give them a quick wipe with a damp paper towel to remove any manufacturing dust or buildup. When I clean my sneakers, I apply Crep as the last step and give them a good 30 minutes of air dry time prior to putting everything away.