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Many people would like to buy and keep Air Jordan sneakers. But many people don't understand how to preserve a pair of sneakers. And in several months, some parts of a pair of good shoes might become yellow. That can be annoying with how much they cost and the fact that the value depreciates when that occurs.
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Put them in zip locks with few packs of silica. [1] X Research source
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Buy Force guards. If you have a ton of shoes but preserving them is worth it as it makes creasing nearly impossible. [2] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Try not to wear them in bad weather. Even the lightest rain can damage your shoes and cut off a year in its life.
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Try not to wear the same shoe more than twice a week at max! [3] X Research source If you have a lot of shoes, then schedule when you'll wear them. It sounds like high maintenance but you'll be glad you did it!
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Use light cleaning agents. Try Mr. Clean 's Magic Eraser.
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When you get home, don't just leave your shoes by the door to collect dust. Just put them back in the box. [4] X Research source
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Stay away from clubs and dances.
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Don't drive with nice shoes. You only use the front of your foot to hit the pedals and that creates a 45 degree crease angle and your shoe will crease. Try bringing an extra pair of old shoes!
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Don't continuously clean your shoe after each time you wear them! Continuous cleaning from water creates oxidation in the air and that very air you breathe creates a chemical compound that creates the infamous yellowing found on famous Jordans like the 5's,6's,11's,and 16's. The less water, the better and the less cleaning, the better.
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QuestionI tend to have stinky feet. How do I keep my sneakers from stinking?Community AnswerBefore wearing your sneakers, make sure that your feet are clean and dry. Apply powder to your feet, in between the toes specifically. Put some powder inside your shoes, too. Don't wear sneakers while your feet are wet, it can lead to bacteria and yeast development, which leads to the stinking. Have good hygiene.
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QuestionHow do I not crease my Air Jordans? They tend to crease quickly in the toe box.Community AnswerForce fields are a good product to stop creases. Also, massaging the shoe with mink oil before wearing them and after cleaning helps keep leather soft so it won't crease as bad.
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QuestionHow do I get a gray mark white again?Community AnswerMagic erasers are great for removing scuffs and whitening the rubber midsole.
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Tips
- Try to Keep your Air Jordan sneakers clean. You know, it's just part of who you are.Thanks
- Avoid walking through wet, muddy, or grassy areas.Thanks
- Put tape on the logo at the bottom of the insole to avoid them from disappearingThanks
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- When you do wear them, try to walk flat-footed. It might feel weird at first, but it will prevent the leather from creasing.
- If you have icey soles, they can't get wet. You also don't want them to get into contact with dirt or grass.
- If you have icey soles, take all of the paper out of the box. Use silica packs instead to soak up moisture.
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Warnings
- Try not to wear Air Jordan sneakers in a rainy day! That will do great harm to your sneakers.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.lifestorage.com/blog/storage/shoe-storage-101-shoe-racks-boxes-horns-and-more/
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/fashion/style/how-to/a40487/how-to-make-your-shoes-last-longer/
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/fashion/style/how-to/a40487/how-to-make-your-shoes-last-longer/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZIkiSAl2a0
- ↑ https://www.wisebread.com/10-ways-to-make-your-shoes-last-longer
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