Q&A for How to Remove Permanent Marker from Your Shoes

I would just use suede gum. That's going to be the most efficient way to get the marker off.

For leather, use a magic block or thinner to get the marker off. You may need to touch the shoes up after the marker is removed, since the stained area may resemble the original color of the leather after you've cleaned it, which can give the shoes a weird look overall.

The best solution is nail polish remover. If that doesn't work get a 'cloth bleach' cleaner and remove the mark very softly with cotton buds.

Usually, scribbling a regular white board marker on top of it and then erasing (either with a damp cloth or a dry one) works. Hand sanitizer sometimes works too, depending on the type of marker.

Put a little hand sanitizer on a paper towel or soft cloth and rub gently.

Rubbing alcohol removes permanent marker off most things. Test a small area to make sure it doesn't mess up the color of the shoes, though.

Use hydrogen peroxide with a dish scrub brush. Vigorously scrub for about 30 seconds and it should be gone. Be careful not to get any on the canvas of your Vans, as it will stain. (I used painters tape to divide the parts.)

Get a bit of hot water and dip a small cloth in it. After that, the marker, depending on what it is, will become a light purple color. That is when you can use hand sanitizer, or sunscreen on it.

Moisten a cotton swab in nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol and scrub until removed.