In men's minds, probably no shoes can compete with sneakers.
From Cherry Blossom Path to Jordan, Kobe and James, the sneakers witness a man's growth years, his restless blood at every stage of his life, and his growing confidence, friendship, identity and life belief.
Put on your dream new sneakers and go out with a Uniqlo One Piece T-shirt. The feeling of "I'm really good" will almost gush out until——
By someone who doesn't have eyes.
Dirty sneakers are definitely a proper mental attack, which makes you want to go to the corner to engage in self isolation.
Once the shoes are taken out of the box, there is a risk of being soiled at any time and anywhere. It is particularly important to be able to brush shoes, especially "white ball shoes".
However, it is not so easy to serve sneakers. A few careless operations can successfully turn them into a pile of shit.
So today, Mr. YOKA, who knows straight men best, brought us a wave of "dry goods for brushing sneakers". As long as you do, you can wash your baby away.
After learning, please go to the street at any time to meet the respected eyes of others.
——How to brush shoes without scrapping——
Anyone who knows shoes knows that you should never wash them.
Not to mention the risk of foot infection, few pairs can withstand the kind of assembly line and emotional violence.
How to brush the upper, which kind of brush to use for the sole, how much force to use, what action to use when brushing, and how fast or slow to use the frequency are all very knowledgeable.
Now YOKA will explain the cleaning method according to the material and different parts of the vamp.
Canvas resistant to handling without fear of brush
As we all know, Kurt Cobain's untidy and handsome canvas shoes with fire in their hands are actually unnecessary to wash.
The old one is cooler than the new one, and the dirty one is cooler than the clean one. Once washed, there will be no soul.
The following cleaning plan, you can leave your shoes smelly until they explode or accidentally step on dog poop.
Canvas is thick, durable and durable. The fabric is tight and the surface is not smooth, so it is difficult to clean it quickly. It takes some effort to restore the original.
Before starting, beat the shoes hard to let the dirt attached to the surface fall off first.
Dip the cleaning solution with a brush and brush the vamp in a "circle" way.
The bristles of the brush are slightly hard, which is good for foaming, and the dirt hidden in the deep is easy to fall off. But it should not be as rough as steel wire ball, otherwise the canvas will be fluffed.
The dirtiness of canvas shoes is absolutely "old and dirty". To deal with some stubborn stains, you need to be patient and brush repeatedly.
It should be noted that brands like Converse and Vans do not use industrial glue or 502, but water-soluble environmental protection glue, which is not strong enough.
Therefore, never wash the shoes in water, or wait for the glue to open.
Woven vamp is free from snagging
It is different from the sexy and charming "street dirt" of canvas shoes. Woven vamps like Flyknit and Primeknit are particularly cheap once they are dirty.
Because its essence is to maintain a new sense of "deadstock".
It is proud to have a pair of Yeezy that is hard to buy, but it will be meaningless to give up walking out of the house because of fear of dirt.
Fortunately, this material is not difficult to clean, and it can make the shoes look good without walking on the handstand.
Due to the special process of this fabric, dust is very easy to accumulate in the gaps of the mesh weave structure, so it is recommended to take a vacuum cleaner to treat it before washing, which will make it whiter.
The delicate woven vamp must be brushed in circles with a soft brush and cleaning solution in a gentle manner, or it will be too late to cry after snagging.
It is recommended to roll a "pig hair brush", which is tough and soft, especially for those precious uppers.
Leather sneakers are the most delicate
In addition to Foamposite foam material, Stan Smiths and AJ leather shoes are the easiest to clean.
Just as Ferrari cannot be brushed with steel ball, the leather upper should also be treated with care.
The detergent and brush should not be too strong, and alcohol is absolutely prohibited, otherwise corrosion, scratches or discoloration will occur. It is better not to touch water, but to wipe the vamp gently with a pig brush dipped in "foam cleaner".
A few dirty spots are trivial. For leather sneakers, the worst problem is surface creases. It not only reduces the quality of the shoes, but also makes cleaning difficult.
The solution is to iron a little after brushing and drying.
Take a wet cloth to cover the crease area to prevent the shoes from being damaged due to overheating, then adjust the iron temperature to the lowest gear and iron gently.
The temperature of water vapor can make the material gradually stretch, thus making the crease disappear. The whole process should not exceed one minute, and the contact time with the vamp should not exceed 4 seconds each time.
After ironing, take the cloth off the shoes after 5 minutes to cool the shoes at a uniform speed.
Don't get wet when cleaning suede
Suede really makes people love and hate it. It's really handsome to wear it, but it's really hard to wash when it's dirty.
Tragically, it is extremely difficult to keep clean, and the texture of suede is simply a hotbed for concealing evil.
It has a magical nature.
Regardless of whether it is dust, mud or coffee stains, as long as it is stained with water or soapy water, it will always get dirtier and dirtier, and finally drive you crazy.
This is how my pair of Blazer, co branded with NIKE and OFF-WHIT, ended up. After brushing, the suede became darker, dried, hardened, and finally broke.
Since you can't touch water, only "dry cleaning" can solve the problem.
In order not to damage the vamp, you have to summon a pig brush. Brush away the dust or scratches on the surface in one direction from the back to the front.
When dealing with deep oil or water stains, you can wipe them with rubber. If this doesn't work, use a cloth dipped in white vinegar or alcohol to turn the tide.
These two substances have volatile properties and will not change the color of suede.
No matter which vamp is washed, insert the "shoe brace" before drying.
In particular, woven and chamois fabrics, which are difficult to wash, must maintain sufficient tension and tightness when cleaning, so that they will not become weak and more convenient to operate.
Or, insert a towel into the shoes, which can not only shape the shoes, but also absorb the water infiltrated during cleaning.
In the process of cleaning, we must adhere to the basic policy of "brushing while rinsing, brushing while wiping".
After brushing for a while, flush it under the faucet, and then continue to brush with the cleaning solution, so that the more you brush, the dirtier you will become.
When an area is almost finished, wipe off the dirty foam with "microfiber cloth" to prevent the vamp from getting too wet.
When wiping shoes with this cloth, there are three main advantages: good water absorption, no fuzzing and hair loss.
The brushing time should not be too long to minimize the damage to shoes.
The midsole will open when soaked in water
Whether Phylon, EVA, rubber or Boost can be cleaned with a brush.
The midsole is not as delicate as the upper, so you can use a slightly hard brush to brush it cleaner and faster.
In terms of technique, it is recommended to brush back and forth like "front back front back". Especially for AJ with wiring on the midsole, it is necessary to focus on breaking through without missing any gaps.
If it is the style of Air Max with visible air cushion, be sure to wipe the water around the air cushion after brushing, or the air cushion may fall off while walking.
For stubborn stains, you have to wipe them with rubber. When they are rubbed enough to fry eggs, the midsole is almost clean.
Force is required to brush the outsole
You can't be too hard on the soles. You must take out some muscles.
This area has the most dirty things. Whether it's dirt, dog poop, or small stones, you should brush them hard. The routine is basically the same as cleaning the midsole, but it needs to be replaced with a harder brush.
The foreign matter in the sole grain must be cleaned in time to avoid wearing the bottom material for a long time and affecting the functionality of the shoes.
Even if the girl is blind when she looks at the red number, please switch to the "eagle eye" mode when it comes to shoe brushing. Don't leave any dust where it shouldn't be.
If you step on the gum and can't pick it off, you can try to use a lighter to start a fire.
Pay attention to safety. Don't order the house.
Restart the brush of shoelace bubble
Remove the laces before washing the vamp, and soak the laces with the remaining cleaning solution after the shoe body is brushed.
The soaking time depends on the degree of dirt. If there is oil or the shoe hole area is extremely black, it is better to soak for 30 minutes.
Time is up, take it out and rub it in your hand.
If it is pure white shoelace, you can brush it with a soft brush; If it has letters, colors or metal rims, do not do so, because it is easy to fade and blur.
In fact, the shoelaces are very clean when washed in the washing machine. Just remember one thing:
First put a bag, laundry bag, pillowcase, socks all right.
When YOKA was young and frivolous, he used to throw 4 shoelaces directly into the washing machine and drive around, but only 2 shoelaces were taken out after washing.
Later, I secretly asked the master to repair the washing machine, but I still haven't dared to tell my mother.
The insoles smell too bad to wash
The "cute" part of the insole also needs to be taken care of. Promise me not to let it bear too much of your original essence.
It's generally smelly. It's OK to take it out from time to time and hang it in a cool and ventilated place. If the smell is too strong and the yellow footprints are too prominent, please wash them.
The insole, which is toxic, must be washed separately.
Be sure to take it out before you brush your shoes. If it is too smelly, it is recommended to let them cool down in the air before cleaning.
Then use a brush to dry and brush the dirt, such as dust, dirt, and foot sweat. When it is almost done, wet it and continue to brush.
Note that the key parts of toes that are easy to form "patterns" must be brushed hard enough.
During the whole process, do not get the insole too wet, let alone directly soak in water. Synthetic materials or foam materials can not afford such trouble.
After cleaning, be sure to use a cloth to absorb the water on the insole as much as possible, and then take it to dry.
If there is still a strange smell after drying, you can put the insole and "baking soda" together in the box to thoroughly disinfect and deodorize.
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Finally, I want to talk about "washing machine".
Whether it's the brand design team or the sneaker giant, the washing machine is almost the only method officially certified to thoroughly clean the sneakers.
Especially the woven fabric, which is almost brushed, is thrown into the washing machine with a bag and looks like new.
But what I want to say is that just like foreigners do not have to sit in the moon, washing sneakers with a washing machine does not conform to us.
This method is extremely scary and poisonous.
In addition to the health problem, throwing sneakers into the washing machine is essentially a gamble:
Either white as snow, or washed to blossom.
Personally, I will never throw my shoes into the washing machine, and I can't afford to take this risk.
——How to keep shoes to make them beautiful——
Although the sneakers are brave, they can't afford to do it day after day. Unless you are really rich, headstrong and heartless, Yeezy has to buy dozens of them.
There is a major premise that cannot be violated regarding the maintenance of sneakers:
Each pair of shoes can be worn for 2 consecutive days at most, and the wool pulling style of shoe wearing is strictly prohibited.
Water, sunshine and air are the culprits who destroy the sneakers to death.
YOKA Jun strongly recommends taking appropriate protective measures, which can not only reduce the cleaning frequency, but also prevent the shoes from yellowing, cracking and degumming before wearing them for two months.
If it is raining, you must wear your own special shoes for "soaking". The standard is that you can take out the non leather, non suede and insole. The main point is:
Even if the glue is opened, there will be no waves in my heart.
Never expose your sneakers to the sun, regardless of season or time, whether they are just washed or taken off.
Store in a cool and ventilated place and wrap the toilet paper after washing. This basic knowledge will not be repeated. It is too late to know it until the third grade of primary school.
For sneakers not worn for the time being, shoring or soft paper ball must be put on to keep the vamp from collapsing. It is better to choose "cedar wood" material, which can absorb moisture and deodorize; Shoes that have not been worn for a long time should be stored in the shoe box together with desiccant.
The landmark sneakers, such as Nike Visible Air Cushion, AJ Generation 11 and 16, which are easy to oxidize, as expensive as Air Presto Off White, or those given to you by your first girlfriend, are most likely to be collected like a "shrink film" for the shoe bags in a franchise store.
It shall be isolated from the air to the greatest extent and the oxidation shall be delayed as far as possible. However, oxidation is inevitable, and what should come will always come, and the mentality must be put right.
Using these things to brush shoes is like opening an external hook
A man without "equipment" is incomplete.
Just like cooking with Zhangqiu iron pot and eating chicken with M4, how can you brush your shoes if you don't have a decent set of people?
If you want to keep your sneakers as white as snow, the following will help you get twice the result with half the effort.
Cleaning kit is a must
Ordinary cleaner is like a small advertisement on the pole:
"Efficacy" seems to have an immediate effect, but in fact, it is stronger than others. When it is completely dry, the shoes are so yellow that they are eye-catching.
So after two pairs of continuous brushing, I dare not continue to poison my precious sneakers with such "homely wild ways" as washing powder, detergent and soap.
In contrast, professional shoe cleaning products can prevent shoes from being damaged, washed white and take no trouble. It has natural ingredients and can be used in any shoes.
Buy a suit, and have all the basic tools such as detergent, soft brush, hard brush and microfiber cloth.
The meaning of a good tool is that no matter how bad your technique or common sense is, it will not affect the results. How you brush it will not destroy your shoes. It will make everything clear to you.
Reshoevn8r, Jason Markk and Crep Protect are all brands that you can test and use personally, and they are also famous in the field of football shoes.
The price of a set of more than 100 may be more expensive, but for the sake of my beloved sneakers, I would rather spend money to buy a practical one.
As an emergency, whitening toothpaste is also an option that will not "fall off the chain":
The toothbrush can be whitened except that it cannot be whitened.
Rubber is a portable dry cleaning artifact
Since the second grade of primary school, I have experienced the cleaning power of rubber. After all, the whiter the shoes, the higher their status in the hearts of students.
Rubber has a good effect on daily scratches.
With a little effort, the slight yellowing and material splicing gaps can be wiped clean.
When I was young, every time I was trampled on by someone in the corridor, I could remove the trace as long as I took out a 2B rubber from my pants pocket and wiped it.
Especially when dealing with difficult suede and leather, rubber is a tool that does not need to touch water. It is also a good tool that does not destroy shoes.
It is suggested to carry a rubber in your pocket all the year round, so that you can hold your head high wherever you go.
Spraying anti dirt spray is not afraid of water
No one can escape the law of "new shoes will be trampled on", but with "anti dirt spray", you can behave modestly and without any disorder.
YOKA Jun suggested spraying the new shoes before landing. The vamp would form a transparent protective film. Although it could not be seen by the naked eye, it felt smooth.
It is a kind of nanotechnology, which can make the liquid drop on the shoes immediately spread in the form of water drops, waterproof, dustproof and antifouling.
If you are in a good mood, you can dive into the pool like Piggy Page.
In case of soy sauce and tomato sauce, which are relatively thick, they can be washed with water to minimize the cleaning cost.
Although the effect of preventing liquid pollution is good, it is useless for signs of wear and scratches.
Another important point is that oil is not prevented.
The surface tension of water is 72dynes/cm, and that of oil is more than 30. Therefore, based on the principle of anti fouling spray, if the surface tension is higher than it, there is nothing we can do.
Therefore, wherever oil may appear, we should act according to the circumstances and be skillful.
I will never forget the man who splashed 2 drops of oil on the Off White AF1 I just wore one day. In retrospect, I still miss him very much.
The deoxidizer can change life against the weather
The oxidation of sneakers is a dark cloud in the heart of every shoe lover.
The dirty or creased shoes can be recovered to a certain extent. However, if there are obvious signs of oxidation and yellowing, the cleaner may also be uncertain.
Left to its development, it will only become more and more yellow, harder and brittle, and eventually scrap, breaking your heart.
The common deoxidization products on the market are divided into two types: covering type and chemical reduction type.
The former is similar to the correction fluid, which can be applied wherever it is yellow.
Although there is no cure for the symptoms, it can at least get through the door after it is finished. You can try the SupBro boost magic repair pen, and the effect is OK.
The other is to use special chemical principles to restore the discolored part. There are many products of this type, but I have tried many and found that only two are effective:
AirLegends and DBRukia.
It should be noted that the scope of application of different products is slightly different. You must look carefully before you start.
If you are worried about watching the sneakers turn yellow, you might as well try.
It is not afraid of friction after sticking the bottom
Just like girls like to apply soles to their newly bought lambskin high heels, sneakers can also be applied soles.
Thermoplastic material can perfectly fit the shape of the shoe. Once pasted, it can guarantee 20000 steps. After scrapping, it can be removed directly without leaving sticky marks.
Looking at the new soles, I will be really pleased.
Having said so much, I finally want to share a bloody lesson:
Don't be afraid of shoes stained with anything. But don't touch the "old godmother"!
That's a devil who can't use anything.
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Every pair of sneakers bought is worth taking good care of. You have the obligation and responsibility to make them look clean and energetic.
It is the football star that men chase, the second son who commits crimes, and the blood of the chicken when they are young. It is a tool to measure themselves and the world. It is also the strength that should be proud of in the bones.
It's fun to serve the shoes.
Finally, I would like to use Jack Kerouac's words to salute all those who love sneakers:
Always young, always tearful.
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(Writer/Planner: Oscar)
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