I got these blue AF1 LV8s a while back, and they’re my go-to shoes. You know, the ones you wear almost every day? Yeah, those. It didn’t take long for them to start showing some wear and tear. I mean, they were getting pretty dirty.
So, I knew I had to do something. First things first, I went online to see what people were saying about cleaning these kinds of shoes. Turns out, there are a bunch of ways to do it, but most folks recommend stuff you already have at home. Like, who knew, right?
Getting Them Clean
I started with the basics. I grabbed some baking soda and white vinegar – apparently, they’re like magic on stubborn stains. I mixed up a little concoction: one tablespoon of baking soda and two tablespoons of white vinegar. I used an old toothbrush to scrub the really dirty spots. Honestly, it worked pretty well! The stains started to fade, which was a relief.
Then, someone mentioned using a cleaning eraser. I had one lying around, so I gave it a shot. I just dipped it in water and rubbed it on the scuff marks. It was surprisingly effective. It’s definitely handy for those quick touch-ups.
But wait, there’s more. Some people online were talking about using toothpaste. I was a bit skeptical, but hey, I was out of baking soda, so why not? I used a bit of white, non-gel toothpaste and scrubbed it on some dirt marks. Believe it or not, it actually worked! It wasn’t as powerful as the baking soda mix, but it did the trick.
I also learned about something called micellar water. I know, it sounds fancy. It’s actually for cleaning your skin, but people were saying it works on leather shoes, too. I tried it, and it was okay for light dirt. Nothing special, but good to know it’s an option.
Keeping Them Fresh
After all that cleaning, I realized I needed to protect them. I found this leather protector spray online and decided to give it a try. I sprayed my shoes before wearing them out again. It’s supposed to help repel dirt and water. We’ll see how that goes.
- Step 1: Try using a cleaning eraser.
- Step 2: Mix up a solution of one tablespoon of baking soda and two tablespoons of white vinegar.
- Step 3: Use toothpaste if you’re out of baking soda and vinegar.
- Step 4: You can try using micellar water to clean light dirt.
- Step 5: Spray your shoes with a leather protector.
Now, my AF1s look way better. They’re not brand new, but they’re definitely cleaner. I’m going to try to clean them more regularly so they don’t get so bad again. It’s a bit of a hassle, but hey, it’s worth it to keep my favorite kicks looking fresh.
