What should I do if the upper of my sports shoes turns yellow? Pay attention to the cleaning method

Some light-colored sports shoes will easily turn yellow after being worn for a long time, and it is particularly difficult to clean them, making them look ugly. Below, the editor of No. 5.com will tell you what to do if the upper of sports shoes turns yellow?

What to do if the upper of sports shoes turns yellow

If the upper of sports shoes turns yellow, you can use the following methods to clean them:

Lead powder shoe painting method

Go to the store and buy lead powder. Wash your shoes, brush the lead powder on them while they are still wet, then wrap them in white toilet paper and dry them in the sun.

Neutral detergent method

When washing shoes, use neutral detergent (the so-called neutral detergent refers to a detergent with a pH value of about 7, which is suitable for washing silk, wool and other clothes and can be bought in supermarkets). Brush and scrub, especially focusing on the yellowed areas. After washing, rinse with water, and finally wrap the shoes with white paper (highly absorbent white paper such as white toilet paper) and dry them in the sun.

White toothpaste method

When the shoe upper turns yellow, use a toothbrush dipped in white toothpaste to repeatedly scrub the yellowed area, then brush it clean with clean water, cover it with white absorbent toilet paper, and dry it in the sun.

Things to note when cleaning sports shoes

1. Remove the shoelaces of sports shoes and wash them separately to ensure that the shoes can be brushed clean and the shoelaces can be even cleaner. Do not use a hard brush to scrub the shoes, and do not use your fingernails to scratch the patterns on the surface of the shoes.

2. Shoes should not be soaked in water for a long time (within 20 minutes); after washing the shoes, avoid direct sunlight, and do not put them in the heater to bake, so as to avoid deformation, degumming, etc.; the temperature of the water for brushing shoes should not be too high, and the temperature should be controlled below 40 degrees.

3. If the shoes have white parts, after washing, wrap the white part of the shoes with toilet paper to prevent the color from falling (once the color falls, it is very difficult to remove).

4. When you don’t wear your shoes for a long time, wash them clean and put paper or shoe supports inside the shoes to prevent them from deforming.

How to choose sports shoes

1. The shoe upper does not press on the instep, there is a 0.5 cm to 1 cm space in front of the shoe, the toes can feel the elasticity of the shoe upper, there is a 0.5 cm margin at the heel, the elasticity at the heel can reduce the impact, the heel is facing the heel, and the arch of the shoe corresponds to the sole of the foot.

2. The front of the shoe should be raised, and the sole should be relatively thick and elastic, because the bending angle of the front of the foot when walking is twice that of running.

3. The front of the shoe should be of appropriate width and not too narrow to squeeze the toes together. The shoelaces should be adjustable and should not squeeze the instep. The entire shoe should be made of lightweight materials and the upper should not rub against the outer ankle bone.

4. When buying shoes, you should understand your foot shape. Shoes are generally designed according to the normal arch height. Flat feet are prone to unstable center of gravity because the arch height is not high enough. It is best to add arch pads when exercising to prevent your feet from getting sore. High arches have a small force-bearing area on the sole of the foot, so softer insoles are needed to evenly distribute the pressure.

5. People who are overweight should choose shoes with high stability. People who are light are better off buying shoes with strong shock absorption ability.

Sports Shoe Brand Comparison

1. Nike sports shoes (NIKE):

1. This leader in the sneaker market has unparalleled advantages in technology, but the wear resistance of its shoes is not very good. Perhaps because Nike's shoes are mainly designed for indoor courts, the soles of Nike's shoes are mostly not very wear-resistant.

2. If you are a streetball fanatic who often fights on the outfield, this brand is not the right choice for you.

3. But if you have the opportunity to play ball frequently on indoor courts or outdoor plastic or other non-cement courts, you can choose NIKE, because overall (leaving aside the wear resistance) NIKE shoes are the most comfortable.

2. Adidas sports shoes (ADIDAS): This is an old brand known for its good quality. Its shoes are generally wear-resistant, especially the black rubber non-marking outsole, which is more wear-resistant than you can imagine.

3. Reebok sports shoes (REEBOK):

1. The wear resistance of this brand of shoes can only be described as average, and it has not received much praise or criticism in this regard. However, its patented DMX technology has been questioned in its use in basketball shoes.

2. People generally believe that this is a running shoe technology. Although it can also bring good shock absorption effect when used in basketball shoes, it is not durable. Many people find that the good shock absorption feeling of DMX in the shoes disappears after wearing it for two or three months.