Keeping White Vapors Clean

[DeFrank]

I'm thinking about getting the next Vapor colorway, the white/orange look at some point, but my biggest reservation is keeping them clean, especially because I often play on a very dusty indoor surface. Any tips on how to maintain a clean look without destroying the shoe through lots of washes?

[esgee48]

Brush off the dirt; then saddle soap the leather. Can also use ethanol followed by light waxing.

[kimguroo]

Vapor might not last until it gets really dirty hahaha.

[ellipticality_224]

Originally Posted by kimguroo

Vapor might not last until it gets really dirty hahaha.

haha, true. I used to use mr clean magic erasers on my plastic and leather shoes (barricade and CB) to keep them Like new. Not sure with the vapors

[bosssauce]

Originally Posted by kimguroo

Vapor might not last until it gets really dirty hahaha.

yeh they lasted me 1 week

[West Coast Ace]

Originally Posted by kimguroo

Vapor might not last until it gets really dirty hahaha.

As the kids like to say 'Haters gonna hate.'

Said it before, saying it again. Anti-bacterial soap and an old toothbrush. This was only about 3 minutes of scrubbing - could do even better - and this picture doesn't show how much difference there is. The brown really came out of the gray - never thought that would look so good again. Volt brightened up too:

[Nostradamus]

Originally Posted by West Coast Ace

As the kids like to say 'Haters gonna hate.'

Said it before, saying it again. Anti-bacterial soap and an old toothbrush. This was only about 3 minutes of scrubbing - could do even better - and this picture doesn't show how much difference there is. The brown really came out of the gray - never thought that would look so good again. Volt brightened up too:

just dump it and get a new one. if it is used so much to that point of dirtiness, it must be worn out.

[Bobby Jr]

Originally Posted by West Coast Ace

Said it before, saying it again. Anti-bacterial soap and an old toothbrush...

I tried this today on my Indian Wells colourways which had pure white mesh and it worked a treat! Was quite impressed with how easily most of the dirt came out.

*reminder to buy new toothbrush before end of day*

[Relinquis]

i wore white wilson shoes when playing on clay. never washed them. prefer that they show a bit of red dust. i think it looks more hardcore.

Just get a darker colour for hardcourts. less maintenance, more time living your life/playing tennis.

[rafafan20]

Scrubbing bubbles foam cleaner

[hcb0804]

Originally Posted by DeFrank

I'm thinking about getting the next Vapor colorway, the white/orange look at some point, but my biggest reservation is keeping them clean, especially because I often play on a very dusty indoor surface. Any tips on how to maintain a clean look without destroying the shoe through lots of washes?

You can't keep white shoes clean. Experience has taught me this life lesson.

[adidasman]

Shrink wrap.

(I love posts like this. Every time I think I'm too persnickety about my clothes or whatever, I think about posts like this - imagining a guy with his little Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, dabbing at his shoes - and I feel better about myself. )

[bosssauce]

Originally Posted by adidasman

Shrink wrap.

(I love posts like this. Every time I think I'm too persnickety about my clothes or whatever, I think about posts like this - imagining a guy with his little Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, dabbing at his shoes - and I feel better about myself. )

hahhaha put a good picture in my head

[brianb76]

[slowfox]

Not really answering your question, but I've been thinking of getting grey shoes next time just so they'll always/never look dirty.

[Nostradamus]

why not take it to the dry cleaners ?

[anhuynh16]

I don't think would mind this, but check out jasonmarkk.com - they are a sneaker shoe cleaner that is AMAZING! It has worked on every shoe that I've needed to clean.

[v-verb]

Originally Posted by anhuynh16

I don't think would mind this, but check out jasonmarkk.com - they are a sneaker shoe cleaner that is AMAZING! It has worked on every shoe that I've needed to clean.

Thanks for the tip - will try it out!

[DeFrank]

I appreciate all the comments guys, thank you.

[adidasman]

I wrote a letter to adidas back in 1975 or thereabouts (I was in high school), asking how I could clean my Rod Lavers; warm soapy water and a toothbrush was their reply. Some things never change.