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I would just clean after use with Lincoln Ez cleaner..it cleans all that. As for soles I use scrubbing bubbles.
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Hey everyone, new to the thread. Would you guys recommend a stain/dirt repellent spray to keep your shoes looking new as a long as possible? I have seen that they sell these types of sprays at stores. Of course the danger is the chemicals rubbing or cracking off the paint. Is there a brand that you can use on canvas/leather/nubuck, etc. without having to worry about that? Or is it better to skip that and just give your shoes a good cleaning every once in a while?
Thanks for the tip.I would just clean after use with Lincoln Ez cleaner..it cleans all that. As for soles I use scrubbing bubbles.
Thank you. Would you say it's extended your shoes life or just kept them clean?I've used the foot locker waste repellant
ive used Foot Locker Water Sneaker Protector for over a decade, since 2002. never had a single problem with any pairs, including all materials, patent leather, leather, other synthetics, cloth, mesh, ect.
Do you have any tips on swapping? I've heard from other people that the 6 is a bit harder than others to sole swap. Also, what midsole did you use? Would you recommend using the midsole from a Flight Club '91 pair? I apologize for all the questions but I'm currently working on a pair of 1991 white infrareds and it is my first ever restoration.
Maroon 6 swap: This is my 3rd 1991 Jordan VI swap. Like with everything, practice makes perfect. This has become my most frustrating swap but also the most satisfying. Enjoy
That sole swap looks in incredible....I got one important question though. Why didn't you restore the clear soles before mounting back on?
Maroon 6 swap: This is my 3rd 1991 Jordan VI swap. Like with everything, practice makes perfect. This has become my most frustrating swap but also the most satisfying. Enjoy
I would advise that you do not work on a pair of 6's if its your first time sole swapping. 9/10 you will do more harm than good. I'm not trying to be a pretentious prick at all, I'm informing you from previous work I've seen before from first time sole swappers. All of them have done a terrible job. The reason being is that the back panel leather is synthetic and is easily peelable.
Do you have any tips on swapping? I've heard from other people that the 6 is a bit harder than others to sole swap. Also, what midsole did you use? Would you recommend using the midsole from a Flight Club '91 pair? I apologize for all the questions but I'm currently working on a pair of 1991 white infrareds and it is my first ever restoration.
With any type of sole clearing or icing, you will lose traction. You will slip and slide. If you don't lose traction, you will have squeaky shoes on smooth flat surfaces. Thats why I didn't ice the shoes or any of my clear sole shoes for that reason.
That sole swap looks in incredible....I got one important question though. Why didn't you restore the clear soles before mounting back on?
I understand where you're coming from. My pair aren't in the best condition and a small bit of the back panel has been peeled off due to mistakes the previous owner made. Do you think you can PM me advice and some tips? I won't restore them right away as I have other projects and would like to finish those beforehand. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I would advise that you do not work on a pair of 6's if its your first time sole swapping. 9/10 you will do more harm than good. I'm not trying to be a pretentious prick at all, I'm informing you from previous work I've seen before from first time sole swappers. All of them have done a terrible job. The reason being is that the back panel leather is synthetic and is easily peelable.
Air Jordan 6's are the most difficult shoes to swap for that reason. If you want professional quality work, I'd advise seeking professional help. I'm certain you have invested a lot of money in acquiring a pair of 1991 White Infrared VI's. I would hate for a nice pair to go to waste and I've seen DS pairs of '91 VI's go horribly wrong. If you did not cash out, I'd still advise not swapping 6's as a novice restorer.
As for your other questions, I did use the Oreo VI for the donor. I used the donor's icy bottom as well.
I have never used a flight club '91 donor so I can't say things I do not know about.