[cracky]

your mum is brave, glad they came out in one piece and looking fresh and clean

[Samo]

kicks in the washing machine? I did that once as a kid... never again

im glad yours came out lookin' fresh though!

[Lorrie]

yeah - i would never do that.

i did have some success years ago when i put a pair of n**es in the dishwasher.

[Samo]

by success, do you mean you successfuly destroyed them? If i put my shoes in my dishwasher it would kill them!!

[Funke]

hmmm... im confused now
i just got a new pair of supes
from the tag:
its made out of aniline and suede leathers
says i should clean them... instead of cleaning i should just brush off the dirt and treat surface with leather impregnation spray

ok, im confused on what the "leather impregnation spray" actually is.
is it the same thing as the footlocker sneaker protector? the spray that coats the shoes and protect it from dirt, oil and water etc.. it also moisturises the leather.

and what should i do about the suede section of it?

thanks = ]

[Lorrie]

leather impregnation spray is what they use to make baby leather.

they find a piece of female leather, hit it with the spray and a couple of weeks later, new leather!

use leather spray to protect the leather bit and suede spray to protect the suede bit. or you can do what i've done and bury the leather and suede soops at the bottom of your shelf so you're never tempted to wear them outside and fk it up.

[Samo]

leather impregnation spray is what they use to make baby leather.

I was gonna say that!

I save the suedes for very dry days, and then stay away from fountains, ice cream, pubs, dogs, small children, goblins...

[Funke]

lol!

alright
i guess i shouldnt wear them much = ]

[Take One]

I've been saying this for awhile now. Wet wipes work wonders on your shoes, and you can just toss one when it gets too grimey and grab another.

the best thing bar none is wet wipes, they lift any dirt from leather and work wonders on rubber soles,give em a try i couldn't belirve how well they work, i wont use owt else now

[pokey27]

Currently trying to save my 35th dmc's!!spent afew hrs yesterday giving them the toothpaste treatment mmmmm so damn minty even the dog wanted to lick em just bought some oxy wotdoyacallit and some baby wipes and also microfibre cloth.
I've taken pics of b4 and ill post after shots once i've finished but so far im impressed what toothpaste can do!!to think i've been using it on my teeth this whole time
MORE TO FOLLOW SOON...................

[sin`pl]

toothpaste? risky..

[Samo]

i know people who swear by the toothpaste method, ive never tried though. does it work?

[Teaj]

Toothpaste works well, especially on the midsole/shells....

[pokey27]

Toothpaste worked excellent so far!!I'd recommend it and i'm deffo gonna give the goofys a try with it as well.
Why u say risky sin?? no1 else mentions risk and i made sure as its my 1st real go @ cleaning i read the full thread!!a damp cloth was never gonna cut it with these,but there coming along gr8

[Lorrie]

i haven't had any problems with toothpaste so far - i would try not to leave it on too long on the uppers, especially if they're not white, though.

bought some 'shoe shampoo' the other day. it's foam in a can with a brush on the lid. haven't tried it yet, but a work mate swears by it.