[kwimbie]

I just won a pair of used underworlds off the bay and they just arrived in. They are a little banged up but not as bad as it appeared in the pictures. Got a number of different sneaker cleaners and was wondering if anyone who owns/owned a pair had any suggestions on the cleaning, it would be much appreciated. I'll post the pics as soon as I've got them all cleaned up.

[Lorrie]

i'd start with a toothbrush and warm water to get the worst of the muck off. from there I have used a bit of toothpaste, but always quick to wash it off.

[kwimbie]

zwer are these all leather or is there a special coating on them for the 3M reflection?

[reid]

They feel like they have a plasticy coating but I don't think you'd need to take any uber-special care. I'm not sure if I'd use a toothbrush as marks/scratches show up a lot (especially under flash) but a cloth and elbow grease should be fine



(having said that, I've never cleaned mine as I'm uber-careful not to get em mucky )

[Lorrie]

Kwimbie, I think it's a 3m coating over leather or something like that.

[kwimbie]

Thanks guys cleaned with a toothbrush, cloth, and some high leather cleaner and it seem to do the trick. Posting the picks in the postman thread.

[reid]

Hope you got some before and afters


edit: and flash shots, ofc

[kwimbie]

reid shit didn't even think of that. guess i was just being greedy and wanting them to get ready to wear.

[deftoned]

You'll have the photos from the auction though right?

[kwimbie]

here's the photos from the auction:

[kwimbie]

here's the cleaned up shot to compare: