Shoe cleaning

[Basher]

I have a pair of white and black Adidas shoes.
Decided to give them a good sprucing earlier tonight. Got out the small scrubbing brush and cleaned the soles. Also gave the uppers a light scrubbing and was pleased to see the shoes return to a white colouration. However, I did see quite a bit of yellow staining/colour on one of the uppers.

How on earth do I remove it? Any ideas?

I also found the cleats were well stuck too. Used the key supplied with the shoes but couldn't remove them. Any easy way to remove them without completely wrecking them?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I always found Adidas cleats hard to remove on the couple of pairs I owned and took mine to my pro who managed to get them out one way or another. I'm not sure about staining though and can only suggest polishing with a neutral polish or dubbing

 

[Herbie]

Put the soles in hot water for a few mins then remove them.

 

[Cernunnos]

The Yellowing is probably stain from the grass & simply using dubbing is doubtful to improve matters, though it may hide the yellowing a little. Dubbing or Nik-wax is a real must before going out in the field.

I'm trying to think of something that may remove the staining properly without sinmply using one of these white pastes available on the market for shoes.

 

[Macster]

Try Baby Wipes, they are fab for cleaning Golf shoes.

If really bad, why not re-whiten them very carefully, and then seal with a clear leather wax ?

 

[johng]

I also found the cleats were well stuck too. Used the key supplied with the shoes but couldn't remove them. Any easy way to remove them without completely wrecking them?

[/QUOTE]

unless you have the proper cleat wrench they can be very hard. if you're putting new ones in I would use a pair of pliers and not worry about damaging the old cleat. If you plan to reuse them you may have to try your pro.

I recently changed to proper spikes for the winter as they gather less muck in the damp etc. Excellent grip and well worth considering if the course allows them. may even keep them in for the summer.

 

[ricardodaintino]

Baby wipes! Why didn't I think of that!!! Babywipes are gods gift to parents! They literally clean anything from spilt food, poopy bums to stained shoes!

 

[Basher]

I bought some Stinger spikes for my winter golf.(basically a cross between spikes and cleats)

I like the idea of soaking the soles in hot water, will give it a go.

Re waterproofing. I used some of that waterproof spray stuff the shoe shops always try flogging you whenever you buy a pair of shoes......won't be using it again, it's crap! Need to invest in some good old dubbing methinks!

 

[rgs]

Second the Baby wipes for cleaning the shoes.

To remove subborn spikes agree with the pliers especially if they are being thrown out and replaced.

 

[marmar]

I'll third the baby wipes - Keep everything sparkly clean. I thank the lord for the little one meaning there is always a bountiful supply in the house - They even clean gloss off your hands and don't smell like turps. I might start a babywipe appreciation society.

 

[TonyN]

Cilit Bang!!!

I spray it on my shoes and everything just wipes off so easy with a cloth.

Cant Fault it.

 

[USER1999]

Don't put your shoes in hot water. Not good. Hot water is often a release agent for adhesive, and may lead to your shoes falling apart.

Get a proper spike wrench, and if it is really stuck, drill the two little holes in the cleat slightly deeper to get a better grip.

 

[Sam]

Washing Machine. All my trainers, golf shoes etc go in about once every couple of months. Dry out slowly and they are like new.

 

[mrmotorbikeman]

with regards to the stuck cleats/spikes, on every pair i have owned straight from new i always remove the cleats, lubricate the thread with Copper Slip and then refit them. this prevents the build up of any ocrrosion, and I have never had any problems removing them. i also tend to remove them once a year and re-apply the copper slip.

 

[forefortheday]

I'll third the baby wipes - Keep everything sparkly clean. I thank the lord for the little one meaning there is always a bountiful supply in the house - They even clean gloss off your hands and don't smell like turps. I might start a babywipe appreciation society.

I'm in bring my FJ's up a treat!!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I always take the spikes out of any new shoes I buy and wipe vaseline on the threads before putting them back on. I never have a problem getting them off. It worked particularly well a few yars back when shoes still had metal screw threads. The vaseline stopped them rusting into the shoe.

I tend to just give my shoes time to dry and then put polish and dubbing on. I'll give the baby wipes a go though as my black/white Hi Tecs do need sprucing up

 

[RGuk]

I always take the spikes out of any new shoes I buy and wipe vaseline on the threads before putting them back on. I never have a problem getting them off. It worked particularly well a few yars back when shoes still had metal screw threads. The vaseline stopped them rusting into the shoe.

One of the best tips ever! I used some copper grease on my oldest pair, shame they fell apart before testing if it was better or worse than vaseline....

 

[theeaglehunter]

Cilit Bang!!!

I spray it on my shoes and everything just wipes off so easy with a cloth.

Cant Fault it.

lol- bang and the dirt, waterproof layering, colour and leather texture is gone.

 

[TonyN]

They have had it anyway and I need a new pair.

Must admit, I omly give them a good clean once in a blue moon and when the mud is stubborn a quick spray does the trick, have seen no sign of damage.

 

[Cernunnos]

Think I may try the baby wipes idea...

Not sure about using kitchen hard surface cleaner though, really can't see that as a very good idea at all.