How to Preserve Air Jordan Sneakers

Reviewed by Claudia & Angelo Zimmermann

Last Updated: February 25, 2024

Many people would like to buy and keep Air Jordan sneakers. But many people don't understand how to preserve a pair of sneakers. And in several months, some parts of a pair of good shoes might become yellow. That can be annoying with how much they cost and the fact that the value depreciates when that occurs.

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Even the lightest rain can damage your shoes and cut off a year in its life.
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Try Mr. Clean 's Magic Eraser.
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You only use the front of your foot to hit the pedals and that creates a 45 degree crease angle and your shoe will crease. Try bringing an extra pair of old shoes!
Continuous cleaning from water creates oxidation in the air and that very air you breathe creates a chemical compound that creates the infamous yellowing found on famous Jordans like the 5's,6's,11's,and 16's. The less water, the better and the less cleaning, the better.

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I tend to have stinky feet. How do I keep my sneakers from stinking?

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Before wearing your sneakers, make sure that your feet are clean and dry. Apply powder to your feet, in between the toes specifically. Put some powder inside your shoes, too. Don't wear sneakers while your feet are wet, it can lead to bacteria and yeast development, which leads to the stinking. Have good hygiene.

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How do I not crease my Air Jordans? They tend to crease quickly in the toe box.

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Force fields are a good product to stop creases. Also, massaging the shoe with mink oil before wearing them and after cleaning helps keep leather soft so it won't crease as bad.

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How do I get a gray mark white again?

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Magic erasers are great for removing scuffs and whitening the rubber midsole.

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Try to Keep your Air Jordan sneakers clean. You know, it's just part of who you are.

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Avoid walking through wet, muddy, or grassy areas.

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Put tape on the logo at the bottom of the insole to avoid them from disappearing

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When you do wear them, try to walk flat-footed. It might feel weird at first, but it will prevent the leather from creasing.
If you have icey soles, they can't get wet. You also don't want them to get into contact with dirt or grass.
If you have icey soles, take all of the paper out of the box. Use silica packs instead to soak up moisture.

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