Being the cheapest guy in Hollywood, yet cognizant of the fact that I need to look sharp in context of
my M.O., it is always necessary to have nice shiny sneakers. Even your 'every day' sneaks should have a little shine to them so I've gotten pretty good at cleaning them up and bringing back some of that 'right of the box' shine. For example, take a look at my basic, leather white Jack Purcell's. Still in good shape but sorely lacking in that cool-guy newness.
Step 1. Remove the shoe strings and wipe down the shoes with a damp cloth. You need to get all loose dirt and mud off of the shoes.
Step 2. Pour a small bowl of bleach and stir in your shoe strings. One secret of the shiny shoe are shiny laces. Note: If you aren't so cheap, buy some new shoe strings. However, note that real Jack Purcell's (not knock-offs) have a distinctive design in the shoe string
aglet. Let the strings soak for 2-3 days, then clean with soap & water then press with an iron on super-hot.
Step 3. Believe it or not, one of the dirtiest parts of the shoe is the tongue. Use all-purpose cleaner and a scrubbing pad to wipe out the grime.
Step 4. Use your all-purpose cleaner and go to town on the rubber toe and sides. You want that Jack Purcell smiley face looking its brightest. After a good scrubbing, your sneaker is 80% there (see below).
Step 5. Grab a bottle of shoe cleaner and scrub on the scuffed areas. This treatment should blot out those unsightly scuffs. (White sneaker polish would go on here if necessary).
Step 6. Touch up the medallion (below). Use a sharpie or marker (color appropriate) and reapply color to the Jack Purcell signature medallion. It usually wears off on the bottom half.
Step 7. Relace.
(Below) Fresh as a daisy!
Being the cheapest guy in Hollywood, yet cognizant of the fact that I need to look sharp in context of my M.O., it is always necessary to have nice shiny sneakers. Even your 'every day' sneaks should have a little shine to them so I've gotten pretty good at cleaning them up and bringing back some of that 'right of the box' shine. For example, take a look at my basic, leather white Jack Purcell's. Still in good shape but sorely lacking in that cool-guy newness.
Step 1. Remove the shoe strings and wipe down the shoes with a damp cloth. You need to get all loose dirt and mud off of the shoes.
Step 2. Pour a small bowl of bleach and stir in your shoe strings. One secret of the shiny shoe are shiny laces. Note: If you aren't so cheap, buy some new shoe strings. However, note that real Jack Purcell's (not knock-offs) have a distinctive design in the shoe string aglet. Let the strings soak for 2-3 days, then clean with soap & water then press with an iron on super-hot.
Step 3. Believe it or not, one of the dirtiest parts of the shoe is the tongue. Use all-purpose cleaner and a scrubbing pad to wipe out the grime.
Step 4. Use your all-purpose cleaner and go to town on the rubber toe and sides. You want that Jack Purcell smiley face looking its brightest. After a good scrubbing, your sneaker is 80% there (see below).
Step 5. Grab a bottle of shoe cleaner and scrub on the scuffed areas. This treatment should blot out those unsightly scuffs. (White sneaker polish would go on here if necessary).
Step 6. Touch up the medallion (below). Use a sharpie or marker (color appropriate) and reapply color to the Jack Purcell signature medallion. It usually wears off on the bottom half.
Step 7. Relace.
(Below) Fresh as a daisy!
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3 comments:
where can one buy the new original equipment shoe strings? suprisingly not available on Converse/JAck Purcell website. I checked.
I've searched and searched all over for the strings. I end up having to bleach them and polish up the tips.
Good post. But I am facing a big problem to clean shoe. I want to read another blog post and learn shoe cleaner perfectly. Have you another blog about shoe cleaner ?
I am waiting for your reply.
Thank you
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