Sneaker Care: Tips you need to know

Everyone is familiar with the low-level anxiety in keeping a brand-new pair of sneakers from getting scuffed or soiled. But whatever you do, those shoes will eventually get a few marks here and there.

To save you from this, we’ve compiled a few essential steps to make sure your kicks stay good as new past week one.

Let Sneaker Pimp take care of them 

Let’s start with the easiest one. For every shoe care product purchase you make at Sneaker Pimp, you get a coupon for a free shoe cleaning. These guys take care of everything including cleaning the midsole and laces. Of course, some shoes (like the Nike Flyknit, and the Adidas Primeknit and Boost) feature fabric that will eventually show signs of wear and tear. But as far as cleaning is concerned, Sneaker Pimp has got you covered.

And for added cleaning perks, the Sneaker Pimp membership club program (which you can join for free after a shoe care product purchase) can get you 12 shoe cleaning coupons. Just earn 100 points, and you get all 12 coupons. That’s equal to one free shoe cleaning every month for an entire year.

Protect them

Equip yourself with the right kind of shoe protection products, and you won’t have to keep dodging the elements when you unveil your new sneakers to the world.

Crep Protect and Jason Markk have amazing spray-on shoe protection products that keeps dirt and rain from ever touching your kicks. Honestly, the grime and water just slip right off.

Spot-clean them 

Forget the washing machine. Instead, get any loose dirt out by simply knocking your shoes together, grab a damp cloth and wipe away any marks. No fuss, no mess, no ruined shoes