Today on the blog, we’re featuring Justine, X Sneaker Care affiliate and well-known sneaker aficionado. Justine has a m̶i̶l̶d̶ major shoe obsession and an equally strong sentiment to keep them looking clean. We all know how exciting it is to adventure in our shoes and get a little dirty, but - just like spring cleaning, it always feels good to refresh and revitalize your shoes every now and then.

Justine started with one of her favorite pairs of Nike high tops that had seen brighter days. Now these shoes do have a lot of white area, which we know is hard to keep clean. And although X Sneaker Care makes the perfect cleaner for white shoes, for this particular pair with patches of color, we recommend using the X Smooth Leather & High Shine Sneaker Cleaner Kit for this particular type of shoe.

Watch the Step by Step Video that shows How to Care for Smooth Leather Sneakers

To Clean your Sneakers:

Step 1) Remove laces then brush away loose dirt with X Microfiber Cloth Step 2) Pump X Sneaker Cleaner onto X Midsole Brush Step 3) Brush the sole, and be mindful of upper material Step 4) Wipe away excess foam with x microfiber cloth Step 5) Pump X Sneaker Cleaner onto X All Purpose Brush, then brush the entire shoe in a circular motion on the entire shoe. Step 6) Wipe away excess foam with Clean X Microfiber Cloth

Protect Your Sneakers using Shoe Cream for High Shine

Step 1) Dab X Dauber into shoe cream. Step 2) Test a small amount to check for color change in sneaker. Allow 5 minutes before wiping away. If no change, continue to apply shoe cream in circular motion. Be sure to coat the shoe evenly. Step 3) Allow shoe cream to cure for 5 minutes. Step 4) Use clean microfiber cloth to buff away excess cream.

Protect Your Sneakers using X Water and Stain Repellent

Step 1) Evenly coat the shoe with X Water and Stain Repellent Step 2) Allow 30 minutes to dry. Step 3) And that's it! So fresh, and so clean.

What's in this Kit?

This kit is specially created to clean and shine Smooth Leather sneakers. It's perfect for Justine's high top pair of Nike's, or other brands like Reebok, Adidas, and New Balance. The bamboo scented sneaker cleaner is derived from 99% vegetables and includes a premium all-purpose boar bristle brush. We're proud to create and design X Sneaker Care locally in Southern California.

How Justine Cares for her Sneakers

After waterproofing and protecting her shoes using the method shown in this video, you can clearly see how brilliant Justine's shoes came out. Justine chose to get a "high shine" look by using the shoe cream. Check out the photos to prove it:

After Using X Smooth Leather & High Shine Sneaker Cleaner Kit

If you liked this post, you may be interested in "How to Keep your Bright White Shoes Looking Brand New."