In today’s Instagram video, we brought a pair of Jordan 4 Military Blues back to life with a full nubuck upper cleaning, midsole detailing, and a UV oxidation reversal treatment — using only Revive Kicks tools and techniques trusted by thousands of sneakerheads.
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🧽 Step-by-Step Jordan 4 Military Blue Deep Clean
1️⃣ Nubuck Surface Prep — Shoe Eraser
We started by gently rubbing the Revive Kicks Shoe Eraser across the nubuck uppers, which helped lift surface dirt and reset the texture without darkening or damaging the nap.
2️⃣ Full Upper Scrub — Soft Bristle Brush
Once prepped, we applied our Revive Kicks Shoe Cleaner with a soft bristle brush, scrubbing in controlled circular motions to clean the entire nubuck evenly.
We paid special attention to not oversaturate the material — which is key when working with delicate suede or nubuck sneakers.
3️⃣ Midsole & Wing Detailing
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For the rubber midsoles, we used our steel bristle brush to break through set-in grime and buildup.
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For the plastic wing areas, we used a melamine sponge, which allowed us to safely remove surface stains without scratching the painted plastic.
This combination helped bring contrast and pop back to the sneaker without damaging any sensitive areas.
4️⃣ Lace Cleaning
We removed and hand-washed the laces using our Revive Kicks Shoe Cleaner, restoring their crisp white appearance before letting them air dry separately.
5️⃣ UV Oxidation Reversal
After the cleaning was complete, we placed the shoes in our UV light box, which helps:
✅ Speed up drying
✅ Whiten oxidized midsoles and mesh
✅ Reverse yellowing around the rubber and fabric areas
🛒 Tools Used in This Cleaning
Everything you saw in today’s video is available on our site:
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Revive Kicks Shoe Eraser
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Revive Kicks Shoe Cleaner
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Soft Bristle Brush
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Steel Bristle Brush
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Melamine Sponge
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Microfiber Towels
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🧠 Why It Matters
Nubuck and mesh Jordan 4s are iconic — but also sensitive to the wrong cleaning methods. At Revive Kicks, we use tested tools, proper materials, and UV-powered oxidation reversal to give every pair the detailed care it deserves.
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Stay fresh,
Revive Kicks Team
