On today’s Instagram post, we shared a cautionary tale of why you should always trust delicate sneakers to the pros — and how we saved a pair of Louis Vuitton Trainers from a DIY disaster.
❌ What Went Wrong
Our client threw his Louis Vuitton trainers into the washing machine thinking it would clean them up. But washing machines and delicate luxury materials don’t mix. The result? The black leather piping and black denim bled onto the white mesh collar, leaving behind ugly dark stains.
These stains are especially tricky — because the dye transfer embeds itself deep into the fibers and can easily worsen if scrubbed incorrectly.
✅ How We Fixed It
We started by professionally cleaning the rest of the shoe, carefully removing all the general grime and surface dirt. Then we addressed the dye bleed by meticulously working with a Q-tip, lifting the staining from the mesh without spreading it further or damaging the material.
The result: a crisp, clean white collar and no sign of the botched DIY attempt.
🧼 Why You Should Trust the Pros
This is a perfect example of why luxury sneakers should be entrusted to professionals like Revive Kicks.
DIY methods like washing machines, bleach, and harsh scrubbing can permanently damage your shoes — leaving stains, warped materials, or worse. Our premium detailing services ensure your sneakers get the right care, every time.
🔗 Want to Do It Right Yourself?
We also stock all the tools and products you need to clean your sneakers the correct way — along with daily videos showing you the right techniques.
✅ Professional cleaners & brushes
✅ Spot cleaning tools
✅ Accessories & more
📆 Learn With Us Every Day
We post in-depth breakdowns of our Instagram videos here on the blog every day — teaching you the right way to care for your sneakers, whether you leave it to us or DIY.
Stay fresh,
Revive Kicks Team
