On today’s Instagram post, we highlighted a common issue sneakerheads face: yellowing soles caused by oxidation. This pair of Jordan 11s even showed how one shoe can age differently than the other — with one icy and the other yellowed.
🧪 Why Do Sneakers Turn Yellow?
Over time, the rubber on your sneakers’ soles oxidizes when exposed to air, light, and varying temperatures. This chemical reaction breaks down the materials and creates that yellow tint.
In some cases, like this Jordan 11, we see one shoe age while the other stays relatively clear. This usually happens when the shoes are stored in different environments — even slight differences in humidity, sunlight, or airflow can cause uneven oxidation.
🔦 How We Fix It
At Revive Kicks, we reverse this damage using two tools:
✅ Revive Kicks Shoe Cleaner — specially formulated to treat and lift oxidation.
✅ UV Light Exposure — applied over several sessions to activate the cleaner and bring the soles back to their original icy finish.
This process takes patience and the right technique — but the results speak for themselves.
🧼 Let Us Handle It For You
If you’d rather not take on the work yourself, Revive Kicks offers full-service sneaker cleaning and restoration in Las Vegas and nationwide.
Whether you’re looking for:
- Shoe cleaning near me
- Shoe repair near me
- Or premium sneaker restoration by professionals
We’ve got you covered.
📍 Locals can book a drop-off appointment.
📦 Nationwide clients can ship their sneakers to us.
🛒 Shop the Products We Use
If you prefer DIY care, you can find the same products we use in our shop:
👉 Shop All Products
✅ Revive Kicks Shoe Cleaner
✅ Application Tools
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Stay fresh,
Revive Kicks Team