How to Make Your Sneakers Last Longer

Times are getting chillier which might mean a few things for your sneaker collection.

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1. You may be blowing that thick layer of dust off your elementready sneakers or 2. You want to upgrade your collection however you dont want to let go of your busted AJ1s as forking out more money on another pair of sneakers is not in the budget this month. 

Well, we hope it's the latter choice as at Crep, we know that looking after sneakers may be tricky one but thats why we are here to make that routine sneaker care a walk in the park. 

And if you want to find out how to make your sneakers last for longer, stay tuned as we share our top 3 tips to keep them looking boxfresh all season long.

1.  Rotate Your sneakers  

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It may be an unspoken rule for you sneaker purists out there, however, rotating your sneakers is the best way to increase their longevity as it reduces their overall wear and tear. 

These chilly and wet conditions can start weakening your sneakers' structure, making them limp and unable to withstand the outdoors. Plus overexposure to the outside plays a rhythmic part in premature discolouration which is the first stage of your sneakers turning into beaters.

Thats why we recommend you rotate your sneakers at least once a week, giving them frequent cleans with our Crep Protect Wipes. This is the perfect way to ward off any extra stains while keeping your sneakers free of dirt and grime that may build up on your daily excursions. 

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If the midsole or uppers start to discolour over time naturally, we advise that you give them a little touchup with the Mark On Pen. Its the easiest way to cover up scuffs, and midsoles or create custom designs.

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2. Invest in Sneaker Trees

Do you see the smallest crease or fold starting to creep up on your sneakers? Now its the time to take action and luckily for you, weve got the perfect product. Our Crep Protect Sneaker Trees can help you maintain the shape of your sneakers as well as keep them protected from the inside out. 

They do this by maintaining the structure and original shape of your sneakers while youre not wearing them, plus they are velvetcoated which prevents interior damage. Whats more, they can also help aid your sneaker care, offering a seamless and easytotackle cleaning experience. 

You might as well cop them now as each pack offers 2 sets of Sneaker Trees, protecting up to 2 pairs of sneakers.

3. Clean your sneakers properly 

Although you may think that giving your sneakers an annual clean is enough for them to withstand the test of time youre actually doing more damage to your kicks than good and heres why.

The buildup of dirt and bacteria on your sneakers can cause the contaminants to break down the materials of your sneakers, causing them to slowly decompose and become weaker over time. The lack of regular maintenance also makes your kicks prone to scuff, and scratches which if not cleaned or treated can cause permanent damage to them.

If you want to be more consistent with your sneaker cleans, grab a Cure Travel Kit and watch your sneakers transform from beatup to boxfresh. Each Cure Travel Kit contains a 100ml Cure Solution, a Premium Cleaning Brush and a Microfibre Cloth that effortlessly tackles all types of dirt and stains. 

You can grab your own Cure Travel Kit here

For more usual sneaker care tips, head over to Crep Daily