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How to Prevent Creases In Your Sneakers

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How to Prevent Creases In Your Sneakers

Nov 8, 2023

The holidays have come and gone. Maybe you unwrapped a fresh new pair of kicks, peeling back the layers of gift wrap and tissue paper to find that coveted custom pair of Vans or those ridiculously hard-to-find Jordans. Some of you may prefer to set those collectible shoes on a shelf and drool over the newness of your grails year after year, while others of you may pop those babies on your feet and take them out for a spin.

Both ways of collecting are fine, but if you lean towards the wearing way, just know that the more often you wear your leather sneakers, the more likely they are to develop creases. You’ll need to take a little preventative action on the front end to keep your sneaks as unblemished as they were when you unboxed them, so we’ve put together a few tips for helping keep your kicks crease-free!

Use Inserts To Help With Shape

Sneakerheads and sneakeristas give the Sof Soles ForceField Crease Preventers high marks for popping out old creases and keeping new ones from forming. These foam inserts stick to the toe box, comfortably resting above the foot and staying in place during movement.

Crease Beast also offers an excellent solution for preventing your leather sneakers from creasing. The Crease Beast works in 3 simple motions – slide, slip, and step. Slide the insertable Beast into its sleeve, slip the sleeve onto your foot, then simply step into the shoe and rock it. Made with moisture-wicking materials the Crease Beast maintains comfort and breathability — all while being the ultimate Flyness Protector. Crease Beast is available in-store only at Hibbett locations.

Women's adidas Superstar leather Shell Toe shoe

Find Your Proper Fit

Does your heel slip and slide when you walk around in those new Nikes? Is there too much room from your longest toe to the tip of your adidas Originals Superstars or Jordan 4 Retros? A shoe that's too roomy allows for the space between the front of the shoe and your biggest toe to bend more when you walk, creating unsightly lines at the front of your leather or synthetic material sneaker. Make sure you wear shoes that are the correct fit for you by taking a look at our how-to for properly measuring your shoe size.

Swap Out Your Sneakers

Swap Out Your Sneakers

Sure, you want to vibe in those new AF1s, but if you want to keep them in tip-top shape, don’t wear them every day. You don’t need to have 100 pairs to regularly rotate your kicks. If you have just two pairs, wear those AF1s every other day to keep them looking fresh.

Mix Your Materials - Puma Fenty Suede Shoes

Mix Your Materials

Those buttery, full-grain leather Jordan 1s look (and feel) great, but while leather is super durable, it's also flexible and not crease resistant. If you are in the market for a similarly suave pair of shoes, consider mixing your materials up. Cop a pair of Nike LeBrons or VaporMax Flyknit runners. Look for a pair of suede Puma Future Riders or adidas Ultraboosts. Synthetics and knits and canvas don’t crease nearly as easily.

Sneaker Storage Tote Bag

Store Your Kicks Correctly

It’s easy to kick off your shoes at the end of the day and throw them in your closet to worry about later, sure. But if you want to prevent creasing, storage is key. Resist the urge to leave your sneakers susceptible to damage by storing them properly and protecting them inside and out. Stuff them with tissue paper, newspaper, a shoe tree or some sort of shoe form will help sneakers keep their shape and put them in a shoebox storage bag or sturdy shoe box.

Also be sure to keep your kicks out of direct sunlight, heat and moisture, which can all damage the integrity of your shoes; leather uppers and other components, making them more flexible and creasable.

Stay Away from the Iron

You’ve probably seen videos on how to iron the creases out of your sneakers. Just … don’t. Unless you do it carefully and know what you’re doing, you may end up with scorch marks on your sneakers. And, trust us, no matter how much of our shoe cleaners you use, big triangular-shaped burns on your shoes will always look way worse than a little crease at the toe.

Learn more tips and tricks for keeping your kicks looking fresh with our Hibbett How-Tos for cleaning your shoe laces, your sneakers and your leather boots.

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