How to Get the Yellowing Out of Gel-Bottom Sneakers

Clear gel soles, also known as icy soles for their resemblance to slabs of ice, were common on many basketball sneakers in the late '90s. Whether these soles offered any additional advantage on the court is unclear, but many collectors snapped up the shoes from limited production runs. If you still have a pair of gel-bottomed sneakers, chances are oxidation has begun to turn the soles a hazy, ugly yellow color. Though extensive yellowing cannot be reversed, a slight color shift can be fixed.

Baking soda
Small bowl
Microfiber cloth
Soft towel
Silica gel packets
Airtight container

Instructions

- 1
  Make a paste of baking soda and cool water in a small bowl. Moisten a microfiber cloth, and dip the edge of it into the paste.
- 2
  Scrub both of the soles using a gentle, circular motion. Allow the baking soda paste to sit on the soles for several minutes before wiping it off with a second moist, microfiber cloth.
- 3
  Wipe the soles with a soft cloth until they are completely dry. Leaving excess moisture on the soles will cause them to yellow further.
- 4
  Place the sneakers into a sealable airtight container. Add two to three silica packets to the container, and secure the lid.
- 5
  Store the shoes in a dark, moisture-free environment when not in use. While wearing the shoes, avoid puddles, mud, wet grass and dusty areas.

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