UPDATE: If you want to protect your insoles forever, you MUST replace the sole shields every ~15-20 wears. This is why the DIY version is better, since Reshoevn8r sole shields are expensive and if you keep buying them, you're using a lot of money. A key visual of knowing when to change your sole shields is seeing if your sandpaper grip is starting to tear. Also, you want to keep track of the heel's condition because it will be the first point that begins to tear. I replaced my shields once (so a total of two applications) and only wore them for 53 days (in total) and the shields cracked completely and dirt collected in one area, so I'm no longer using my sole shields for my zebras. Sole shields require constant monitoring if you want to keep your soles deadstock. If you plan to only apply one application (and not replace them), there's no point for you to make these. The sacrifice of sole shields is that you'll making crunching sounds (sound of wrinkling wrap) with every step. That's the sacrifice for forever clean soles.
Hello, @Romsicle have you noticed a tacky or sticky sound with each step you take with sole shields? Specifically on Yeezy 350 models. Is this noise part of the sacrifice or am I doing something wrong?
@@salvadorvargas2296 The sound is indeed the sacrifice. I believe I go over the sound in my follow up video if you check it out. Also has important info to make sure you don't screw it up.
best statement in the video..."you dont wanna slip and die" that automatically sold me im going to home depot tomoro getting vinyl and grip tape!👍🏻 thanks for this video🙏🏼
Hey guys! Hope you enjoyed the video! The prices will definitely vary due to price changes, but it will always be cheaper to make it yourself! It's actually even cheaper now!
I finished my sole shields and they came out great, but there any way to make it less slippery indoors? I noticed the grip tape significantly reduces traction on tiles.
Helpful except that Amazon sent me a super small roll of the 3m film which is barely enough for 2 shoes since i wear a size 12 Edit:I bought the wrong size film that’s why 🤦🏾♂️
Hey ! really really good video! i have a question before trying it out... any idea how hot is your heat gun when u are going through the whole procedure?
Can I do this on shoes that I have already worn/dirty sole (after cleaning, of course)? I wish I new that this was available. I used to use masking tape on my shoes back in the 80s. Same process just with masking tape. This is cool!
@@Romsicle Thanks, because that's what I was hoping to use it for. I just wanted you to encourage me. I never used this vinyl procedure before. This will now be my 'go to' technique. 💖
I wonder if just using grip tape instead of the vinyl and using the heat gun would work. Basically cutting out the shape using the grip tape like you did the vinyl.
Hey man, I’m looking at a shoe shield called SneakerGuard on SlickieLaces and I was wondering what kind of Vinyl tape they are using. It’s not clear and transparent like in this video. If you could take a look at it and tell me what kind of 3mm tape is it? Thanks!
@@Romsicle how long does it usualy take foe them ro yellow? I havent worn my zyons yet and im scared to bc of the yellowing thats why im thinking of trying out your method if itll help slow it
@@peterjaredcaballes8327 After two weeks to a month of wearing, it should start turning slightly yellow. All translucent soles will eventually yellow. Just clean your soles every week and they'll yellow much slower. You'll eventually have to embrace the yellow.
When it comes to wrapping anything, you always want excess to account for: 1. Potential errors 2. Ensuring you're covering the entire surface 3. (Trimming after cut) clean lines / precision cuts If you want the wrap to look ugly, you can trace and cut without space. If you end up having not enough wrap because you traced it, you've just wasted that amount of wrap. It's all in the details!
I'm planning on buying the ZeopoCase Mini Hot Air Gun. Will that be efficient enough of a heat gun to shrink the wrap and grip tape to properly adhere to the shoe?
@@Satori-g4v i count 20-30 wears for the year, the bottoms def worn out. Atleast the grip part, i take care of my shoes so for the 30 wears i mostly went on pavements and stuff so they look very brand new. I never really go out in the rain even though I have crep protect just to be safe. The problems I’ve encountered is the back wearing out after 5-6 wears (holes leading to the sole) so i had to patch them up from time to time from the extra i had. I use them all on my oreos, conders, sulfurs, core black reds.
The method here is only if you want to completely deadstock the sole while wearing it. If you already have run down the sole, you can just use sandpaper.
does it have to be 3m paint protection film? the only place i can get that is on amazon. home depot has vinyl sheets...will that do? apparently nowhere in nyc sells the exact 3m paint protection film.😔
I was only here cuhs Reshoevn8r decided to takeaway the 3 pack of sole shields which was worth it when they were on sale and able to use a promo code. Now they want $25 for a pair after the "Rebranding" atleast the 3 pack i got a soleshield for free basically. The "rebranding" only made the same products we were buying before more expensive and the packaging looks like it was cheaper to make.. SMH atleast give us a bit more product instead of just hiking prices cuhs you decided to rebrand the company
Except you only have one layer of protection - my version ensures double the protection and is by far the cheapest method. Keep in mind if you're using sole shields/protectors, you're gonna go through more than 1 application, guaranteed.
Romsicle it depends, ive worn my jordan 6 infrareds 30-40 times with the sole protector grip tape which doesn’t require much heat vs reshoevn8r and vinyl which requires heat. it doesn’t make noise when walking and it doesn’t slip much.
