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Why Sneaker Soles Turn Yellow — and How to Fix It

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Yellowing on white and icy soles is mostly caused by oxidation — a reaction between the rubber, oxygen and UV light over time.

How to slow it down

  • Store sneakers away from sunlight
  • Clean soles regularly so dirt doesn’t bake in
  • Use silica gel packs in storage to reduce humidity

Can yellow soles be fixed?

Light to moderate yellowing can be reduced a lot with a professional whitening treatment. Our Sole Clean includes deep cleaning, scuff removal and whitening — from R200 with collection & delivery.

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