https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:54:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2020459 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:29:06 +0000 Jaime 2020459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2020458 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 00:21:59 +0000 Anonymous 2020458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks better to me! Glad you were able to save the happy shoes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2020368 Wed, 17 Apr 2019 16:23:25 +0000 Suz 2020368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous! I'm glad you posted this. I have this problem also.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2020352 Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:54:54 +0000 Bonnie 2020352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2020343 Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:17:20 +0000 Christina F. 2020343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I applied some sneaker paint, and things look better! I want to do another coat with a finer brush, but from a distance (which is how anyone but me will see the midsoles), it looks better!</div><div><br /> </div><div><br /> </div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2016727 Sat, 30 Mar 2019 19:57:54 +0000 Christina F. 2016727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No photos yet, but I tried some of the options posted about above. I made a paste including Oxiclean and then I took some of the sneaker blog advice and left them out in the limited sunlight I get on my fire escape. I’ll<br /> add photos later, but I think they won’t matter. I think there is a difference, but it won’t be visible to you all in the photos. I don’t think the souls were bright white to begin with. There is a bit of a difference to my eye though, and I want to try the process again in the summer when there is more and stronger sunlight. Thanks all!</p> <p>That said, these shoes in my size still exist on amazon and I always intended to duplicate. I may order them while I can.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2016002 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 03:02:03 +0000 annagybe 2016002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also found this, reviews are mixed though</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Angelus-Sole-Bright-4-Oz/dp/B00METXKD4/ref=lp_3421046011_1_22?s=apparel&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1553742054&amp;sr=1-22&amp;nodeID=3421046011&amp;psd=1">https://www.amazon.com/Angelus.....#038;psd=1</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2016000 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 02:51:00 +0000 annagybe 2016000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I dug around some sneaker sites. Found this, mentioning oxidation</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://bldandkin.com/blogs/wardrobe-tips/how-to-clean-sneakers-and-restore-yellow-midsoles">https://bldandkin.com/blogs/wa.....w-midsoles</a></p> <p>Cheaper than new shoes</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2015869 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 18:05:21 +0000 smittie 2015869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, I see.&nbsp;I hope you find a good solution! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2015865 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 17:09:41 +0000 Christina F. 2015865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><b>suntiger</b> - I was surprised too! It's kind of a Hail Mary at this point, though. I may use another oil, per the comments. I haven't finished looking into it and deciding, though. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Oil-Stains-With-Baking-Soda">https://www.wikihow.com/Remove.....aking-Soda</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Angie</b>, good thought, I may have some Oxiclean stashed somewhere.<br /></div><br /><b>kkards</b>, that's a good thought, if the Oxiclean etc doesn't work.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2015859 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 17:00:01 +0000 kkards 2015859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>my go to stain remover is Borax...it's cheap and non toxic...mix it with water and/or Dawn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2015836 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 16:26:12 +0000 Angie 2015836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I echo the ladies. Scrub with Oxiclean, peroxide and baking soda - and some water. Let it sink in for while.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2015834 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 16:25:51 +0000 Anonymous 2015834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wd-40?! Eeep! That sounds like a really bad idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2015831 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 16:23:57 +0000 Christina F. 2015831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Thanks, all! I will try the baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, probably on the weekend, and report back. To my mind, it's better to start with cheaper and easier to obtain materials before going on to buying specialized products! <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I also need to get some baking soda to get a stubborn grease stain out of a tee shirt--I saw online that baking soda plus wd-40 (!!!) might do the trick. In that case, I won't wear the shirt anymore except around the house if I can't get the stain out, so I'm willing to try something crazy sounding.<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2015825 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 16:09:27 +0000 Anonymous 2015825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seconding baking soda and peroxide! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2015823 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 16:03:13 +0000 Eva 2015823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would probably try some mild household bleaching agent containing<br /> hydrogen peroxide or sodium hypochlorite, and try it on an inconspicuous spot first. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2015822 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 16:03:02 +0000 Anonymous 2015822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shoot . That's too bad . &nbsp;That would end it for me- and I feel your frustration . &nbsp;White is so tricky in any material/form. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2015818 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 15:30:08 +0000 JAileen 2015818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coffeegirl, the video looked great! One commenter said use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide instead, making a paste of it. I’d be inclined to try that first, since I have both of those on hand anyway (for destinking Mr Skunky). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2015815 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 15:18:00 +0000 Coffeegirl28 2015815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is an oxidation remover you could try. It's called <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Angelus-Shoe-Polish-Sole-Bright/112312478?wmlspartner=wlpa&amp;selectedSellerId=11772&amp;adid=22222222227054685935&amp;wmlspartner=wmtlabs&amp;wl0=&amp;wl1=g&amp;wl2=c&amp;wl3=155666670230&amp;wl4=pla-266783873191&amp;wl5=9001727&amp;wl6=&amp;wl7=&amp;wl8=&amp;wl9=pla&amp;wl10=117097124&amp;wl11=online&amp;wl12=112312478&amp;wl13=&amp;veh=sem&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwvuzkBRAhEiwA9E3FUiWMk5wgdhLj4O4GGOQDoR3B1njfekXxSvT131r7XBWXhINvt7_oixoCHasQAvD_BwE">Angelus Sole Bright</a>. I've not tried it myself but I've seen some folks online recommending it! There's a good how-to video <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/UyECnvyYlL8?t=76">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2015813 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 15:14:55 +0000 Christina F. 2015813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thanks, <b>nemosmom.</b> I never treated them for weather, which was a mistake. I wasn't doing that consistently when I got them, but I'm better about it now. I doubt I wore them in snow a lot, but I may have gotten caught in something.</div><div><br /></div><div> I wear them inside now, for the most part, since my needs for outside shoes at the moment are very specific; these don't 100% meet them. So if I try the whitening toothpaste, maybe it will last for a while. I'll be happy with some improvement, and am glad to hear the toothpaste works to a degree.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2015810 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 15:11:11 +0000 nemosmom 2015810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a pair of similar sneakers that yellowed after a season of walking on salted sidewalks. I was able to get them cleaner with a whitening toothpaste and some patience, but they were never back to bright white. I have since replaced them with a similar slip-on by Dr. Scholls and haven't had them yellow yet, but I have been diligent about wiping them down and not wearing them in winter.&nbsp; I don't know if that's what happened with yours, but I thought I'd mention it.</p> <p>I wonder if weatherproofing spray would help prevent yellowing of new ones? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2015806 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:59:37 +0000 Christina F. 2015806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>smittie</b>, it bothers me enough to want to put the effort in to fix it if that's possible, but not to buy another pair (especially if this might happen again). If that makes sense!</p> <p>My post title was a bit histrionic - I fixed it.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2015802 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:56:16 +0000 smittie 2015802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That amount of yellowing doesn’t bother me, but if it bothers you, then I think you should get a new pair of you can afford it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2015799 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:54:08 +0000 Christina F. 2015799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Carla,</b> yes, I believe that's the case. I saw a suggestion for whitening toothpaste to be used.... I don't know if that would help, but it seems like it would be a temporary fix and would have to be reapplied. Much like with my own teeth, since I have poor enamel due to medication I took as a child. :(</p> <p>I wonder if it's possible to prevent it? Obviously that won't help me now, but would help others. I'll still wear them but with slightly less joy than before.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2015797 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:50:17 +0000 Carla 2015797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It might not be surface 'dirt' but rather change in chemical composition. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yellowing-ecco-sneakers---can-they-be-saved#post-2015795 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:43:40 +0000 Christina F. 2015795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Hi all, I saw Angie posting about deciding between some Ecco sneakers, and I felt compelled to post about my experience with the white-soled ones.<br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div>My beloved Eccos have yellowing soles, which started within a year or so of heavy use. I have tried magic eraser, but it didn't help much. I've seen reviews of Ecco's own cleaning kit that say it didn't&nbsp; help with the yellowing.</div><div><br /> </div><div>Does anyone out there have a magic solution.</div><div><br /> </div><div>It's hard to see it in a picture of the shoe on its own, since the metallic skews gold, so I added a sheet of paper to give a better sense of the color by contrast. Since they are kind of gold, I don't mind the yellow as much as I might otherwise.... but I do mind.</div><div><br /></div><div>ETA - I painted them - after picture in comments<br /></div></p>