Dying Shoes?
#1
Not sure where exactly to put this question, so mods feel free to move this. :)
I was wondering if anyone knows a good, simple way to dye tennis shoes? My MIL bought me a pair of really cute tennis shoes to wear to work - the only problem is they have two gray patches on them (they're black) and I have to have completely black shoes. Anyone know of a way to make the gray parts black? Someone suggested shoe polish - but will that stay on well or will it rub off on stuff?
I was wondering if anyone knows a good, simple way to dye tennis shoes? My MIL bought me a pair of really cute tennis shoes to wear to work - the only problem is they have two gray patches on them (they're black) and I have to have completely black shoes. Anyone know of a way to make the gray parts black? Someone suggested shoe polish - but will that stay on well or will it rub off on stuff?
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What are the gray patches made from? Are they vinyl, leather, fabric (poly anything fabrics are notoriously hard to dye). If it is leather you can get a dye from any shoe repair or leather working shop (we had to do this with ballet shoes during Nutcracker season, people expect rats to wear black :-) ). If your shoe is vinyl you might experiment. Some paints will adhere some won't. It might be cheaper in the long run to just find a solid black pair. They're out there.
#9
Like everyone else said, try Sharpies, fabric paint, black shoe polish.
If it is smooth, use the paste show polish, if it is more like suede or cloth, use the liquid shoe polish.
You can also use black spray paint or black dye depending on whether it is soft or smooth.
If it is smooth, use the paste show polish, if it is more like suede or cloth, use the liquid shoe polish.
You can also use black spray paint or black dye depending on whether it is soft or smooth.
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