Author: Lee Mlilo

Crep Protect is a London-based sneaker care brand established in 2012 by brothers Rizwan, Imran and Nohman Ahmed. They produce a number of products from sneaker protection, and cleaning kits and also provide cleaning services at their London flagship store. Their product offering also includes sneaker travel bags, storage products, comfort insoles, laces, and brand collaboration with the NBA and DJ Khaled who are leaders in shoe care innovation.  

Crep Protect Awards

• “2nd place in The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 as the fastest growing independent company in the UK” 
• “Europe’s fastest growing fashion brand by the Financial Times” 
• “Crep Protect is distributed across 52 countries.”

More of their products can be found on their website. This review only covers their Crep Protect Cure Cleaner Kit.

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Cure Cleaning Kit

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How is the packaging?  

The packaging is very creative, all the items need to clean fit inside the case that works ideally as a travel case and water bowl. The hard shell travel case is finished in jet black with Crep Protect branding embossed with a banana yellow zipper. The case does an excellent job of protecting the cleaning items inside.

When you first receive your new Crep Protect Cure Kit the case is surrounded by a sleeve with a cleaning illustration. Very helpful sick idea. 

The Crep Protect Cure cleaning solution bottle has a cleaning guide information, suede and nubuck cleaning note, ingredients, and a warning caution that states; 

“Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from eyes. If the cleaning solution gets into the eyes rinse thoroughly with water. People with sensitive or damaged skin should avoid contact with the product. If the product is ingested seek medical attention” 

What’s included? 

• Crep Protect Cure Cleaning Solution
• Premium Bristle Brush
• Crep Protect Microfibre Cloth
• Storage and travel case 
• Built-in reusable water tray

Cleaning Solution

How to use it?

For suede or nubuck, a suede-specific sneaker cleaning kit works better. Use with caution. Use minimal water and brush gently. Test for colour fastness. 

The Crep Protect Original Kit requires 6 simple steps: 

1. Pour lukewarm water into the bowl and dip the brush. 
2. Apply 4-5 drops of cleaning solution to the brush.
3. Dry brush shoes to remove dust.  
4. Shake to ensure it is not oversaturated. Scrub the shoe gently in a circular motion.
5. Use a microfibre cloth provided to wipe away excess cleaning solution and water.  
6. Repeat the process until your sneakers are fresh and air dry shoes for 24 hours. 

How long does it last? 

The cleaning solution comes in a 100ml clear plastic bottle with Crep Protect warning that people with sensitive or damaged skin should avoid conduct with the product. The expiry date or shelf life of the sneaker cleaning solution is not clearly stated.  

Crep Protect claims that their cleaning solution can clean up to 50 pairs of sneakers. This depends on the amount of cleaner you use for each clean.

When the Crep Protect shoe cleaner was tested found that 4-5 drops of cleaning solution were enough to clean a shoe. A pair of trainers can easily be cleaned with the drops that were added to the solution to start with. 

While cleaning make sure you dip the brush back into the cleaning solution and water, don’t use a dirty pal.

Does the Crep Protect cleaning solution work? 

Yes, depending on the type of material you are cleaning and the type of stain the foam will perform differently. While testing the Crep Protect Cure Kit found it works best on leather and fabric sneakers. After repeating the process stains in the stitching did come out.

The Crep Protect Cure Cleaning Solution smells amazing, think of your favourite fruit… Now double that sensation hmm… While testing this product out I kept smelling it couldn’t get enough of it and you won’t either. 

Crep Protect Cure Cleaning Solution Ingredients:

Made from 98% coconut extracts, aqua (water) and other natural ingredients. 

Premium Brush

Premium Brush Measurements:  

If you have medium to large hands the brush does feel big enough to firmly grip with one hand. The bristles are on the soft flexi side however on a leather upper sneaker they managed to remove dirt and stains. 

Is the sneaker cleaning brush good?  

Yes, the Crep Protect medium bristle brush helps to lift dirt and stains and there is a slight dip in the middle for added grip and design. The cleaning solution works well with the brush on leather sneakers very well. Be mindful that the amount of dirt or type of stain on your shoes will require different cleaning steps and techniques. 

Crep Wipes 12 Pack

Are the Crep Protect Sneaker Wipes good? 

Yes, the textured raised dots cleaned the pair of Adidas ZX 22 Boost very well by removing all of the dry mud on the midsole. 12 wipes are provided as a set sold separately in a metal tin case. The wipes are durable and even after harsh cleaning of the midsole the wipes never ripped. 

How to use them?

1. Tear open the package. 
2. Gently wipe shoes with a smooth surface. 
3. If dirt remains, use the rough textured side.
4. Repeat until your sneakers are clean. 

Note: Wipes are not recommended for suede and nubuck.

Ingredients:

Aqua, PEG-75 Lanolin, and Fragrance. 

Materials: 

Polyester and Viscose.  

Pocket-sized shoe wipes are ideal for travel. Would recommend using the sneaker wipes on the smooth and textured for tough stains, textured cleaning surfaces are ideal for leather, canvas, and nylon vinyl. One wipe can clean at least 2 pairs of shoes without having to use a new pack.  

Microfibre Cloth

Is the microfibre cloth good? 

Yes, the Crep Protect microfibre cloth is high quality in terms of how it feels, is thick, and has a large surface area. The large surface area is an advantage as it lets you soak up as much water as possible. 

Crep Spray

Note: When spraying make sure the room is well ventilated and do not inhale the spray, it has a harsh smell. 

The Crep Protect Spray works and does a very good job at protecting footwear, hats, bags, and other items you want to care for. 

Crep Protect claims their is… “ultimate rain and stain resistant barrier.” The spray creates a protective layer that reduces the amount of rainwater and stains on your shoes using nanotechnology. 

How to use: 

1. Make sure sneakers are clean. Shake the spray before use. 
2. Spray evenly around the shoe from 20cm away. 
3. Leave to dry for approx 10 minutes.
4. Spray again evenly to create a protective barrier.
5. Leave to dry for approx 10 minutes.

Verdict: 

Need a sneaker cleaning kit that has everything, a water bowl and storage, and a travel case, ticks all the boxes. Cleaning solution at 100ml is a bit small but used generously it should last for a number of months.   

• Travel and Storage Case – Out of all the sneaker and shoe cleaning kits tested this is the best travel cleaning kit and has everything included. 
• Crep protect Wipes – The wipes are amazing when we tested them they removed all the mud. The only letdown was they were not included as part of the cleaning set, have to purchase separately.  
• Premium Bristle Brush – The brush is the biggest out of all brands reviewed and was able to clean more of the shoe. However, some of the bristles did break away probably because is it made from natural materials that don’t damage sneakers. 

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The Reshoevn8r Sneaker and Shoe Cleaner Kit are produced by Reshoevn8r. Reshoevn8r is a shoe care company established in 2010 by Stephen Grear. They produce a number of products from sneaker protection, and cleaning kits and also provide cleaning services at their Arizona store. They have also created sneaker display boxes and travel bags and have become leaders in shoe care innovation.  

“Their mission is to offer incredible shoe care products, make people feel good, and give back to the community.”

More of their products can be found on their website. This review only covers their Reshoevn8r Sneaker and Shoe Cleaner Original Kit.

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Reshoevn8r Cleaning Kit

How is the packaging?  

The packaging is very impressive, sleek, and easy to travel with. The design is very simple cardboard style with white Reshoevn8r branding. As with most cardboard it can be recycled, good to see that Reshoevn8r is being environmentally friendly. 

The items are wrapped in a peel-away sleeve that has the direction of use information, contents, and a warning disclaimer that states; “Reshoevn8r is not responsible for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect, error or failure to perform using this product.” 

What’s included? 

• Reshoevn8r Cleaning Solution
• Medium Bristle Brush
• Reshoevn8r Sneaker Wipe
• Thank you card

Reshoevn8r Cleaning Solution

How to use it?

For suede or nubuck, a suede-specific sneaker cleaning kit works better. The brush provided as part of the Reshoevn8r Original Kit might not produce the best result. 

The Reshoevn8r Original Kit requires 7 simple steps: 

1. Fill a bowl with water.
2. Add 4-5 drops of cleaning solution to the water. 
3. Dry brush shoes to remove dust.  
4. Dip brush into water and solution mix, shake to ensure it is not oversaturated. 
5. Scrub the shoe gently in a circular motion. Clean half a shoe then dip the brush back in the mixture to clean the other half.  
6. Use a microfibre cloth to wipe away excess cleaning solution and water.  
7. Repeat the process until your sneakers are fresh and air dry shoes for 24 hours. 

How long does it last? 

The cleaning solution comes in a 118ml clear plastic bottle with Reshoevn8r warning that it will irritate the eyes. Great as you can see how much is left. It is unclear what the expiry date on the bottle is or the shelf life of the solution.  

The number of cleans you can get from a single bottle is hard to determine all depends on how much you use. 

When the Reshoevn8r shoe cleaner was tested found that 4-5 drops of cleaning solution were enough to clean half of a shoe only. So to clean a whole shoe focus on one side first and then once that side is done dip the brush back into the mixing solution and gently scrub the other side. 

Using 4-5 drops of cleaning solution works well and it is enough to clean a pair of sneakers however halfway through you might need to swap the water. 

Does the Reshoevn8r cleaning solution work? 

Yes, depending on the type of material you clean and the type of stain the cleaning solution will perform differently. While testing the Reshoevn8r Original Kit found it works best on leather sneakers. After repeating the process stains in the stitching did not come out however; the shoes cleaned were really dirty. 

The fragrance in the solution smells sort of bland and I didn’t get that freshly cleaned sneakers smell. The cleaning solution works well as you can see from this pair of Nike Air Force 1 Low Supreme “White” on which the product was tested on. 

Reshoevn8r Ingredients:

Soap comes from 100% natural coconut and jojoba oils. 

Reshoevn8r Medium Bristle Brush

Medium Bristle Brush Measurements  

If you have medium to large hands the brush does feel big enough to firmly grip with one hand and clean your shoes properly. The bristles are on the soft flexy side however on a leather upper sneaker they managed to remove dirt and stains. The softness of the bristles did not chip away at the heat-stamped red Supreme logo. 

Is the sneaker cleaning brush good?  

Yes, the Reshoevn8r medium bristle brush helps to lift dirt and stains that have sunk into leather sneakers. The cleaning solution works well with the brush on leather sneakers very well. Be mindful that the amount of dirt or type of stain on your shoes will require different cleaning steps and techniques. 

Reshoevn8r Sneaker Wipes 

Are the Reshoevn8r Sneaker Wipes good? 

Yes, the textured raised dots cleaned the pair of Nike Dunk Low UCLA very well by removing all of the drink stains on the leather upper. The 6 wipes provided as part of the cleaning kit, are very durable, and even after harsh cleaning of the midsole the wipes never ripped. 

How to use it?

1. Tear open the package. 
2. Gently wipe shoes with a smooth surface. 
3. If dirt remains, use the rough textured side.
4. Repeat until your sneakers are clean. 

Ingredients: 

Water and Reshoevn8r Cleaning Solution. 

Wipes are not recommended for suede and nubuck. 

Pocket-sized shoe wipes are ideal for travel. Would recommend using the sneaker to wipe the smooth and textured side, giving different cleaning surfaces that are ideal for leather. One wipe could clean at least 2 pairs of shoes without having to use a new pack.  

Verdict: 

If you are looking for a sneaker cleaning kit that has eco-friendly packaging, includes sneaker wipes, and works well at cleaning leather this kit ticks all the boxes. The amount of cleaning solution you use depends on how dirty your sneakers are 4-5 drops should be enough.  

• Eco-Friendly Packaging – We all need to do our bit to save the planet and the fact the Reshoevn8r kit is made from cardboard and can be recycled is a bonus. 
• Travel Wipes Included – The wipes are amazing when we tested them they removed all the dirt and stains. And not to mention they are included as part of the cleaning kit other brands are sold separately. 
• Medium Bristle Brush – The brush is well designed and big enough to be able to grip comfortably with one hand. 

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The Squeaky Clean premium shoe cleaning kit is distributed by Crease Protect in the United Kingdom but manufactured and packaged in Turkey. The company was established in 2019 with its first marketed product being the ultimate crease protector. The product offering has increased since with shoe care products that include cleaning kits, protective treatments, and shoe polishes. 

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Sneaker Cleaning Kit

How is the packaging?  

Right from the jump, the packing isn’t very exciting its bulky, easily cracks and the items inside are not secured firmly. However, none of the items inside the packing were damaged. The outer Squeaky Clean branded box peels at the top and a slide-out white tray that shows the cleaning items.  

What’s included? 

• Ready-to-use cleaning foam.
• Wooden handle brush. 
• Microfibre Cloth 

Ready-To-Use Foam Solution

How to use it?

Do not use on suede or nubuck found that using a suede-specific sneaker cleaning kit works better. 

In comparison to sneaker cleaning kits that require you to mix water with the cleaning solution, only the foam is needed.

The Squeaky Clean solution requires three simple steps:

1. Dry dust sneakers, bags, or hats to remove the top layer of dirt. 
2. Squeeze foam from the bottle directly onto the brush. 
3. Brush in a circular motion until the dirt has been removed. 
4. Use a microfibre cloth to wipe away the excess foam. 
5. Repeat the process until your sneakers are fresh. 

How long does it last? 

The ready-to-use liquid foam comes in a 200ml pump action plastic bottle. Crease Protect states that the foam cleaning formula has a 3-year shelf life. Each bottle is labeled with an expiry date.  

The amount of cleans you can get from a single bottle is hard to determine all depends on how much you use. 

When the Squeaky Clean foam shoe cleaner was tested found that 3-5 pumps of foam were enough to clean half of a shoe only. So to clean a whole shoe focus on one side first and then once that side is done squeeze more foam onto the brush and scrub the other side. 

Only using 3-5 pumps of the foam starts to fade and it’s less effective in removing the dirt and stains. To clean a pair of sneakers you need a minimum of 15-20 squeezes of foam. 

Does the ready-to-use foam work? 

Yes, depending on the type of material you are cleaning and the type of stain the foam will perform differently. While testing the squeaky clean premium shoe cleaner kit found it works best on leather, synthetic leather, mesh, fabric, and flyknit sneakers. 

The fragrance in the solution smells nice a bit like shower gel but the smell can get a bit overwhelming, make sure the room is well ventilated. Definitely leaves your trainers smelling better than they did before cleaning. 

Squeaky Clean Foam Ingredients:

• 5-15% anionic surfactants 
• 2-benzisothiazol-3(2h)-one
• 2-methyl-2h-isothiazol-3-one

Brush 

Squeaky Clean Brush Measurements:  

If you have medium to large hands the brush does feel small and it is hard to get a firm grip. But the bristles are stiff enough to clean properly and remove dirt make sure you scrub gently. The stiffness of the bristles can chip away at paint or damage suede try to be gentle in these areas. 

Is the sneaker cleaning brush good?  

Yes, the Squeaky Clean Kit brush helps to lift dirt and stains that have sunk into leather sneakers. The foam solution works well with the brush on leather, mesh, fabric, and flyknit sneakers. Be mindful that the amount of dirt or type of stain on your shoes will require you to repeat cleaning process. 

Microfibre Cloth 

Is the Microfibre cloth good? 

The microfibre cloth is low quality in terms of how it feels, thin, and isn’t very large in surface area. Just by looking at it, you can see through the microfibre cloth and when wiping down the shoes not all the foam is removed. 

Would recommend using a different microfibre cloth for the cleaning process, the one provided isn’t up to scratch in my opinion. Having felt the cleaning cloth it’s clear to see that it won’t last very long if you have many sneakers to clean or plan on keeping them for a long time.   

The surface area of the microfibre cloth is reasonable it measures 28 x 30 cm which was more than enough to clean a pair of sneakers when we tested. 

Verdict

If you are looking for a sneaker cleaning kit that is budget-friendly, easy to use, and works well at cleaning different trainers. From testing this product we reckon it would easily clean 50-80 pairs of sneakers if used moderately. 

• Budget Friendly – At the price for all the sneaker cleaning kits tested it was the cheapest. However; the only thing that lets it down is the packaging and microfibre cloth. Improvements could be made to the quality of the microfibre cloth, one provided is good enough to clean a limited number of pairs.
• Easy-To-Use – Very simple to use this kit requires no water and the foam depending on how often you use it could last you 6 – 9 months if you are cleaning your sneakers at least twice a month.
• All essential items included – No need to purchase anything extra to help with the cleaning process, which is a bonus. The 200ml ready-to-use foam solution is slightly bulky to travel with in my opinion and works best at home. 

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