How do I use the paint pens? Follow the method described below to ensure that your midsoles are dyed properly. 

Step 1. Shake before use

Shake the paint pen well before use.

  • If it is your first time using the SneakersER Premium Midsole Paint Marker, press the tip of the marker several times on a piece of cardboard to make sure the paint gets into the tip.
  • Tip: Tape your shoes before you start. That way the paint won't get into unwanted places. Masking tape works great.

Step 2. Midsoles prepping

For the paint to adhere properly, it is important that your midsoles are clean, dry and dust-free. Prepare the midsoles with one of our deglazers to first remove the old paint from your sneakers. However, this is a precise job and, if used incorrectly, can damage your rubber soles. So using this product is entirely at your own risk.

  • Tip: If you do not want to get started with the deglazer, intensive scrubbing with the SneakersER Professional Cleaning Solution is sufficient to get started. However, we do recommend using deglazer.

Step 3. Painting

Apply a thin coat of paint with the Premium Midsole Paint Marker.
Then let the shoes dry so the paint can adhere properly. We recommend waiting an hour between coats.

  • Apply several thin coats, if necessary. Repeat this step until you get the desired result.
  • Tip: Don't apply the paint too thickly at once. That will lead to a less beautiful result.
  • Tip: Try to spread the paint evenly with long strokes. This gives fewer streaks than if you make short strokes.

Step 4. Another layer of protection

Allow the shoes to dry completely for at least 48 hours before use.To finish, we recommend finishing your midsoles with one of the finishers. Use the finisher as indicated with the product. This offers an extra layer of protection.
  • Tip: The most commonly chosen finisher for midsoles is the matte finisher.
  • Tip: The Angelus brand 4-coat or Liquid Kicks finishers are most recommended for midsoles.

General tips

  • Do not treat the shoes in a dusty environment. This will prevent the paint from staying nice and even on your midsoles.
  • If it is your first time using the SneakersER Premium Midsole Paint Marker, press the tip of the marker several times on a piece of cardboard to make sure the paint gets into the tip.
  • Always try to do a full midsole at one time to avoid color differences. Think of it as painting a wall; as long as it is wet, it dries evenly.
  • Read the instructions carefully with each paint pen. This is because not all of them are suitable for all materials.
  • Note that this is not a permanent fix. This paint will also deteriorate after wearing.
  • You can also do repaints with the paint pens of both the upper and midsoles of your sneakers.

Frequently asked questions about paint pens

For the paint to adhere properly, it is important that your midsoles are clean, dry and dust-free.
Treat the midsoles with one of our deglazers to first remove the old paint from your sneakers. This is a precise job and, if used incorrectly, can damage your rubber soles. So using this product is entirely at your own risk.

This depends on a number of factors including

  • The original color of your midsole.
  • How many layers you apply until you get the desired result
  • Which paint pen you purchased.
  • Whether you performed all the steps as we described.

All the colors in the our range are an interpretation of the brands that made them. It is not possible to exactly match all models over the years. So you may have to mix colors yourself to get the color you are looking for.

So always try it out on a small area first

This depends on several factors such as

  • The weather conditions
  • The activities done with the shoes
  • How many coats of paint were applied
  • The type of sole. A hard sole, for example, a Nike Air Force 1, moves less while running than a soft sole, for example, of an adidas Ultraboost.
  • The correct execution of all steps

First of all, don't panic! As long as the paint is still wet, you can gently wipe it off smooth surfaces with a damp cloth. Be very careful not to wipe out the paint!