NOTE FK-05.1 — YELLOWING ISN'T DIRT
Why we deoxidize instead of scrub
Yellowed soles are oxidized rubber, not grime. Scrubbing abrades the surface; our deoxidation bath reverses the chemistry. Same shoe, no material lost.
FK-WK
SPECIMEN 02 / LAB LOG
The proof is
in the after.
Every job that leaves the bench is documented. Here's a sample from the log — condition in, protocol applied, condition out.
LOG #0412 — FK-02.2
Air Force 1 '07 — Triple White
Deep clean + midsole deoxidation. 48h.
LOG #0387 — FK-02.3
New Balance 550 — Grey Suede
Suede revival + panel recolor. 7 days.
LOG #0455 — FK-02.1
Vans Old Skool — Black Canvas
Surface reset + lace swap. 24h.
FK-05
CASE NOTES
NOTE FK-05.2 — SUEDE NEEDS A NAP
Revival means raising the fibers
Flat, shiny suede isn't dirty — it's compressed. Steam, brass brush, and patience bring the nap back. We document pile direction before and after every revival.
NOTE FK-05.3 — MACHINES EAT SHOES
Every pair is cleaned by hand
Washing machines delaminate glue, warp toe boxes, and shred mesh. Our bench time is longer — that's the point. Your pair gets a protocol, not a spin cycle.
FK-06 — YOUR TURN
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