Dyeing Sneaker Questions

Jun 30, 2014

Lilly D.

I have aqua blue converse that I want to dye gray. I was going to get the RIT dye in a gray shade and soak the sneakers in that solution. since the sneakers are blue will they turn a funky color since I'm not dyeing them complete black? also with the rubber soles of the shoes turn gray as well?? has anyone had experience with this.

Jun 30, 2014

Jessica D.

Acrylic paint works so much better for changing the colors. And you can keep parts you don't want painted safe.

Jun 30, 2014

Kirsten H.

The rubber soles would turn gray as well. I suggest taping the soles with masking tape or painters tape, and using a sponge brush to dye them. They might turn a blue gray though. Here's a picture of some shoes I've dyed using tie dye.

Jun 30, 2014

Hannah K.

Put Vaseline on the soles and outer rims to stop them dying the colour grey:)

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