Weird Science: Liquiproof Your Kicks

We’ve all been there, you’re stepping out in some new kicks when an idiot spills a giant glass of something dark brown and sticky all over them; your box fresh adidas gazelles are box fresh no more.

If only you had known about LIQUIPROOF and this crisis could have been averted!

Founded by experimental Scientist Caner Veli, once applied it allows all forms of liquid to literally roll off the surface of shoes. The solution works by bonding SiO2 particles to the individual fibres of the fabric, creating permanent bonded layers which form an invisible barrier that keeps water and oil from ruining the shoe surface. So now you know.

So keep it clean kids, and watch the video of stuff being thrown all over trainers and dripping off. We find it weirdly satisfying.

Available at Office, Offspring and Urban Outfitters.

Words: Bella Rox