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Care tips: How to prolong the life of football shoes

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The ultimate football shoe guide

With football season upon us, whether you're a striker, defender, goalkeeper, benchwarmer or water boy, the right gear is non-negotiable. Football shoes are your ultimate game-changers.

Your boots are the voice you need when the referee kicks off the match.

The power of proper footwear

Football shoes aren't just footwear; they're your connection to the game.

The right pair can be the difference between a perfect strike and a missed opportunity, a game-changing save and a near miss.

Engineered for peak performance, they offer the grip, balance, and agility needed for excellence.

When finding and playing in the perfect pair for your football season, it's important to keep those in top shape for you to dominate the pitch.

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If you just bought your football shoes:

  1. Visit an IMBOX location.
  2. Give your boots the IMBOX treatment.
  3. Your brand-new protected football shoes are ready for action.

For worn shoes, do this:

  1. Clean your boots thoroughly, removing dirt and grass.
  2. Wash your shoelaces using a delicate program in your washing machine.
  3. Find a nearby IMBOX.
  4. Treat your boots to the quick IMBOX process.
IMBOX football shoes
Three black IMBOX Originals standing next to each other outside on the grass with spotlight on

What is the IMBOX treatment?

IMBOX is an in-store treatment that protects your football shoes and other shoes in under a minute, making them protected against water, dirt, and colour fading.

The IMBOX treatment is AllergyCertified and can be used for other shoes than your football boots like sandals and boots. 

If you're curious about how the IMBOX treatment works, you can learn more about it here.