When your Nike Air max are leaking it is obvious that you think, they are broken and it is time for new ones. This doesn’t have to be the case. Sneaker repair is very common. Also renewing or repairing soles.
We regularly receive questions about broken sneaker soles or whether this can still be repaired. Are the sneakers still worth it? And what are the possibilities when your Nike Air max is leaking? I’m going to tell you all.
How come your Nike Air max are leaking?
Let’s start at the beginning. Why did your Nike Air unit leak? And most importantly, can it be prevented? The cause of a nice Air unit can have several reasons. I’ll list the most common reasons for you:
- Bad luck
- Stood in something sharp
- Walked past something sharp
- Production error
Is it possible to repair your broken Air unit?
No. It is impossible to repair your broken Nike Air unit. The hole causing the leak could be anywhere. First you have to investigate where the leak is and then you should seal it with air. This never gives the desired feeling like your sneakers were.
Sole swap
Of course you want to do everything you can to not have to throw away your favorite pair of Nike Air max shoes. Unfortunately, repairing the Air unit is not an option. Another possibility would be a sole swap.
In short: sole swap is renewing the entire sole of your sneakers. Of course, your sneakers should still be worth having this done.
Sole swap costs
Renewing the entire sole of your sneaker is possible from €95. Depending on the type of sole and what the repair is, the price may increase slightly.
How long will I be out of my Nike Air max for sole repair?
If you opt for a repair to your Nike sole, such as a sole swap, your shoes will be away from home for an average of 5 to 7 days before they are returned.
These Nike models can leak
Good to know is that not every Nike model can go flat. Only the Nike shoes with an Air unit in the sole can leak. The type ‘Nike Air max 720’ or ‘Nike Air max 270’ are shoes with a larger Air unit. This creates more vulnerability and therefore the chance that this leak will be more likely.
Nike Air leak, warranty?
Legally, no shoe warranty has been established. Nike itself does give a warranty on shoes. Nike shoes warranty is 2 years. Depending on how the shoes have been used, what causes the complaint and what the shoes look like. Nike Air max that are leaking is usually covered by warranty. In this case, please contact Nike.
