Anyone know how to recolor the black rubber sides of the soles on my running shoes?

Question

I am trying to make an older pair of Nike running shoes look better. The black rubber sides of the shoes have worn and white marks are showing. Tried a black permanent marker but it looked bad once done. Was wondering if a black polish or something might work to make them all black again.

Answer 1

try black shoe polish but get the pates stuff and not the liquid the paste stuff is thinker and will probably cover better.

Answer 2

Tyre blacking is the way to go I do it all the time to get maximum wear from my Nikes