Shoes Condition & Cleaning Guide
Every sneaker sold on RAFTAAR is an authenticated 1-of-1 pair. We grade condition with strict honesty and sanitize every pair before it reaches your doorstep.
The Raftaar Grading Scale
We photograph every angle, highlight flaws explicitly in the drop notes, and never hide wear.
Premium +
Premium
Excellent
Good
How We Clean & Authenticate
Thrifting without the germs. We treat every pair like a restoration so you can slip your feet in straight out of the box with confidence.
Dry Particle Extraction
Heavy dirt, dust, and gravel are dislodged using specialized horsehair and brass bristle brushes from treads and stitch lines.
Suede & Leather Deep Foam Wash
Eco-friendly enzymatic sneaker cleansers lift trapped oils without drying delicate suede, nubuck, or full-grain leather uppers.
Insole Thermal Steam Sterilization
High-temperature targeted steam treats bacteria and fungi embedded deep within footbeds and arch supports.
Ozone Deodorization
Shoes rest in a sealed ozone chamber to neutralize odor before packing.
Midsole Revitalization & Tread Detailing
Stitch detailing, air bubble transparency checks, and oxidation treatment ensure bright midsoles and crisp edges.
Multi-Point UV Blacklight Verification
Every seam, font stamp, glue line, and SKU tag is blacklight-scanned and checked before being approved.
Packaging & Box Guide
The original manufacturer retail packaging matching the SKU code and colorway label on the tongue.
Sturdy protective sneaker box provided by RAFTAAR when the original retail box was discarded by previous owner.
Heavy-duty dust bag and sealed air-bubble mailer keeping the kicks safe from moisture during nationwide dispatch.