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Pakistan, March 9 -- When so much time, deliberation and most likely money have gone into hunting down the perfect pair of white sneakers, be it your traditional, but perennially cool Chuck Taylors or a pair of exquisite leather kicks by Common Projects, keeping them white is obviously top priority. What's the point of wearing a pair of $695 Saint Laurent court classic high-tops, if the alabaster leather is marred with unsightly scuffs? And never mind the faux pas of yellowed rubber soles!
Well, to sum it up, owning a pair of pristine white sneakers is a commitment. Prevention, prevention, prevention! The absolute second after you take your brand new shoes out of the box, pre-treat them with a stain and water repellent. For canvas and leather, Mesquita swears by the Leather Spa nano-technology spray, which he likens to skincare products. "It's...