reflective properties of most tennis/running shoes

[sunring]

I have several well fitting boots for all seasons, but sometimes there's nothing like putting on your old running shoes and enjoying the freedom. The only problem is, the shoe companies are worried about you getting run over and put reflective material all over most shoes.
Is there anyway to get the reflective properties off and not completely ruin the shoe? Will a permanent marker work? And what about night vision-that stuff shows up like wildfires in CA!
Thanks
Sunring

[FrogTacos]

Black Sharpie is your friend! If the shoes are more on the white side and you want perhaps a non permanent solution maybe White-Out would be worth a try.

[denvernative321]

I have several cans of black spray paint for when SHTF to paint stuff including running shoes. combat boots are nice in a fire fight but try and stop the mobility of running shoes