Have you washed walking/running shoes, how did you do it, and did it work well?

I have many times, just make sure you take the laces out so they don't get caught up in your washer.


Don't dry them in the dryer either, the rubber will melt if you aren't careful.


I used cold water, Oxyclean to make them whiter and Woolite so it was a bit gentler than regular detergent.


To dry them I just pulled the tongue of the shoe out and let them sit for three days to dry.


If you can take out the liner on the inside without tearing it (some of my shoes have removable ones some don't) do take them out. Helps with the dry time and keeps the liner from falling out while you are washing them and possibly being damaged.


I usually just hand wash the liners with Woolite and let air dry.

Have you washed walking/running shoes, how did you do it, and did it work well?
Yes and they came out fine just don't dry them it cracks the leather and or shrinks the fabric.
Reply:yes but they weigh more
Reply:use a toothbrush to scrub it. most shoe stores like footlocker and champs sell shoe cleaner, so you can use that solution. spray it on, let it sit for about 3 minutes, then scrub with the used toothbrush.
Reply:some companies have cleaning instructions but others say that washing them will ruin them... check with the manufacturer before you wash them..
Reply:It ususally depends on what the shoe is made of. Don't use bleach. It might make the shoe turn yellow or at leat the stitches might turn yellow and/or your shoes will fall apart faster. I use either Formula 409 or laundry detergent (I use Gain) with warm water. I use a toothbrush to get into the grooves and it helps to get the dirt out of the stitches. Detergent is good to get the stitches clean. Don't get the shoes too wet because it will take a while for them to dry. Also, be careful of logos if they are sewn into the shoe, they might bleed. I wash around the logo sometimes, but usually detergent won't do bad things to it....after all, you use it on your clothes. Hope this helps/works. :)
Reply:I wash mine in the washing machine with cascade dishwashing detergent. You can also put them in the washingmachine if you don't want to put cascade in your washingmachine. It helps get your shoes really white and keeps them white for awhile. I pull my shoelaces out and tie them together in a knot so I can find them easier and so the tongue on the shoes will have a chance to get cleaned. I don't ever put mine in the dryer, but I will put them in a window to dry, or in front of a fan.


When I am out of cascade then I have used shout and sprayed them down before I put them in the washingmachine!


Good Luck!
Reply:Some people put them in the washing machine, I often scrub them with a shoe polish brush in soapy water. Then dry in the sun. Works wonders always.
Reply:Put them in the washing machine. Some dryers like mine, have a rack that you can sit the shoes on so they don't tumble in the dryer, otherwise air dry but it takes some time.
Reply:Running shoes are just like bras. If you take care of them they last a long time. It's OK to wash them in a washer, but don't use bleach. The chlorine will cause the rubber to break down faster. Never, never put them in the dryer. Open the laces and pull the tongues out, then let them dry in the sun or in front of your heat register(in winter) Use powder to help absorb odor, so you won't need to wash them as often.
Reply:I use magic eraser on the leather part, and wash them in the washer with a towel. If weather permits I dry them outside, I use a shoe rack in the dryer so they dont bang around. Like new!
Reply:I always throw mine in the washer with a load of towels, they look great, can't stand dirty shoes.It works give it a shot, I always use Shout on them, give them a good soak.
Reply:Just throw them in the washer, but not the dryer. To dry them loosen the shoe strings, lift the tongue out and sit them on a flat surface, sole down.
Reply:Put them in the washing machine. It works good
Reply:I used laundry detergent and bleach on some the other day that had been soaked on some amusement rides the day before. Soaked them in a small tub for about 15 minutes, then used the water hose to rinse them out. Dried in the hot sun and they came out really well
Reply:It depends on how much use they get, especially running. While I can't say one way or the other, when I was running the belief was that washing them sped up the decline in cusioning in the soles.





The foam soles are just chemical concoctions that begin to deteriorate the moment they are dry and into the box.
Reply:Yup! Just the other day. Washed with the rest of my laundry on reg. cycle and air dryed. Tie your shoes first so they dont get tangeled in with the rest of the laundry. Came out looking almost new again.
Reply:Throw them in the washing machine and dry outdoors in the sun.
Reply:Always in the machine. If real dirty, use spray %26amp; wash, plus


liquid tide w/bleach poured directly on the shoes, let set a few


minutes and wash them with your towels.





works great.





you may want to stuff them(with wash cloths) while they dry, I don't put them in the dryer.








good luck


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