Do you ever wash your shoes?
By maezee
@maezee (41997)
United States
March 22, 2016 6:55pm CST
I am totally serious here. I just threw in the wash a pair of short fake Ugg boots that I paid only like $10 for as a guinea pig for washing shoes. Cant say Ive ever done it. So I am waiting in trepidation to see if they make it through the wash....and then the dryer!
I have a pair of Chuck Taylors (sneakers) that I paid too much that I want to try it on too - I have abused them for too long. Have you ever washed sneakers?
Have you ever done this? Or washed them in a different way? Did anything get ruined?
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
23 Mar 16
I let the caked on mud dry, remove as much as I can before washing them.
@maezee some people use an old toothbrush to get rid of some of the residue.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
23 Mar 16
The only time i do is if they get really muddy and i can't wash it off my self. I've never had any issues washing shoes i just take the shoe laces out of them and tumble dry low or set on heater to dry itself.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
22 Mar 16
I haven't personally but I can remember my grandmother throwing our sneakers in the wash before. I don't know if the newer washers can withstand it. The only thing you don't want to put in to wash is suede. Firs (on things like uggs) should be fine.
Good Luck.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
23 Mar 16
@maezee I've not heard that but I imagine it would do that. I think leather would be easier to restore to it's natural shine though.
@rina110383 (24495)
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23 Mar 16
I wash my sneakers using brush and laundry soap/powder. Then, let them dry under the sun.
@rina110383 (24495)
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23 Mar 16
@maezee Yes, I've been doing it since then. You could also hang them to dry.
@ReiraLee (214)
• Singapore
23 Mar 16
No, as usually my shoes are not that dirty that I need to wash them. But I do take a wet cloth to just wipe away the dust or dirt on the shoes, especially if they are a slightly more expensive pair.
I don't spend too much on shoes since I am going to wear them around... so as long they don't cause blisters and look relatively nice, I'll buy them.
