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HOW TO WASH ATHLETIC SHOES WITH FILTHY SOLES

pdlinda — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 02:31:10 GMT

I have 3 pairs of sneakers and other casual shoes that need washing.

The soles are filthy.

Should I just wash them separately? Should I put them in some type of bag?

I've washed slippers a number of times but I only wear them around the house, so the soles are clean.

Thank you!!

Re: HOW TO WASH ATHLETIC SHOES WITH FILTHY SOLES

on the bay — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:29:11 GMT

@pdlinda,

When I've had really dirty soles I put on disposable gloves and take an old rough sponge and scrub under hot water or even outside first.

Then I throw the sponge and gloves away and put shoes in a laundry bag so they don't fly around in the washer or dryer and wash in hot water, detergent separately from anything else. Then put in dryer. If it takes too long to dry you could also put them outside in the sun too.

Re: HOW TO WASH ATHLETIC SHOES WITH FILTHY SOLES

spumoni99 — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:34:32 GMT

I would use a magic eraser on them.

Re: HOW TO WASH ATHLETIC SHOES WITH FILTHY SOLES

Scooby Doo — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:34:50 GMT

I put mine in the washer with dirty throw rugs then let them air dry. I wouldn't put them in the sun because they might shrink.

Re: HOW TO WASH ATHLETIC SHOES WITH FILTHY SOLES

aoldgirl — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:55:47 GMT

Well heres my 2 cents worth, I would soak those soles in about an inch of hot soappy water, just to loosen up the dirt. like maybe over nite. then remove the shoes and scrub, if necerssary, then use the magic earser thingy. If its just the soles, no need for the washer/dryer.

Re: HOW TO WASH ATHLETIC SHOES WITH FILTHY SOLES

Goldengate8361 — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:07:48 GMT

I would never wash my athletic shoes. If I had mud on them, I'd wear them in wet grass to get that off. Expensive athletic shoes are typically not made for washing...I don't think. The bottoms will necessarily get dirty....they're shoes, after all. simple canvas keds might be ok in the washer but I wouldn't call those athletic shoes.

Re: HOW TO WASH ATHLETIC SHOES WITH FILTHY SOLES

Ainhisg — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:04:02 GMT

Clean the soles outside with a scrub brush either using your outside spigot or a bucket of water. After that, just wash them all together. I usually throw in a couple of old towels to help with the noise and cleaning of the shoes.

To address another poster's comment, most expensive athletic shoes can be easily washed. I have $160 runners in which I power walk, and they've been washed numerous times. I've washed my runners for as long as I've been running/power walking, which is decades. lol Afterall, serious athletes put their shoes through everything with rain, snow, muddy trails, etc. They are made to be tough! I don't remove the insoles when I wash them, either. (I don't buy special insoles, but if I did, I *would* remove them.) Just toss them in the washer and wash in hot water.

Here is where you have to do things "right." Don't dry your athletic shoes in the dryer or the sun! Remove any insoles so the shoe can properly dry. I usually set them flat to dry on our covered porch or in the garage.

Re: HOW TO WASH ATHLETIC SHOES WITH FILTHY SOLES

Love to Run — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:33:14 GMT

I wash my running shoes all the time. Just remove the insoles and wash on a normal cycle (works fine in a top loader or a front loader). You can place paper towels or newspaper inside and set them out to dry. I dry mine without anything inside. Never put them in the dryer, the glue will run and discolor your shoes and it may also alter the fit of the shoe.

Re: HOW TO WASH ATHLETIC SHOES WITH FILTHY SOLES

pdlinda — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:36:49 GMT

@Love to Run I'm going to take your advice. It seems to be the simplest and I live in an apt. so I can't utilize the outside to rinse off the soles after I "scrub them."

I'll put some old towels in the washing machine to try and "balance the load." Thanks so much!