Shoes

[coffee drinker]

Has anyone tried washing sneakers.  If so, how did they come out.   I have a pair that claim to be washable and I'm reluctant to wash them for fear of ruining them.  They weren't cheap.

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[henderson]

I have "washable" sneakers as well.  I've washed them many times.  Just do not put in the dryer.

[Desert Lily]

I wash my washable sneakers, and they turn out great. I set them on a rug to air dry and never put them in the dryer.

[Scooby Doo]

I wash mine often because I garden in them.  I put them in the washer with throw rugs so they don't bang around.  Then let them air dry.  Haven't had any issues, but I wouldn't use hot water.

[Krimpette]

I wash most of my sneakers.  I just don't put them in the dryer.  I hang them by the shoelaces until they dry.  Usually takes a couple of days, but that's not a problem for me.

[SilleeMee]

I've always washed my sneaks, even the non-washable variety like Skechers. I use Lysol Laundry Sanitizer in the wash plus Nellies and that gets rid of any and all odors plus it kills germs. Don't put them in the dryer. Just air dry.

[Imaoldhippie]

I have been washing sneakers for 30 some years.

[rockygems123]

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@coffee drinker wrote:

Has anyone tried washing sneakers.  If so, how did they come out.   I have a pair that claim to be washable and I'm reluctant to wash them for fear of ruining them.  They weren't cheap.

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@coffee drinker 

I've tried washable shoe brand BZees, they range from loafers, booties, boots, they may have sneakers.

They wash beautifully.  Their price point is pretty good too.  Highly recommend, incredibly comfortable shoes.

[Another new name Sue]

I just get a bucket of warm soapy (laundry det) water and scrub with a brush, rinse and allow to dry with newspaper stuffed in the toes. I take the liners out if they are removable.  I don't like to put anything too dirty in my machine because I wash my nicer things there.  Also we are restricted on water, so I have to think of that too.

I have washed them in the machine over the years, and they come out ok.

[coffee drinker]

Thank you, everyone.  Going to give it a try according to your instructions.

ETA == If anyone cares, my sneakers came out perfect.  Put them outside to dry yesterday.