Can I Put Shoes in the Dryer?

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Drying clothes in the dryer became a new norm. But what about footwear? Can you put shoes in the dryer?

Can You Put Shoes in the Dryer?

Do not put your shoes in the dryer. The high heat can warp the soles (source) and affect the glue or other materials used in the shoe. It is best to dry your shoes away from any source of excessive heat.

These shoe brands unanimously confirm this statement:

Nike (source – official website)
Adidas (source – official website)
Vans (source – official website)
Converse (source – official website)
New Balance (source – official website)
Hoka One One (source – our other article)

Can You Dry Shoes in the Sun?

Letting your shoes air dry in the sun is not advisable. Adidas recommends avoiding direct sunlight since certain types of shoes might change their coloring or shrink (source). If you are going to place your shoes outside, choose a shady spot.

The Best Way to Dry Shoes

The best way to dry shoes is by leaving them air dry.

To improve the airflow, pull the tongue out to open the shoe. Also, if possible, remove the insole and the laces and dry them separately. If you are going to place your shoes outside, choose a shady spot.

How Long Does it Take to Air Dry Shoes

Air drying sneakers takes approx. twelve hours. The exact time depends on the specific shoe, the room’s ambient temperature, humidity, etc. However, air drying isn’t the only safe method you can use. We have tested five ways to dry shoes both safely and fast and found the quickest one. For more information, read our dedicated article.

How to Dry Shoes in the Dryer?

If you decide to put your shoes into the dryer, despite not being recommended, use low heat to minimize the risk of damage. To prevent the shoes from banging loudly in the dryer or pushing the dryer door open, you can use this easy trick. Take the shoes and tie all the laces together in one small knot at the end. Then close the laces in the dryer door, leaving the knot outside the dryer. This way, you will keep the shoes still.

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How to wash Hoka One One shoes

How to wash Hoka One One shoes

If you own a pair of Hoka One One shoes, you are probably a serious runner, and in no time, you will have to deal with the question, how to clean your Hoka shoes to keep them in the best condition as long as possible. After my husband’s 100k Ultra SkyMarathon championship, I spent some time researching just that. Since I have not found any washing tips on the official Hoka One One website, and the answer was a bit hidden in the internet web, I have created this post to spare you some time.

The best way to wash Hoka One One shoes

The best way to clean Hoka shoes, is to hand wash them with warm water, soap, and a sponge. After washing let your Hoka’s air dry in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight or source of excessive heat such as radiator. Below you can find a step-by-step guide on how to wash Hoka shoes.

Can you wash Hoka One One shoes in the washing machine?

Washing Hoka One One footwear in the washing machine is not advised by Hoka due to the possible damage.

How to dry Hoka One One shoes

After washing your Hoka One One shoes, let them air dry. If you haven’t done it earlier, remove the insole (if possible) to dry separately. Depending on the room’s ambient temperature, humidity, etc., air drying Hoka shoes will take about twelve hours. If you would prefer a much faster way to dry your shoes check out our dedicated article, where we have tested five safe ways to dry shoes fast on our Hoka shoe collection.

If you decide to air dry your shoes, don’t leave them in the sun since it might damage them (the shoes might change coloring, shrink, etc.). If you live in an apartment, a great place to air dry your shoes is a window sill.

Hoka One One emphasizes that you should not put the shoes into the dryer because the heat will cause damage. You should also avoid drying your Hoka shoes near any source of excessive heat, such as a radiator.

Do not put them into the dryer because the heat will cause damage!

 

How I wash Hoka One One shoes

1.  Remove the laces and the insole and wash them separately with warm water and soap.
2.  Shake off any loose dirt from the shoe (some might have been hidden under the insole).
3.  Wash the shoe thoroughly with warm water, soap (optional), and a sponge. I also use a soft brush for the sole. An effective way to wash the fabric thoroughly is to rub your hands against each other while holding the fabric with one hand from the inside and the other from the outside under the running water until the water is clear. Repeat this process all over the shoe.
4.  In the end, fill the shoe with water and pour it out several times to rinse the inside of the shoe.
5.  Let the laces, insole, and shoes dry.

Here is the before and after.

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