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.
Have you ever tried washing your Hokas in the washing machine?
Hi Debra,
thank you for reading my post and for your comment :)!
And about the dishwasher, no, as a matter of fact, I have never washed any shoes in the dishwasher. I have never thought about this option. But to be honest, the process explained above is sufficient for me. However, I have to say that if I have old, stinky 😀 shoes that need cleaning, I don’t mind tossing them into the washing machine, since a bit of additional damage isn’t an issue.
Have a nice day :)!
I meant have you ever washed Hokas in the dishwasher?
Thanks for the info, good article!????
Thank you so much! I am glad you liked it.
Thank you for the post. You would think the company would provide this info.
You’re welcome!
Thanks i looked on their site and couldn’t find it either. Thanks for your great explanation and the pics!
Hi Kimberly, thank you for the kind words. I’m glad I could help!
Thank you for your detailed explanation on what to do and not do! I was about to put in the washing machine and decided to read up on it first! This saved my shoes!!!
Hi Tracey, thank you for your comment! I am glad I could help :).
Thanks for the information… will try your method!