How to wash
How to wash sneakers
Canvas and knit sneakers can go in the machine; leather and suede are cleaned by hand. Always take out the laces and insoles, and dry them without heat – the glue hates it.
Always follow your garment's own label – it beats any general advice.
Canvas and knit
- Remove laces and insoles; brush the dirt off the soles while dry.
- Put them in a mesh bag with a couple of towels (to stop the banging), 30 °C gentle cycle, spin up to 600.
- Stuff with paper and dry at room temperature, away from radiators.
Leather
- Wipe the upper with a damp cloth and a drop of soap; scrub soles with a brush and baking soda. Once dry – leather cream.
Suede
- Dry only: a suede brush and eraser. Water leaves marks.
Common mistakes
- The dryer – soles come unglued and the fabric shrinks.
- Chlorine bleach – it yellows white soles.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked
Got the whole label?
Pick all its symbols and get the washer, dryer and iron settings in one place.
Decode the labelPrintable symbol chart →01Can sneakers go in the washing machine?
Canvas and knit – yes, 30 °C gentle cycle in a bag. Leather, suede, and ones with lights or air units – no.
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