Here Are Four Techniques for Maintaining the Quality of Your Skechers

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   You shouldn't wash your Skechers, especially if they're a reflective or performance style. Washing machines hasten the decomposition of performance shoes, which are the athletic equivalent to Skechers. Light-up shoes can have their lights destroyed by a washing machine.

   • A quick trip to the Skechers website will reveal the model of your footwear if you're unsure.

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   Remove stubborn mud and debris from your shoes by brushing them off with a rag. You should brush off the dirt from your shoes before you reach for the water. You can use anything from a rag to an old toothbrush to a sponge to a towel as your brush. [1]

   • By first brushing off the excess dirt, you can clean your Skechers without reinjecting the dirt you just brushed off.

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   Mix a drop or two of laundry detergent with a cup of warm water. Soapy water is the result of mixing detergent into water. [2]

   • Warm water speeds up the cleaning process and should be used instead of cold.

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   Use the soapy water and a rag to scrub the insides of your shoes. Use the warm soapy water to wash your hands, toothbrush, or other items. Scuff your footwear on all sides. [3] You shouldn't forget to replace your shoes' bottoms, either. You should also remove any insoles from your shoes and give them a good brushing.

   • Pay close attention to any particularly dirty areas of your shoes.

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   Clean the shoes with a damp rag and some fresh water. Soak a clean towel, rag, or sponge in a new bowl of water. Remove all traces of soap from your shoes by thoroughly wiping them down. [4]

   • While wiping your shoes down, try to avoid getting them completely soaked.

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   The insoles and shoes need to air dry. Your shoes should be stored in a dry, cool, and airy location. Take out your insoles after washing them and let them dry completely before putting them back into your shoes. Don't be impatient and throw your shoes in the dryer before they have completely air dried, which could take several days.

   • Drying your shoes in a hot dryer can seriously warp the soles and uppers.
   • Put a fan next to your shoes to help them dry out faster. [5]

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   Tie the shoes with a ribbon or string, then place them in a delicates bag. When traveling without a proper shoe bag, a pillowcase can serve as a makeshift solution. Ideally, you'd use a white, thin pillowcase, but any will do. Don't forget to fasten the top of the pillow case or the zipper on the bag containing your fragiles. [6]

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   Put your footwear through a cold wash cycle with detergent. Even though you're only washing the shoes, use as much detergent as you would for a full load of laundry. Don't forget to adjust the temperature of your washer to cold; otherwise, the heat may ruin your shoes' multiple layers of protection. [7]

   • The washing machine may make a few noises from your shoes bouncing around, but that's to be expected and shouldn't bother you.

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   Air out your shoes and inserts. Please allow insoles to dry completely outside of your shoes after washing. Put your shoes somewhere dry. Depending on the humidity where you live, drying your shoes could take several days.

   • Don't dry your Skechers in the dryer, as doing so may cause the shoe's materials to separate.

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   Suede, nubuck, and leather shoes should never be machine-washed. Nubuck is a type of buffed leather, while suede is leather that has been rubbed to make it velvety. Don't put these shoes in the washing machine or let them get soaked in water because that will ruin the material.

   • Find out what kind of leather your shoes are by looking them up online or checking the inside of the shoe for a label.

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   Use a suede brush on your nubuck or suede footwear. When brushing your shoes, use short, light strokes so as not to wear down the material. If you want your shoes to look their best, make sure to brush the nap in the same direction on your final pass. [8]

   • Instead of a suede brush, you can use a brass wire brush, a crepe brush, or even a suede eraser block.
   • Even a used toothbrush will do in a pinch. [9]
   • Suede and nubuck shoes should not be treated with polish or conditioners.

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   You can use soapy water and a rag to clean any kind of leather that isn't suede or nubuck. Put some laundry detergent into the warm water in a small bowl. You can clean leather by rubbing it with water that has been soapy. Rinse with fresh water afterward to remove the soap residue. [10]

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   Treat your footwear with a waterproofing spray. Waterproofing sprays for shoes, both Skechers and generic, are available at any shoe store. Apply a coat of spray to the shoe's upper, wait a few minutes for it to dry, and then apply another coat. Remove any surplus with a towel wipe. [11]

   • Spraying your shoes should be done in a well-ventilated area.
   • Please wait a few hours for your shoes to dry before wearing them.

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   Remove the shoelaces and pre-treat any stains with laundry detergent. To take off your shoes, untie the laces and then pull them through the holes. To clean stained shoe laces, first dab the affected areas with some laundry detergent or stain remover. [12]

   • To keep the laces in good condition, you can use a toothbrush and some soapy water to clean the eyelets.

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   Throw the shoelaces into a delicates bag and run them through a normal cycle in the washing machine. To prevent the laces from becoming entangled in the washing machine, place them in a delicates bag or a pillow case before washing. If you don't want your shoelaces to get tangled in the wash, put them in a delicates bag or tie them into a pillowcase. [13]

   • They can be washed along with other things in the washing machine.
   • Because laces aren't fragile, you can wash them in the same cycle as your regular laundry.

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   Please hang the laces to dry. Drying them can be done either by hanging them or spreading them out on a towel. Avoid putting your shoelaces in the dryer, as this could cause them to shrink or stretch. Depending on the humidity, drying your shoelaces could take a few hours. [14]

   • To expedite drying time, give them a quick squeeze in a towel before hanging them up.

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   For 30 minutes, soak your white laces in a mixture of bleach and water. To disinfect, mix a small amount of bleach into water in a bowl. Soak the shoelaces for half an hour in the solution, and then thoroughly rinse them. [15]

   • To prevent skin irritation, always use gloves when working with bleach.
   • To dry the laces, just hang them up as you normally would.

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