r/SneakerCleaning

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Is there a way to clean these without damaging them? I have tried Dawn soft scrubbing and wiping with microfiber cloth. Pls and thank u

I was told that our planned walk was "an ultra-easy, fully paved walk through a greenhouse".

Turned out, it was a 3-mile dirt path hike through an outdoor desert landscape. They got covered in dusty dirt. I tried a leaf blower, and banging them together, to no avail.

Another me would have just replaced them, but that's not something I can afford to do, and these were my only non "running shoe" or "work boot"-looking shoes.

Any chance for restoring these otherwise-new pitch black sneakers?

These are the "Skechers Slip-ins: Arch Fit Arcade - See Ya There"

The website says they are "machine washable" on the product page, but in the Q&A below it, all of the responses say they aren't.

The description also says "removeable insole", but it didn't feel like it was going to come out without a fight.

I went hiking on some pretty rough trails and got most of the mud and dirt off of the shoes, but I’m having a tough time getting whatever this is out. It seems like it’s a liquid of some sorts. Doesn’t seem to be just dirt. Any ideas?

Im Urlaub ist mir ein Malheur mit meinen geliebten, knapp 2 Monate alten, Adidas Handball Spezial passiert. Beim Passieren eines Bahnübergangs bin ich mit der Spitze des Schuhs an der Schiene hängen geblieben und der unschöne Fleck von Bild 1 war das Resultat.

Nach ein wenig Recherche im Internet sollte ich den Fleck mit Küchenpapier abtupfen und anschließend mit Backpulver o.ä. abstreuen und nach nächtlichem Einwirken ausbürsten dies habe ich nun zwei Mal gemacht (Bild 2, Bild 3).

Meines Erachtens nach wird der Fleck weniger, vielleicht bilde ich mir das aber von Bild 2 zu Bild 3 auch ein.

Hat jemand von Euch vielleicht eine Idee, wie ich diesen unschönen Fleck rausbekomme? Ich würde ungerne den Schuh verhunzen.

Vielleicht war hier ja mal jemand in einer ähnlich misslichen Lage.

Ich freue mich über jeden Tipp!

first photo - actual state

do you guys have any tips for cleaning them? im afraid to use too much water and losing its color

a couple of weeks ago o dropped a pepsi can and i guess i didn’t realise that my converse took the brunt of the hit😭 i haven’t noticed because it’s been a tough month and i am just now getting to cleaning my appartment. i also don’t think i can put them in the wash because we share laundry and it is a top loader. any help would be GREATLY appreciated thank you😭

I know I’m a bastard for letting my trainers reach this bad a state. I am sorry. Truly…

I see a lot of different recommendations for cleaning and wanted a take. What I should use and for what area etc. I figured this would be a good place to get opinions. Maybe looking to whiten the midsoles too. Thanks in advance.

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Can somebody help me with how do I clean this mess up, these are new and I wore them just once

It's starting to grey.. vivobarefoot primus lite 3.5

I got these for my 7yr old son from a reseller platform and I bought them knowing they had these stains. They were stupid cheap so thought id surely be able to clean em up. I haven't cleaned any 4s before and definitely dont want to damage the bright yellow color so thought id check with those who have better knowledge for this area. So far ive oy used one of those eraser brush things. I have no idea what the stain is either.

Note to bf - not to wear the suede when eating Singapore crab with hands 😭 but i said to wear the shoes so i feel guilty

Washed my new sneakers and now they are stained. Please help me get them white again. I didn’t put them in the dryer either.