team Unruly Bush wrote:
me too ! wrote:
Funny ... I do this, too!
Even better, run in the snow!
Last time I did this I was amazed at how clean my shoes were afterwards.
team Unruly Bush wrote:
me too ! wrote:
Funny ... I do this, too!
Even better, run in the snow!
Last time I did this I was amazed at how clean my shoes were afterwards.
I trained with some Kenyon runners for a weekend at a camp in New Mexico. They cleaned their sneakers with soap and water in a 5 gallon bucket and a brush.
Personally, I just use a broom and a wet-vac vacuum to get the heavy dirt off
down south wrote:
I have never cleaned my running shoes.
Same
Old is as old does wrote:
down south wrote:
I have never cleaned my running shoes.
Same
+1
I get 2 new pairs every 4 weeks. When I wash them I take out the liner and strings and put them on delicate with cool water and a liquid detergent. Otherwise, I use 91% alcohol and a cloth or just some water and cloth.
I print out every pearl clutching post on letsrun regarding transgender athletes RUNNING, COMPETING, SCARING the trolls on this site. And I use that paper to wipe the crud off my shoes as well as wrapping up fish at the fish market and lining the bottom of bird cages.
Quick showering to take away the worst of dirt, then I put them in the washingmachine together with a big ugly old towel (to protect them from being damaged when spinning).
After I put them out on the veranda (summer) or on the heated bathroom floor (winter).
If a machine is gentle enough for washing silk lingerie, it won't destroy your shoes
;p
I throw my kids shoes in the laundry. But I've never washed a pair of my own in 20+ years of running. Either gets rained on or run in snow or just let it be.
SofSole shoe cleaner works great - foam action that cleans and deodorizes, no worry about water or drying. If you shop around can find for under $5.
Good to clean shoes that have been retired and want to use for casual wear.
Luis-M-Guerra wrote:
Skip Treadway wrote:
I run on dirt roads and trails. My shoes are always dirty.
Should I be cleaning them, and how?
Bucket with lukewarm water, and get a toothbrush (obviously one you don't plan on using to brush your teeth)
In other words, if there was such a thing as a toothbrush in england, this is the one that you would use.
King Tiger wrote:
If a machine is gentle enough for washing silk lingerie, it won't destroy your shoes
;p
The silk is not thrown around from wall to wall, thus the big towel for the shoes.
Only hobby joggers clean their shoes.
Rather than write it again, here's a cut-and-paste excerpt from my book of tips to become a better runner. This is Tip 76.
fisky wrote:
excerpt from my book of tips to become a better runner. This is Tip 76.
And that makes you a better runner, are you having a laff?, this is Runners World hobby jogger stuff.
Rainy day runs. Otherwise, I never clean them. Don't see the point.
Eliud Kipchoge can be seen cleaning his running shoes with water and a brush in the Breaking 2 documentary. Around 22 minute mark:
https://youtu.be/hJMmG_iLbts?t=1320
I remember seeing something similar in the documentary about Geoffrey Kamworor called The Unknown Runner. It's on Amazon Prime for those interested. Good movie.
Just throw them away and get new ones if they get dirty.
It never occurred to me that I could clean my running shoes until I ran into this thread. I run on roads, and it doesn't get dirty much. I like the look of well-used shoes though.
I. however, do wipe my cleats regularly; I don't wash them. I like clean cleats, probably because of all the grass they pick up while playing.
Spic and Span or any anti microbial kitchen/bathroom cleaner is what I use. Spray on sole and outside (take insoles out) let sit for a minute then scrub with brush with some hot water to rinse. Watch out for the ones that use bleach.
I have some phobia about microorganisms that will chew off my appendages. You can also use Scotchguard to help prevent dirt clinging to shoes, I did that.