Trainers like Nike Air Max 95 Ultra SE Grey do not come cheap and therefore they are an investment that if looked after, should last for some considerable time. Since this type of footwear is designed to be used whilst active, the chances are that they will eventually get dirty.
If this is all that happens and no damage is sustained, whilst playing contact sports, then at least you know that there is something that can be done to restore the look of them to how they were when boxed.
Washing Trainers
Inevitably there will come a time when trainers need to be washed, this is especially the case for those who have white ones. Washing trainers thoroughly is the best way of restoring them to look as good as new. However, washing and even drying these shoes must be done sensibly otherwise you could end up destroying your pride and joy.
Trainers should be washed gently with non-biological detergents and soft brushes. They can even be put in the washing machine, at low temperatures. It is best to tie the laces together and to wash them with a large duvet, this stops them from constantly banging against the drum. If you get your trainers safely washed without damaging them, then the next challenge is to dry them thoroughly without destroying them.
Drying Trainers
When you wash trainers, or even if they get wet from the elements, it is important to dry them well so no lingering dampness can eat away at the inside of the shoe and cause damage to the sponges and insoles that add comfort and cushioning to feet.
Leaving trainers outdoors on a washing line in the shade and away from extreme temperatures, is the safest way to naturally dry trainers. This option can take quite a while depending on daytime temperatures, humidity, and whether it is breezy or calm.
Clothes Dryer Option
If you cannot wait for your trainers to dry naturally and need them urgently, then the process can be speeded up by placing the shoes in a clothes dryer. This is a little risky because the dryer can damage the more vulnerable parts of a trainer, such as the delicate interior. There is also the possibility that trainers might shrink a little too. Removing the laces is advisable when using this drying method and any insoles that may have been added for comfort.
The trainers can be wrapped in towels to protect them from the metal drum, and this also acts as a shield against direct contact with heat, which can cause the surface coating of trainers to crack or even flake off. This causes discoloration and if a lot of coating comes away, then trainers may no longer be waterproof.
Hair Dryers
Again, not ideal, but the humble hairdryer can get trainers dry quickly in an emergency. This is one of the only other methods available for a quick fix and is recommended for those who are not proud owners of a clothes dryer.
It is best to monitor this method continuously, unattended hair drying on trainers can not only damage the shoe, but this can also be a fire hazard. The safest way to dry trainers with this method is by having warm and not hot airflow. Keeping the trainers at a reasonable distance from the dryer is a sensible practice as well.
