Leather, suede, nubuck, and designer sneakers should always be cleaned by hand to avoid warping, fading, or permanent damage. Prep and dry properly—remove laces, use mesh bags, choose mild detergent, ...

We’ve all been in this scenario: you’ve worn your favorite pair of shoes to the very edge of “toss ’em” status. A pair so dirty that when you try them at ...

If you break into a cold sweat when you’re asked to remove your stinky sneakers at the airport or a friend’s house, it could be time to rethink how you treat odor in your shoes. Here’s how to wash ...

The first rule of machine-washing sneakers: Do not try this on suede, leather or knit shoes. Canvas only! STEP 1 Unlace your shoes. This allows water to get into your sneaker’s amazingly grimy eyelets ...

Timeless, chic, and versatile, white sneakers are an undeniable wardrobe classic. But a lot of their cool cache relies on keeping them crisp and clean, which isn’t the easiest task. We polled a group ...

In recent years, we've seen a new category of footwear being marketed: machine-washable shoes. Often featuring knit fabric uppers, these sneakers and flats were touted as easier to clean and care for ...