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eugen
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 Posted: 02/16/08 - 02:30 Post subject:
I hear that you have to change your running shoes every now and then. Also, since I run in the countryside often my shoes get dirty. I clean them immediately but there are dirt residues that cannot be cleaned easily. What do you think about washing running shoes? It looks like a good idea to me.
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Posted: 03/20/08 - 22:52 Post subject:
Yeah, I know what you mean. My shoes get dirty too. I wash them often. Don’t worry. They will be OK after that. Of course, it depends on the material they were made of. If you feel uncomfortable wearing them after washing try to dry them slowly. There are some kinds of shoes that cannot be washed. I mean, they can be washed but they change their shape slightly after drying thus making it possible for you to get blisters. In such case you shouldn’t wash them. Just clean them as much as you can. When they get dirty beyond repair, get a new pair.
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heresy
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Posted: 06/05/08 - 18:25 Post subject:
Do not put your shoes in the washing machine, and never put them in the dryer. If you must wash them, use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe off dirt/mud, stuff them with newspaper, and let air dry.
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puttputt
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Posted: 03/17/09 - 23:29 Post subject:
Definitely don't wash your shoes in the washing machine. By all means, clean them off but that's it.
Washing machines (and especially dryers) will mess up your shoes and that's far too expensive.
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shirts4runners
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Posted: 03/25/09 - 01:18 Post subject: Dirty Shoes
Plus, the dirtier your shoes get the more you look like a real runner. I always feel weird running in brand new shiny shoes. I want to tell people, "I run in these, really, they're not just for show." Dirty shoes feel more comfortable, because you know you've put in some time together.
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