Most runners have a special connection with their shoes. Your shoes see you through the good races and the bad. So, show your shoes some appreciation by caring for them properly. They'll last longer too.
If you're running outside your shoes come across everything from mud and puddles to leaves and grit. All of this dirt can make your shoes look worn out before they really are.
Glossary
- Sockliner:
- A sock-liner is a removable lining inside many ASICS shoes. You can wash it and re-insert it to keep your shoes fresh.
- If possible, remove the sock-liner or insole and wash it separately. This will help make the inside of your shoe fresher. Laces can be washed or replaced.
- Surface dirt such as mud and grit can be cleaned off with an old toothbrush or nail brush, a little warm water and a gentle, anti-grease soap. This should take care of the dirt, and is fine to do once in a while.
- To dry your shoes, don't place them near a heating device such as a radiator. Direct heat will alter the shape of the shoe. Open out the shoe and then stuff the inside with kitchen paper or newspaper. The paper will absorb the dampness inside the shoe. A shoe takes about twelve hours to dry out.
So once in a while your shoes just need a makeover!
Tip: If you're a frequent runner, you may want to use two pairs of shoes for winter running, so you can alternate between them as each pair dries out.
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Comments
Alexandria :
I have the asics hyper-rocket girl shoes. They have dirt stuck in the little holes wear the metal spikes go in! how do i get it out?? thanks so much!
Mar. 07, 2010
Zenzi Mulder :
Hi,
I have a pair of ASICS and they are a gift from god considering the work I do. I clean a hospital on my own so have to walk alot and wear my ASICS doing it. Question is, my shoes are now grotty as anything but its not due to dirt but due to dirty water, chemicals etc. Do I machine wash em or with a damp cloth because I have a feeling a damp cloth aint going to work. Any advice would be very much appreciated
Oct. 10, 2009
Moster :
Raymond Dolan - Gore offer a huge range of Breatable waterproof (gore-tex) jackets in various colours too. check out their website or places like Run4it who also have a website. I got a fantastic one from run4it
Jul. 27, 2009
Craig Charlton :
I know they were cheap but nice to be in a pair of asics again my feet are liking me for it
got a pair of gel 1130 and they feel like they are made to measure, if you see a pair get them
Jul. 26, 2009
Craig Charlton :
a tooth brush and some washing up / degreaser liquid and thats it, never use a washing machine as the excess heat can losing the glues that old your shoes together and before you know it your sole has fell off
that happened to me with some old school asics and nikes
Jul. 26, 2009
Raymond Dolan :
Can anyone recommend a breathable waterproof running jacket
Jul. 19, 2009
konstantinos :
how frequently should i clean my asics in the washing machine? this info, could be really useful for me cause i run over 4 miles 4 times a week. thanks in advance
Jul. 19, 2009
Adrian Gerrard :
Can you use any water protector sprays?
Jul. 06, 2009
Dovydas Sankauskas :
Don't wash your shoes in the washing machine. Clean them with a damp cloth.
Jul. 04, 2009
Sin :
I bought my new ASICS CUMULUS first ever :) Everything is wonderful, fit perfectly like made fo my feet, very light, look durable but it cost me alot i dnt want them to wash in washing machine as the company shoe care instructions strickly say not to put them in wahsing machine. I would like to buy a clearner instead for these shoes as im pretty frequent runner. Any help would be gerat. Thanx
Jun. 30, 2009
warren oliphant :
I've worn ASICS shoes for over 20 years and i wash them in the washing mashine with a large towel once in a while. they always come out soft and fresh. their quality has never deteriorated because of the machine wash, and I've run with a lot of different shoes over the years.
Thanks ASICS for a great running shoe. It's by far the most comfortable, and most durable of any other brand I've used.
May. 15, 2009
Ricky Bobby :
@tamara, NO.
Apr. 21, 2009
Tamara :
Hi, so it's really wise to put them into washing maschine? This is the easiest and quickest way for me.
Thanks, Tamara
Mar. 11, 2009
Raphaël (ASICS staff) :
@Jez: cleaning your shoes always carries some risk. Detergents and the washing process are abrasive, and will age the material in your shoes. However, so does dirt, and as a regular runner, you'll probably want to keep your gear clean. As long as you don't wreck the shoes in the wash, and ensure that they dry out completely before using them again, you should be fine.
Feb. 25, 2009
Jez Thomas :
You say, 'This should take care of the dirt, and is fine to do once in a while.'. I'm really lucky in that almost all of my running is over dirty fields and hills; so will I impair the quality of my shoes if I clean them several times a month?
Thanks a lot,
Jez
Feb. 24, 2009