How do you look after your shoes? Got a top tip? Or do you swear by one of the ones we’ve covered? Tell us in the comments!

@STEPHAN1808

3 жыл бұрын

I use this groceries.asda.com/product/cleaning-essentials/dr-beckmann-carpet-cleaner-stain-remover/910001804257 works a treat.

@STEPHAN1808

3 жыл бұрын

As soon as you take your shoes off spray in odor-eaters shoe spray

@badmuppet6532

3 жыл бұрын

On a slight aside if you have smelly feet the try using a white vinegar and warm water soak....

You’re welcome: 2:20 first tip for cleaning 3:00 second tip for cleaning 5:00 first tip for drying 6:01 second tip for drying 6:55 first tip for stinky 7:28 second tip for stinky 7:43 third tip for stinky

@Defender78

10 ай бұрын

When it comes to drying the shoes, one time I use a newspaper to try to dry shoes, but the ink bled out and colored the shoe badly, it was miscolored and stained by the wet ink that had seeped, I think just paper towel or ripped up cloth.. for example I chop up a old blanket or a bed sheet whenever they begin to fray, and I cut them into squares then use them for cleaning and drying and wiping and soaking stuff, I think that could be a good idea but its my opinion I think that newspaper might stain stuff because in the because of the ink

Instead of newspaper, I use a microfibre travel towel. Super absorbent, and also reusable.

@ben1447

3 жыл бұрын

Really good shout!

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea!

@KakaOfTheRealMadrid

2 жыл бұрын

yeah news paper ink bleeds through and i’m sure that’s not healthy for your feet on the long run

As mainly a road runner, this is my formula: normally a humid cloth is enough to deal with the outside of the shoe; to deal with the inner moisture and bad smell, one or two days in a room with a dehumidifier does the job. Important advice is to always take the insoles out when drying and cleaning your shoes.😁✌

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, thanks Filipe for those great tips :-)

Just wondering how many pair Anna has? 😂

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

More than 2.... I do do a lot of shoe reviews for the channel though. Keep your eyes peeled for our latest trail shoes round up coming very soon! 👀 (Anna)

Thank you very much❤🙏🏼... The first step worked for me and the shoes got clean after using your first method...

I needed this!! Perfect timing!

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

So glad! Hope you enjoyed it

Such great information! Thank you so much for sharing this video! In my experience, when washing my running shoes toothpaste is better than using other things.

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

This video is a blessing 🙏 Thx Anna and team.

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

You're v welcome! Thanks for watching

Great tips! Definitely gonna try them out

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Are there any in particular that you're gonna try yourself?

Of course it would be rank to use my toothbrush to clean my running shoes. That’s why I use my girlfriends 🤣

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha!

@ts5792

2 жыл бұрын

This explains why you have a girlfriend and I do not. Because you are savage right onnn ma man

thank you very much for that very nice and informative explanation on cleaning running shoes

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

I could definitely show my trail shoes more love, my road shoes don't seem to get dirty enough for major regular cleaning. I do like the toothbrush suggestion, as I have used it before myself, though I'm not so sure on the toothpaste one! Great video Anna, thank you very much...

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Graham :-)

@grahamhowes3912

3 жыл бұрын

@@runningchannel I always do! You guys are class...keep up the excellent work.

This was an amazing episode. Thanks Anna & Team for the very useful information!!

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you! Glad you've found it helpful!

I use a spray on shoe protector on all my shoes, running, cycling or otherwise. Genuinely seems to keep them cleaner and makes them easier to clean. Cherry Blossom is the one I use.

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Leon, great tip!

My year 2 teacher melted her running shoes in the wash. That was 21 years ago... she told us never wash trainers as it can ruin them

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no!! That's why we say not to put them in the wash. You just never know!

@DevonPixie1991

3 жыл бұрын

@@runningchannel also I’m the same Amy that has Stinky running shoes!! They smell slightly better than they did but I’m due a new pair in the new year so from then on I will make a greater effort to keep them smelling better :-) also winter training is less sweaty

Wear 2 pairs of sock like and its unlikely the odors will affect your shoes, i'm a low sweater in the foot mind. Also, I machine washed my zoom fly 3 after a muddy run, on low temp (30'C), dried on a radiator turned down to low temp, they are perfectly fine performance wise (tested again a new pair to verify). Not sure about washing other brands but Nike seem to wash well if done on low temp.

A video whose time has come. Well done Anna. My wife said it's time for a sneaker funeral at our house my basement is filled with old soldiers. Never put sneakers in the the dryer, I ruined a pair of nearly new Hokas year before last.

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Kevin :-)

Thank you so much! I have gym class at 8am at school so the morning dew soaks then up and fhen stink in my locker!

Boot buddy I can’t recommend enough although mine has started to smell now so now having to use Oder spray to get rid of the pong. I do also walk through deep puddles before getting home.

Blimey. Who knew there was this many suggestions! Everyday is a school day :D

Household vinegar for stinky shoes (and clothes). Got that tip from a pro runner and it works, kills all smelly bacteria. I now add a bit of household vinegar in every wash and all clothes come out smelling great, even at lowest temperatures. For shoes, add some vinegar to lukewarm water and soak the shoes for a while. Goes deeper than baking soda (and is also ridiculously inexpensive).

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Great tip, Michel! Thank you!

I use an old washing up sponge and a very small squirt of laundry liquid in like warm water. Rub the shoes gently with the wet sponge until more or less clean then run under the cold tap to rinse. Leave to dry naturally. It's worthwhile having more than one pair of shoes in use at this time of year as it can take a couple of days for shoes to dry.

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely good to have shoes in rotation, Michael. Thanks for the tip!

Great tips. Thanks a lot for putting up this video

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful, Hasan!

I use dryer sheets in my everyday run shoes to stop the odor. I've also had mud and dirt in my trail shoes for a year. Finally cleaned them out.

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Junior and great tip re dryer sheets :-)

Thanks for the reminder. I've been meaning to clean my running shoes for ages. Normally i wait for the mud to dry and brush it off, but today i put a drop of Nikwax tech wash in the boot buddy and gave them a proper scrub.

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

It pays to look after your shoes in the long run - keeps them lasting longer 👌

I once had a pair of shoes that didn't dry properly and picked up a persistent funk. Shoe Rescue Sport was the only product that worked. It's a slightly minty powder that you sprinkle and leave. A+

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Oooh - thanks for that Kevin :-)

I tend to clean my shoes by walking through tall wet grass. Obviously only when tall wet grass is available but it tends to be available when the roads and tracks are most wet and muddy, so usually not a problem. You will get wet feet though unless you have waterproof shoes, but it works really well for getting rid of mud before taking the shoes into the house, or putting them in the boot of your car. For smelly shoes a really efficient trick is to take the insoles out and wipe them with a 50/50 solution of water and white vinegar, and then leave them to dry out before putting them back in the shoes. Works every time and cost next to nothing.

Have ruined many a pair of shoes in the past by putting them in the washing machine 🙈. I now use my boot buddy...the radiator and old newspaper 👍🏻....oh and bicarbonate of soda for de-whiffing them. Works a treat. 🤗

Wow thanks so much! I have been wanting to wash my Hoka and I have 3 pairs.i don't want it getting destroyed in the washing machine 🥰

@runningchannel

2 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help!

I read to put green tea bags inside of stinky wet shoes. What do you think?

@Khushi42381

3 ай бұрын

Nope. Putting green tea bags won't remove the smell completely. My friend tried this and whenever he takes off his stinky sneakers his socks smell terrible.😂

Wash in the washing machine at 30C and air dry. I wash my running shoes every 50 to 100 km and have never had any problem.

I like my running shoes dirty. It's a badge of honor

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

This is very true - but sometimes they can get just a bit toooooo muddy!

@ifonly1532

3 жыл бұрын

@@runningchannel Not to worry. Let them dry then give them a good slap and voila ! Good as new

Never heard of a boot buddy, but it looks a fantastic idea. 👍🏻

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

It's a handy thing to have for sure!

You covered everything I do! Except if they're really stinky you can remove the insoles and wash those by hand

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, good to hear! And thanks for the tip on washing the insoles by hand :-)

As soon as I get home I remove the insoles and spray off all the mud with the jet nozzle attachment on the hose - blasts it all off really fast. Then leave to dry. Stuff with paper or I just leave them in the sun (if there is any) or by the fire.

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have your routine sorted 👌

Thanks Anna. Glad you washed them in the bathtub and not the kitchen sink like I saw in another video !

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Glad you found the video helpful 😊

Your voice sounds like you want to laugh so bad :D I mean, I get it, we are talking about putting cat litter in your shoes :D great video! I personally wash my shoes by hand, usualy just the outsole, a lot of people in that post also said, they dont wash their shoes at all...but I keep mine in my room, so I dont want dirt falling of everywhere

Stinky sneakers? DRYER SHEETS to the rescue!! Pop a few in each shoe after a run. Your running mates will certainly appreciate that!

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tip - thanks for sharing!

The boot buddy is brilliant. It lives in my kit bag and is great removing Hainault Forest from my shoes . A tooth brush would take way to long.

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

That's great to know, Den! I've also used an old washing brush with a bucket, but the boot buddy is obviously much easier to transport :-)

@denbriggs82

3 жыл бұрын

@@runningchannel definitely one fill will normally be enough to clean one shoe. As long as I t’s not too muddy 😂.

Such a good video

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Would love to hear Ana's voice in a podcast while running. It is time to launch a podcast!!!!

@robertorivera2747

3 жыл бұрын

I could listen to Anna talking all day

A good soak in a bucket of water with dettol laundry cleanser or Milton fluid before giving them a scrub and a hose off works well!

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, Dettol sounds like a good shout, thanks for sharing :-)

Stinky shoes + tea bags= lovely!

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Ah great tip Roy, thank you!

Love the tongue ring 😋

I've read freezing your shows will kill the bacteria thus making your shoes less smelly. I've used the trick of putting cat litter in a sock and then putting it in your shoe to control odor as well. I'm not sure putting baking soda directly in your shoe is a good idea. It may work for odor, but you won't be able to get it all out so the next time you run you will have a paste form in your shoe.

As a triathlete who runs barefoot on short to olympic distance I have the problem of smelly shoes. I solve this issue by puttning the shower mussle in the shoes holding them upside down in the shower and washing them from the inside out.

Summer cleaning tip - go for a run in pouring rain 😀. For muddy trail shoes, Boot buddy is great!

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic idea, thanks Barbara! A bit like a "pre-clean" lol

Green tea t bags are good for absorbing smelly smells in shoes.

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Great tip, thank you :-)

Amazing video..... Anyone know how to fix achilles tendonitis???

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We definitely recommend going to see a physio who can give you a diagnosis as well as some exercises to do to help you recover.

Amazing. You can put wet running shoes in the extractor of cheap Chinese washers. You need to protect them with some old clothes. Lesson learned in Costa Rica from my Costa Rican friend, Please note the shoes were not washed in hot water.

I always wait for the mud to dry. Then bang them off and use baby wipes to clean them. Use these on road shoes too to get the residual dirt and dust off and it keeps em fresh too. Never, ever in the washing machine. Even at low temps, it's the detergent that will affect the material/glues used in production.

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Great tips Ian! Thanks for sharing :-)

Yup I learned the hard way.. I wasn’t very smart and decided to put my shoes in the washing machine and they got ruined. They were new too 😢

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Oh noooo - sorry to hear that!

Does anyone continue running and even complete your target time/distance when there’s a heavy downpour halfway through your session and you’re caught unprepared?

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Probably depends on how far you are away from home?

@kssrider6766

3 жыл бұрын

@@runningchannel Yes, that’s true.

I have a pair of high top converse that I have worn without socks in summer for 2 summers now, and they really stink

how can i break 25 min in the 8k? that would be a helpful video i know its not that fast but im not that good

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric, thanks for watching. 25 minutes for 8k is pretty fast! We've got a great video for how to run a fast 10k which you could apply to the 8k distance: kzread.info/dash/bejne/g6ah2sGTpJzVn5M.html Let us know how you get on :-)

Wore my weightlifting shoes running and they’re a mess. This vid was aptly timed 😮

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Uh oh! Hope you manage to get them clean with these tips

What is a Newspaper?

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Haha - yes a bit more rare these days!

Usually I spray them down with a hose right when I get home. Then, I use a toothbrush to get anything small off. Then air dry!

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea! How long do you find it takes them to dry?

@paddywiggle

3 жыл бұрын

@@runningchannel Well, I have multiple pairs of shoes. Usually they take a full day to dry, but it doesn’t really matter because I just use a different shoe the next day.

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

@@paddywiggle Yep, helps I'm sure to have a few pairs in rotation :-)

So if I was to wash my trainers in the washing machine at 30 deg C they would potentially fall apart from the heat. Yet put your feet in them and go out for a run in a hot country then they’ll be fine, or will they fall apart in the heat? What do people in hot countries run in. All those Kenyan distance runners and Kona triathletes. It defiantly gets above 30 there.

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Ian and this is definitely a good point. It's not just the heat in the washing machine that can cause a problem - it's soaking them in water which can damage the adhesives.

Love u ❤️ I'm from India

For smelly shoes (or anything), leave them over night in a bath with a small amount of bleach.

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Oooh - I would be afraid that might affect the plastic in some way. I take it you've not had any issues with this?

@tobiaskarlsson9771

3 жыл бұрын

@@runningchannel I haven't had any issues, but I obviously haven't been very scientific about it either. Just note that a rather small dose of bleach should be sufficient to kill the bacteria. :)

I'll hosepipe them if I need to, or wash them in the sink (as long as my wife's out!) I'll rarely put them in the washing machine, maybe if I've retired them to knocking about shoes. The insoles come out after almost every run to help the shoes dry out. If they haven't got some mud on them you've not really been for a run 😂🏃

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Love this! If they're not muddy you've not been for a run 😂

I never wash my clothes or dry my shoes. I try my best to make anyone close to my or trying to overtake, to start vomiting or plain fainting ! The key is to be in front of the pack at the startingline. Headwind prefered :-D

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha 😂

@mikowhy9608

3 жыл бұрын

a social distancing in a way...

@marioherker4962

3 жыл бұрын

Pro tip: never put any of it off 😅

I went on a water ride at busch gardens with my Air Forces 🥲

I wash them in Cold water and mini program

There's is also one good way to get rid of the moisture overnight: Pour dry rice grains, just warm them up a bit before use. Note: this is not a DIY brown rice...

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant suggestion Miko, thank you!

My trail shoes get grumpy if they’re clean. New pairs sit on the floor and whimper until I take them out on a trail to get dirty. Only natural bodies of water for washing off are acceptable to them.

... front door shuts as he leaves to buy loads of oranges...

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Let us know what you think Joen :-)

@Kim-spiration-UltraRunner

3 жыл бұрын

Swiftly followed by the Redheaded Artist 🍊

Watching this was like having to go through the whole grocery store because the milk u need is in the back

I scrub my dirty shoes without soap then put them in spin dryer after that I air dry it not sun dry (it will affect the shoe glue) before I wear it when it stink I just sprinkle it with some foot powder or spray a bit alcohol HAHAH

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Good point about drying in the sun, thanks for sharing :-)

But how do i get the stink out of my shoes?

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

There are lots of great suggestions in the video and from others who've commented. Orange peels and dryer sheets are a couple of popular suggestions.

A can of waterproofing fabric spray does wonders

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great tip!

I've never been this early.

Cat litter really works

Well that solves my smelly shoe problem, now for those pits!

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Haha! A new video idea, perhaps?

I lay my shoes on a dehumidifier after every run. My shoes never smell bad. You should never use detergent on them. It will degrade the adhesives and the foam.

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the dehumidifier tip, Kevin!

I’ve noticed something. As soon as you upload a video, there’s an instant load of dislikes. Can’t help thinking there’s a bit of skullduggery going on. Jealousy is a terrible thing.

I never really get why I would clean my running shoes. Next time I go out they're just all brown again anyway 🤷🏻‍♂️

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, I know what you mean, but I once had a pair that actually cracked because of the dried on mud - so keeping them clean does help them last longer. - Mary

@fabianirsara9846

3 жыл бұрын

@@runningchannel haha ok damn that's a bummer. Speaking of dirty shoes: still think on's cloudventure peak in only white was a bold move. if you can sell a trail running shoe in only white, then you know you made it 😂. pretty sad it's also available in black now. I think it was an amazing idea haha

@kssrider6766

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you, Fabian. Same with making my bed after I wake up. I don’t see any point in that too. 😄

If you got stinky shoes throw in the garage or outside to air out simple

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

This is true - not so handy if you live in a flat with no outside space or garage though...

Walked past you with my dog this afternoon near Hollow Ponds as you were recording this, Anna. I heard you say ‘bunging’ and immediately recognised your voice. 😂 I’m a big fan of leaving muddy shoes to dry and then using an old fashioned boot brush to brush them clean in the back garden.

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Oh brilliant! Thanks for the tip too!

I honestly didn't expect my clothes and shoes to smell literally like a DEAD ANIMAL. omg probably the worst smell of my like! I CANT GET THE SMELL OUT OF MY DUCK BOOTS. I went caving and I walked through muddy waters, and I realized the next day my entire house stunk. I mean like OLD DEAD ANIMALS, AND DIRTY GYM SOCKS. so I took clothes to cleaners, and the person working their almost told me to leave! lol. Now I can't get smell out of boots.

washing machine! Low temperatur! If the radiator is luke warm i'll dry them on top of that.Done it for years. Works.

LIKE 👌

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Teddy!

If your shoes can't make it through a quick cycle cold wash, they must be cheap. Good quality branded shoes are built to last in all weather conditions.

Rinsing in muddy loch, stream or pond results in really, really stinky shoes.

Hi

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Augustus!

Having an old or spare pair to give the main ones a chance to dry thoroughly before the next run. I think you can use table salt instead of baking powder but need to get it all out as it can be abrasive.

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion Andy :-)

My shoes never stink. They smell sporty !

Who has newspapers here in the 21st century?

Just eliminate sugar and all sweets, eat healthy and your sweat wont stink, including shoes.

@jmsantiago1

3 жыл бұрын

If you sweat a lot they'll still smell "Swampy". Of course diet would help with the "rot"/"dead animal" smell but they would still stink

@jmsantiago1

3 жыл бұрын

What i useally do is to take out the insoles and put them in the washer, that's what gets most of the smell and moisture

For mud: let it dry, run it off For smell: run through mud, let it dry, shake the dirt out the inside, run it off 😂

@runningchannel

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, great Mario thanks for the tips!

Well that was useless.