A 180 € pair deserves better than a washing machine. Each material on your rotation asks for a different routine — here is the right one for every shoe in our catalog.
Knit uppers (Yeezy 350, Alphafly, Vaporfly)
Remove the laces and insoles, mix lukewarm water with a drop of mild soap, and work it in with a soft brush in one direction — scrubbing in circles distorts the knit. Dab dry with a towel and air-dry away from radiators and sunlight, which yellow the Boost and ZoomX midsoles. Never machine-wash a knit shoe with a carbon plate: heat can warp the plate.
Suede and nubuck (Jordan 4, NB 2002R, Salomon XT-6, CDG Jordan 11)
Water is the enemy. Use a dry suede brush first, always with the nap, then a suede eraser on marks. For stains, a tiny amount of white vinegar on a cloth, then brush again once dry. Finish with a suede protector spray before the first wear — thirty seconds that doubles the life of the shoe.
EVA foam (Yeezy Slide, Foam Runner)
The easiest of all: warm water, mild soap, soft cloth. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight, which can fade earth-tone colorways. Do not use acetone or alcohol — they eat the foam surface.
Mesh and synthetics (running shoes)
After muddy or rainy runs, rinse the outsole, brush the upper with soapy water and stuff the shoes with newspaper to dry overnight. Rotating two pairs of daily trainers lets each midsole decompress for 24 hours and measurably extends foam life.
The golden rules
- No washing machine, no dryer, no radiator — ever.
- Air-dry at room temperature, out of the sun.
- Store in the box with silica gel packs; rotate your pairs.
- Treat suede before first wear, not after the first stain.
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