Q&A for How to Keep White Adidas Superstar Shoes Clean

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    Can I put Adidas shoes in the washing machine?
    Marc Sigal
    Shoe Care Specialist
    Marc Sigal is a Shoe Care Specialist based in Los Angeles. Marc has over 19 years of experience working in the world of e-commerce, with extensive experience with the care of luxury goods. He is currently the VP of Strategic Partnerships at Blutag, an e-commerce platform helping consumers find products. Prior to Blutag, he founded ButlerBox, a dry cleaning and shoe care service based in Los Angeles, California. ButlerBox reinvented amenity services by placing custom-designed, wrinkle-resistant lockers in luxury apartment buildings, class A office buildings, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. The company got acquired by Rinse.com in 2021. Marc has a BA in Global and International Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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    Expert Answer
    It's really not a good idea to machine-wash your shoes if you want to ensure they last a long time. You're much better off cleaning your shoes by hand and letting them air dry.
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    Should I get the shoe completely wet when I clean it?
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    Rub your cleaning mixture on the inside and outside of your entire shoe until it foams. Your entire shoe should be wet but it shouldn't be drenched.
  • Question
    I ordered my superstars online, but they did not come in an Adidas box. Why is that?
    Community Answer
    Perhaps they came from a wholesaler, or an overstock dealer who use their own boxes.
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    Will wearing white Adidas Superstar shoes outside in the sun ruin them?
    Community Answer
    No. Over time they will get dirty from being outside, but the sun will not affect them.
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    Should the brush have hard or soft bristles?
    Community Answer
    The brush should ideally have soft bristles. Hard bristles will clean your shoes as well, but you run the risk of damaging them.
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    Could I use a Magic Eraser to clean the outsides of my white basketball shoes?
    Community Answer
    Yes, if they are scuffed, but not to deal with dirt or yellowing.
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    How do I get yellow off my white Adidas shoes?
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    Get some toothpaste and use an old toothbrush and scrub the yellow dirt off. It really works!
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