Q&A for How to Dry Shoes Quickly

If it is absolutely necessary once or twice, provided there is no leather on the shoes, you might be able to dry them in the dryer. However, check that the label says this is okay to do, as some manufacturers understand that people want to be able to wash the shoes this way sometimes and will state when it’s okay to do. If you can do an air dry though, it’s better for the longevity and appearance of the running shoes. For help with washing your running shoes in the dryer, check out the wikiHow: How to Dry Shoes Quickly in Your Dryer .

Only wet canvas or fabric shoes are suitable for tumble drying, so first check the label on the shoes. Leather shoes should not be added to a tumble dryer. Usually sneakers, running shoes, and some sports shoes are okay for this method but if they contain any leather, think twice before subjecting them to the heat of a dryer. For exact instructions on using the dryer to dry wet shoes, check out the wikiHow: How to Dry Shoes Using a Dryer .

You can tumble dry canvas or fabric shoes in a dryer (never tumble dry leather, delicate, satin or lace shoes in a dryer). Before adding the wet shoes, tie the laces together and put the shoes into a pillowcase and knot it shut, to prevent the shoes from flying about when tumbled. However, the dryer is a rough environment for shoes, so be sure to add plenty of towels to buffer the shoes hitting the edges all the time and only use the low setting to avoid heating the shoes (which can cause the glued sections to come apart). If possible, it is much better to let washed shoes air dry. Check out the wikiHow How to Dry Shoes Using Your Dryer for help with using a dryer to tumble dry your shoes.

Yes, you can wash and dry dirty sneakers. Brush off any dirt or caked on mud first, then prepare for washing. Remove the laces first, and if there are removable soles, then take them out of the shoes before placing the shoes into a washable shoe bag and zip up. If you don’t have a washable shoe bag, add the shoes to a pillowcase and knot it closed. Add to the washing machine, then wash with a cold or warm water cycle (do not use hot) and your usual laundry detergent. To stop the shoes from banging around in the machine, add some towels as well. You can also wash by hand. For help with washing sneakers, see the wikiHow How to Clean Your Sneakers , and for Nike sneakers, see How to Clean Your Nike Sneakers , and for Converse, see How to Clean Your Converses . To dry, place in a bag or pillowcase again, and add to the dryer, or hang on the clothes line and let air dry.

These methods usually take at least an hour. It also depends on your region, and whether it's dry or wet.

No, but dry without heat to avoid fading.

No, they will fall apart.

You can use paper, but make sure that paper can absorb water immediately. Newspapers are the most preferable to use because they soak up water well, are free and will get recycled anyway.

That should be fine if they're just plain Converse and don't have sequins or anything on them.

It is probably not a good idea.

If they are badly wet, then you can but if they aren't that bad, then you can just dry them in a dryer but make sure if you dry them in a dryer that you take the shoelaces out/off so they don't get tangled and stuck.

That's not a very good idea. They'd most likely fall apart in the dryer. Stuff the wet shoes full of crumpled newspaper instead.

Stuff them with newspapers and keep them out in the sun. If you want to dry them quickly use a dryer.

Leave them out in the sun to dry or put them next to a fan (such as shown above in the article). If it's wet outside, leave them sitting on something that allows air to circulate freely, somewhere near a heating device but not next to it. Also, read the label attached to them, as there may be a specific means for drying them.

Yes, and depending on how hot it is, it might even take less time than using a dryer.

No, putting shoes in the oven could be a fire hazard.

I don't recommend it, as it's likely the color will fade.

Either one would work, but the dryer would be quicker. Just be sure to use a low setting.

Yes, though I've found stuffing them with newspaper and putting them in the sun, if possible, to be the most effective method.

No, this can damage the canvas and the soles; you should only air-dry them.

I wouldn't try these methods because it may damage them. I dry mine with a hair dryer. It takes a little while, but it works.

Only if you set the dryer to low/no heat. A dryer on full heat will melt the plastic on the shoes.

Air drying is not as fast as the other methods; it will probably take 15-20 hours (less if in direct sunlight).

Probably not a good idea, especially if you wear spikes. The cleats might damage the dryer.

You should dry them out by placing them outside, or on a drying rack. You can also use a hair dryer to help dry them.

Yes, you can put your DC shoes in the dryer. Don't worry about it. Stuff them with newspapers and keep them out in the sun. If you want to dry them quickly use a dryer.

Yes, although this could be a somewhat expensive method.

Yes, you can put your Adidas in the tumble dryer. Stuff them with newspapers and keep them out in the sun. If you want to dry them quickly use a dryer.

If it's extremely urgent you can put them in the dryer or use a hairdryer on them after. Just be careful not to over dry or heat them.

Yes, you could.