A pair of scuffed-up shoes can ruin the look of an outfit. Frustrating, yes—but before you banish them from your closet, know that your shoes may have a lot of life still left in them. Before you give ...

Leather, suede, nubuck, and designer sneakers should always be cleaned by hand to avoid warping, fading, or permanent damage. Prep and dry properly—remove laces, use mesh bags, choose mild detergent, ...

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If you break into a cold sweat when you’re asked to remove your stinky sneakers at the airport or a friend’s house, it could be time to rethink how you treat odor in your shoes. Here’s how to wash ...

You wash your shirts, your pants, your jacket—all the things that bring you into contact with the outside world. But you probably don’t ever wash your shoes. That should absolutely change, says Anne ...

Let’s be real – running shoes were made to get dirty. From sweaty feet to slushy mud, our favourite trainers go through a lot on our outdoor adventures. While of course it’s not necessary to wash them ...

Some items destroy washers, void warranties, and trap bacteria. Skip these fifteen: coins, keys, underwire bras, embellished ...

Many people say machine-washing shoes leaves them spotless, but I’m worried it might ruin them or require special settings, reader Phuong Dung wrote to VnExpress. Washing shoes with washing machine.

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