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, ...

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 ...

We’ve all been in this scenario: you’ve worn your favorite pair of shoes to the very edge of “toss ’em” status. A pair so dirty that when you try them at ...

The first rule of machine-washing sneakers: Do not try this on suede, leather or knit shoes. Canvas only! STEP 1 Unlace your shoes. This allows water to get into your sneaker’s amazingly grimy eyelets ...

Laundry rarely feels dramatic. In many Indian homes, it is a background task, done early in the morning or late at night, ...

Many canvas, mesh, and knit sneakers can be machine-washed safely—but only on gentle cycles with cold water. Leather, suede, nubuck, and designer sneakers should always be cleaned by hand to avoid ...