What is the best way to wash Keds shoes?

Question

For those that don't know Keds, think of a slip on trainer, very similar to converse/sneakers. They are fabric uppers, no leather, and I need to wash them but don't know if they have to be hand washed, can go in the machine, what to use on them? Can anyone help?

Answer 1

I'm not sure why everyone's giving special instructions - are these special Keds?

Throw them in the wash with the regular wash - pretreating (spray n wash/shout) if necessary - air dry.  This works great on the canvas as well as washable leather varieties of Keds.

Answer 2

Spray them with 409 cleaner and let them sit for 30 - 40 minutes then hand wash them and sun dry them the dryer only beats them up and the soles start coming loose from the upper part of the shoe.

Answer 3

You can wash them in a machine but add towels to the wash so the sneakers won't get deformed. also good to stuff them with a hand towel in the dryer to prevent deforming. it is also good to pore a layer of soap on the stains and real dirty areas before putting in the wash. Also use COLD water wash so the glued areas will stay glued!!

Answer 4

you can hand wash them but also can put them in machine, however put them in a cotton bags so the machine goes easy on them and look what soap you use.