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Dirty Shoelaces? Six Steps to Clean Them Separately

You do not have to soak the whole sneaker to freshen up its laces. ASICS and Nike recommend removing textile laces, brushing away debris, washing gently and allowing them to air-dry.

5 min read2026-10-26

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Removable fabric shoelaces
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Mild detergent and lukewarm water
Clean towel and airy drying spot

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1. Check the lace material and shoe maker's directions. These steps are for conventional fabric laces; leather and special closure systems require different treatment.
2. Photograph the existing lacing pattern, then take both laces fully out of the eyelets. Check for loose or broken aglets.
3. Brush away dried mud and surface grit before wetting the laces. Clean the shoe uppers and insoles separately if needed.
4. Add a little mild detergent to lukewarm water. Gently massage fabric laces or use a soft brush on soiled sections; never soak leather laces.
5. Rinse away residue and press with a towel. Let the laces air-dry fully away from radiators, dryers and strong heat.
6. Relace the shoes only when the laces are dry. Adjust the tension evenly and replace badly frayed laces or damaged tips instead of forcing them through eyelets.

One more tip

Leather laces and specialist fastening systems need different care. Do not immerse leather laces or machine-wash them. High heat can damage plastic aglets.

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Nike original shoelace cleaning guide
ASICS running shoe lace washing guide

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