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Footwear Care · Seasonal Storage

Store Shoes Between Seasons: Six Checks for Dirt, Dryness and Shape

Clean according to the material, let shoes dry completely, then protect their shape. These six practical checks use official guidance from Clarks and adidas.

4 min read2026-10-22

Shoe care demo embedded in adidas's official guide

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↗OriginalClarks: shape and moisture during storageClarks — How to Store Shoes→

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Shoes and their maker's care guidance
Soft brush and dry cloth
Cool, shaded ventilated area
Correctly sized supports or clean acid-free tissue

How to

1. Sort sneakers, leather, suede and technical footwear by material. Check each care label instead of soaking every pair or using one cleaner for all.
2. Gently brush dry soil out of sole grooves and dust the uppers. Check removable insoles and laces as well.
3. Clean only as allowed for the material. The adidas sneaker demonstration is an example, not a universal method for suede or specialist footwear.
4. Let the shoes, linings, laces and insoles air-dry fully at room temperature with ventilation, away from dryers, heaters and strong sunlight.
5. Support toe shapes with correctly sized shoe trees or loosely placed clean acid-free tissue. Support tall boot shafts without overstuffing them.
6. Store shoes uncrushed in a cool, dry area. Before the next season, inspect for odor, mold, sole cracks and separating adhesive; consult a repairer if necessary.

One more tip

Leather, suede and technical uppers have different cleaning needs. Do not seal up damp shoes or force-dry them with heat. Check aging soles and adhesive before wearing stored footwear.

Photos, videos, and links

↗OriginalClarks: aging soles and long-term storageClarks Australia — Shoe Care FAQ→

Sources and media

Clarks — How to Store Shoes (2021-01-14)
adidas — How to Clean Shoes (2024-05)
Clarks Australia — Shoe Care FAQ

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