HOKA CLEANINGAND CARE GUIDE
General cleaning and care guidelines for HOKA footwear are to hand wash with cold water using a mild soap or detergent, and allow them to dry naturally away from direct heat or sunlight.
Cleaning and care instructions for HOKA apparel vary from product to product, with proper care outlined on the tag for each piece of clothing.
For more specific guidance, consult the following guide:
How to Clean and Dry Wet Running Shoes
You can clean and maintain your running shoes just fine with everyday household items, even if they’re drenched or muddy. The process can be a bit labor-intensive, but your shoes will last significantly longer with proper cleaning. Remember that using a washing machine or dryer for your running shoes will age them rapidly, and take the following steps:
If for some reason you absolutely have to fully clean and dry your shoes in less than 12 hours, follow the above steps to clean them, but use the final “spin” setting on your washing machine a few times to dry your shoes using centrifugal force. Brief, selective uses of “air dry” or “gentle” setting on a dryer can work in a pinch as well.
Cleaning Tips for
Different Shoe Materials
Not all HOKA running shoes are made of the same material. While the above “how to” works well enough with nearly all shoe materials, you might want to introduce a few modifications based on the materials your HOKA shoes are made of. Keep the following in mind:
In all cases, remember that the wadding you use to help dry your shoes has more than one purpose - not only does it dry the fabric and soak up odor, it also helps your shoes maintain their shape as they dry.
HOKA Shoe Care and Weatherproofing
Preventative care options such as weatherproofing can extend the life of your HOKA footwear. Look into the following:
Waterproofing Spray Solutions
Once your shoes are fully dry, spray them with a trusted waterproofing solution. You’ll need to let the spray itself dry before your shoes can be regarded as weather proofed, but once you do, water and mud should be a lot easier to clean. Repeat as necessary. If you live in an area such as the Pacific Northwest where it rains often, you might want to rotate two pairs into a run-clean-spray cycle.
Odor Prevention
Rain water and mud puddles will accelerate the mold, mildew and stink caused by bacteria. Your own foot sweat can also cause odor. Try an occasional light dusting of baking soda even on dry shoes.
Storage Considerations
Flinging your running shoe into a pile by the door can put premature wear on them. Simply placing your shoes sole-down after each run can add to their lifespan by reducing stress placed on the join points between differing shoe materials and features. It can also help to loosen your laces and pull out the tongue overnight to avoid having separate sections touch. Bad things happen when shoe materials dry more slowly due to the fact that they’re touching.
Don’t Start Wet
While not at all necessary, rotating multiple pairs of running shoes with proper care can help prolong the use you get out of each. If at all possible, avoid running in shoes that are still wet from the last use.