runners in washing machine?

radiat · 10-05-2012 9:44pm #1

Hi,
can runners go into the washing machine (after mountain run) or would that damage them?

BeepBeep67 · 10-05-2012 9:48pm

Found a shower works best for me, used to get dizzy spells after the washing machine.

superstoner90 · 10-05-2012 9:49pm

I sometimes put my runners into a plain WHITE pillow case, knot it and trow them in to the washing mechine. Id only put it on for a short wash e.g. 30*c. Also take out the lasers.

But when ever I done it, it seemed to work well.

LONE WOLFF · 10-05-2012 9:49pm

Yes, the wife does it all the time. They come out like new.

Mycroft H · 10-05-2012 9:51pm

My new balances have been through the wash more times then I can remember and they are great condition still

Howjoe1 · 10-05-2012 9:52pm

i remember something about some Nike brands having a rank smell after being put in washing machine fwiw.

BeepBeep67 · 10-05-2012 9:59pm

Seriously, even at low temperatures you're breaking down the mid sole properties. Fine if they've been retired for gardening, not so good for running.

BobMac104 · 10-05-2012 10:59pm

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

Seriously, even at low temperatures you're breaking down the mid sole properties. Fine if they've been retired for gardening, not so good for running.

+1 on this. Take out the in sole and stuff em with newspaper for a day or two then brush off the dirt. You won't get away with them at mass probably but they'll be grand for the next mountain.

murpho999 · 11-05-2012 12:59am

Why would runners need clean running shoes?

I've always read to keep your shoes as dry as possible, put newspapers in etc after getting wet so why would today's running shoes with modern fabrics and technology be put in a washing machine?