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Tips for drying out running shoes??
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 2009-08-31 7:33 AM |
 Alpharetta, GA |  Subject: Tips for drying out running shoes??Does anyone have any tips for drying out running shoes. My shoes are still soaked from Friday's run and it is extremely humid and they are not drying. I need to run later this afternoon and was wondering if anyone has any clever tips to get them dry in the next 7 hrs. No sunshine today so the obvious set them in the Sun isn't the answer. Thoughts? |
| 2009-08-31 7:36 AM in reply to: #2379846 |
Champion  9060   Charlottesville, Virginia | Subject: RE: Tips for drying out running shoes?? 7 hrs is tough but stuffing newspaper in them works for overnight drying. If they are really soaked you might have to change the paper once also. |
| 2009-08-31 7:38 AM in reply to: #2379846 |
Extreme Veteran 575 Concord, NH | Subject: RE: Tips for drying out running shoes?? Stuff them full of newspaper. You will probably have to take out the first wad after 2 hours and re-stuff them. They newspaper will suck all the dampness right out of them. |
| 2009-08-31 7:38 AM in reply to: #2379846 |
Elite 3315  Miami | Subject: RE: Tips for drying out running shoes?? i toss mine into the drier for 5-10 min. |
| 2009-08-31 7:59 AM in reply to: #2379846 |
| Subject: RE: Tips for drying out running shoes?? Get a box fan or use one you already have at the house. Turn it on low and angle it partially down. Put the shoes in front of the fan with the toes away from the fan. They'll dry out in very little time even if it's humid. I do this with both running and biking shoes. Just leave them in front of the fan and you'll always know where to find them as well. |
| 2009-08-31 8:07 AM in reply to: #2379846 |
Pro 5011 Twin Cities | Subject: RE: Tips for drying out running shoes?? Stuff them full of newspaper, and if you have one, put them in front of the dehumidifier. |
| 2009-08-31 8:24 AM in reply to: #2379846 |
| Alpharetta, GA | Subject: RE: Tips for drying out running shoes?? great advice folks I've not newspaper in them right now. Couldn't do the fan thing as I have to bring them with me to work (running right after work). |
| 2009-08-31 8:34 AM in reply to: #2379935 |
Master 1675 Suwanee, Ga. | Subject: RE: Tips for drying out running shoes?? Take the laces out and lay them on their side in front of the refridgerator. You get a warm stream of air there and it will dry them quicker than with newspaper and not as harsh as in the dryer. It still takes a few hours but it is not as hard on the shoes as some other methods. Been doing it for years with my shoes as well as the kids. Steve |
| 2009-08-31 8:44 AM in reply to: #2379846 |
Buttercup 14334 | Subject: RE: Tips for drying out running shoes?? Take the inserts out. Leave them indoors, where there is air conditioning. I can't remember what the scientific explanation is, but drying your shoes in the sun actually makes them stink. I have experienced this for myself (kept washing the shoes to get the stink out and putting in the sun - they just kept getting stinkier). Also, the sun/heat can compromise the glue that holds your shoes together. Dry indoors with air conditioning. |
| 2009-08-31 2:16 PM in reply to: #2379846 |
Expert 1007 NW NJ | Subject: RE: Tips for drying out running shoes?? I toss mine in the dryer. Works great for me! |
| 2009-08-31 2:21 PM in reply to: #2379935 |
| Expert 763 Behind you | Subject: RE: Tips for drying out running shoes?? bschulte - 2009-08-31 9:24 AM great advice folks I've not newspaper in them right now. Couldn't do the fan thing as I have to bring them with me to work (running right after work). There are tons of folks at my workplace that have these little space heaters year round. I just borrow one and make the entire office stink. |
| 2009-08-31 2:50 PM in reply to: #2379854 |
Pro 3705 Vestavia Hills | Subject: RE: Tips for drying out running shoes?? trix - 2009-08-31 8:38 AM i toss mine into the drier for 5-10 min. Careful doing this as the heat can breakdown the rubber on the soles. Trix doesnt have to worry about that as the mileage she puts in wears her shoes out by the week anyway  |
| 2009-08-31 4:05 PM in reply to: #2379846 |
Champion 8766 Evergreen, Colorado | Subject: RE: Tips for drying out running shoes?? The permanent fix for this is to have more than one pair of shoes.... |
| 2009-08-31 4:28 PM in reply to: #2379953 |
Veteran 204 Jacksonville, Fl | Subject: RE: Tips for drying out running shoes?? Reno8 - 2009-08-31 8:34 AM Take the laces out and lay them on their side in front of the refridgerator. You get a warm stream of air there and it will dry them quicker than with newspaper and not as harsh as in the dryer. It still takes a few hours but it is not as hard on the shoes as some other methods. Been doing it for years with my shoes as well as the kids. Steve You lay your kids on their side in front of the fridge? |
| 2009-08-31 7:02 PM in reply to: #2381171 |
Extreme Veteran 421 Central Connecticut | Subject: RE: Tips for drying out running shoes?? jldicarlo - 2009-08-31 5:05 PM The permanent fix for this is to have more than one pair of shoes.... Well said. I usually rotate a few sets, especially with the rain we experienced in New England this year. |
| 2009-08-31 8:24 PM in reply to: #2379846 |
Master 2158 | Subject: RE: Tips for drying out running shoes?? the sun dry is stinkier? The stink is what makes me put them in the sun. |
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