How to Clean Your Hey Dude Shoes the Right Way (2024)

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How to Machine-Wash Hey Dudes

1. Remove Shoe Laces and Insoles

   Always remove both the laces and insoles from your Hey Dudes before machine washing as the laces could get tangled and, according to Gagliardi, soaking and washing the insoles could ruin the glue used to hold them together.

   

2. Wash Shoes on Delicate Cycle

   Use a small amount of liquid detergent and wash the shoes on a cold water delicate cycle to avoid warping and shrinking.

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3. Air-Dry the Shoes

   Air-dry Hey Dudes either indoors or out and away from direct sunlight as it could cause shrinking.

   

How to Hand-Wash Hey Dudes

1. Wash Shoes in Warm Soapy Water

   Place Hey Dudes (with laces and soles removed) in a bucket of warm, soapy water and gently scrub using a nail brush or cloth.

   

2. Rinse and Air-Dry Shoes

   Rinse the shoes until the water runs clean, then air dry.

   

How to Wash Suede, Leather and Wool Hey Dudes

Do not clean suede, leather or wool Hey Dudes in the washing machine but, instead, following these specific cleaning instructions.

• Cleaning Suede Hey Dudes

  Brush off dust, dirt, dried-on mud, and remove scuff and oil marks using a suede brush on dry suede Hey Dudes.

  Suede can be more inclined to stain so, if stains are present, treat according to stain type. If no stains are present, do not continue with any additional treatment or washing.

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  • Remove water stains by applying a thin layer of water all over the shoe using a nail brush.
  • Using a cloth dampened in a one-to-one ratio of water to vinegar, gently wipe beverage or other water-based stains.
  • Use a suede cleaner for more persistent stains.

  Brush the shoes lightly with the suede brush lightly once again when they are dry.

  

• Cleaning Leather Hey Dudes

  Use a leather cleaner and follow the cleaning solution’s instructions when cleaning leather Hey Dudes. Never wash leather Hey Dudes in the washing machine.

  

• Cleaning Wool Hey Dudes

  Opt for a wool wash and wash wool Hey Dudes by hand, following the wool solution's instructions for best practices.

  

Washing Hey Dude Soles and Inserts

Protect the memory foam and construction of the insoles by handwashing and never machine washing.Gagliardi recommends applying a presoak treatment to a nylon brush and gently scrubbing, but you can also use a small amount of dish soap instead.After scrubbing, rinse the insoles clean and prop them up to dry overnight.

To clean up dirty soles, wipe them clean with a damp Magic Eraser.

How Often to Wash Hey Dudes

Since Hey Dude disclaims that machine washing voids the warranty, Gagliardi doesn't suggest washing Hey Dude shoes multiple times in the washing machine. “Many shoe manufacturers recommend against machine washing, so the occasional machine wash should likely be the exception," she says.

Treating Stains on Hey Dudes

Gagliardi suggests after removing any insoles or shoelaces from the shoes, test the solution on a hidden part of the shoes to make sure they can be safely treated. Use a nylon brush (like an old toothbrush) to gently scrub away stains on the uppers and the midsoles before rinsing carefully.

Storing Hey Dudes

If your Hey Dudes are wet (whether from wear or washing) do not store them until they’re completely dry. Remove the inserts and allow any moisture to air dry overnight. Once they’re dry, you can replace the sole inserts and store, ideally with shoe trees in order to maintain Hey Dudes proper shape.

Additional Tips for Washing Hey Dudes

• Skip the machine wash if possible—treat stains and clean primarily by hand-washing.
• Stick with the care instructions. When it comes to shoe care, Gagliardi recommends sticking with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Use a mesh laundry bag if machine washing.