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How to wash your Rothy’s shoes.

Can you wash your shoes in the washing machine? With Rothy’s, the answer is always yes. From our sneakers to our flats, you can clean your shoes up after every adventure—so they stay looking as good as new. Here’s how to wash each of our styles.  

Women’s Flats

(The Point II, The Ballet Flat, The Flat, The Point, The Square, The Mary Jane and The Almond Demi)

  1. Slip out your insoles.
  2. Toss your insoles and shoes into the washing machine. 
  3. Use cold water, mild detergent and the delicate cycle.
  4. No heat, please—always let your shoes and insoles air dry. 

 

Women’s Clogs

(The Casual Clog)

  1. Pop shoes into the washing machine.
  2. Use cold water, mild detergent and the delicate cycle.
  3. As wool is a delicate natural fiber, we suggest using a shoe tree when drying.
  4. No heat, please. Always let your clogs air dry.

 

Women’s & Men’s Boots

(The Lug Boot, The Tall Lug Boot and The Chukka Boot)

  1. This style is machine washable, but we recommend spot cleaning these styles to preserve their water-resistant treatment.  
  2. Slip out insoles. Toss insoles and boots into the washing machine. 
  3. Use cold water, mild detergent and the delicate cycle.
  4. No heat, please—always air dry. 

 

Women’s & Mens Loafers

(The Loafer, The Almond Loafer, The Lug Loafer, The Lounge Loafer, The Driver, The Driving Loafer and The Ravello Loafer)

  1. Slip out your insoles.
  2. Toss your insoles and loafers into the washing machine. 
  3. Use cold water, mild detergent and the delicate cycle.
  4. No heat, please—always let your shoes and insoles air dry. 

 

Women’s & Men’s Sneakers

(The Original Slip On Sneaker, The Chelsea, The Lace Up Sneaker, The RS01 Sneaker, The RS02 Sneaker, The City Slip On Sneaker, The High Top Sneaker  and The Monty)

  1. Slip out contoured footbed and tie shoelaces together.
  2. Pop shoes and footbed into the washing machine.
  3. Use cold water, mild detergent and the delicate cycle.
  4. No heat, please—always let your shoes air dry. If you have The Monty or The RS01 Sneaker in merino wool, we suggest using a shoe tree when drying.

If your shoes have a blue midsole, we recommend hand washing them. Fill a sink or a tub with cold water, and use your hands to gently rub them with a mild detergent. Make sure to completely submerge and rinse them off. Lastly, don’t forget to fully air dry your midsoles before you slip them back in your shoes.

 

Women’s & Men’s Slippers

        (The Slipper, The Scuff Slipper and The Men's Slipper)  

        1. Slip out sherpa insoles. Pop shoes & insoles into the washing machine.
        2. Use cold water & let air dry. 
        3. As wool is a delicate natural fiber, we suggest using a shoe tree when drying.
        4. Avoid heat, please. Never put them in the dryer.

         

        Women’s Sandals

              (The Weekend Slide)

              1. Pop slides into the washing machine.
              2. Use cold water, mild detergent and the delicate cycle.
              3. No heat, please—always let your shoes air dry.     

               

              Kids Loafers & Sneakers

              (The Kids Loafer, The Kids Sneaker and The Kids Strap Sneaker)

              1. Slip out insoles.
              2. Toss insoles and loafers into the washing machine. 
              3. Use cold water, mild detergent and the delicate cycle.
              4. No heat, please—always let shoes and insoles air dry. 
               

              Now that you know how to clean your Rothy’s shoes, you can head on any adventure without worry. Wear, wash and love your shoes. Repeat as needed.

              P.S. If you have any of our accessories, we’ve got tips for washing them, too.

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