Wash dirty shoelaces separately: mild soap and air drying
You can freshen shoelaces without machine-washing the shoes. Nike recommends removing laces, using a mild cleaning solution, rinsing, and air-drying.
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Nike's shoe-care guidance recommends washing removed laces with a diluted mild solution; mesh-bag machine washing may be an option for suitable laces, but heat can deform their plastic tips. The shoe upper and insole require separate, material-specific care.
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NikeHow to Clean Running Shoes ↗Original Nike product-care article: remove shoelaces, wash with diluted mild cleaner by hand or in a mesh bag when appropriate, rinse, and air-dry to avoid deforming plastic tips.NikeHow to Clean Your Shoes in 6 Easy Steps ↗Nike step 3 independently explains hand-washing shoelaces with a small amount of mild solution, rinsing and patting them dry.