Just finish a trail run? Looking to get your kicks all nice and fresh? We’ve all been there. It’s a constant struggle. But fear no more, I’ve put this guide together for anyone ever asking “How to clean trail running shoes?”
These are in no particular order.
Smack Them Together
Got dirt caked to the bottom of your trail running shoes?
Take them off. Put your Crocs or your Chacos on (or just go go barefoot). Then simply smack them together. Give them a good beating. Sole to sole.
That’s it.
Run Through A Creek
Got mud caked to the bottom of your trail running shoes? Maybe on top and/or all up in your laces.
Go run through a creek. Unless, of course, that’s what caused your trail shoes to become muddy in the first place.
Maybe find a rock bedded creek. Or be more careful getting out of the creek once you rinse them off. Find a good rock or root to step on.
Once out of the creek and safely on shore. Stomp your trail running shoes out on solid ground a little bit to make sure any remaining bits of dirt and mud are out of the tread.
Good to go.
A puddle can work just as well here. Especially since they may be easier to find near a parking lot or trail head after the run. You just may look like a little kid splashing around a little bit. No biggie.
No puddles or creeks nearby? Refer to the “Smacking Them Together” section above.
You can even gently place them in your car (after smacking them together), don your Crocs, Chacos or just go barefoot and then rinse them off with a hose at your house or apartment.
Magic!
None of the above work? Be sure to check out the below tip.
Don’t Do Anything
Just leave them be.
Trail shoes are supposed to be dirty.
That is all.
Wrapping Up
Hope this helped you learned how to clean trail running shoes. I myself, have used these methods countless times. And will continue to do so.
Cheers!