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[silenthunterstudios]

I washed my Merrell Phaser Peak boots and Keen Newport sandals in the washing machine, and let them air dry. Both are waterproof, yes I did use laundry detergent, and they have faded somewhat. Not bad, doesn't bother me, they are still structurally intact. I was going to waterproof them again. Any thoughts? I have diabetic neuropathy in my feet, but still wear the Keens most of the summer. I've had both pairs of shoes a couple years, and don't want them to wear out because they went through the washing machine.

 

[Shotgun]

Can't say about the merrels but I wash my keens about once a month. I use cold water on the gentle setting with detergent and then let them air dry. I've had them almost 2 years now and they still look new.

 

[Monofletch]

I wash my 3 pair of Merrells all the time. You can always use some mink oil afterwords if they are leather uppers. Only my Yakota mids are Gortex and they are just fine.

 

[jackknife]

Once warm weather hits, I Iive in my Keens and Teva's. I wash them every few weeks, and so far the Teva's are maybe 10 years old, but starting to de-laminate, and the Keens are at least three years old and in fine shape. I don't put them in the washing machine, but use a medium scrub brush and luke warm water to wash them. The scrub brush is narrow enough with a long handle that I can get all the way inside the Keens. A tiny bit of soap, and some gentle scrubbing, and a good rinse. Seems to work, people can't believe I've had the same Teva's for almost 10 years. But after getting my first pair of Keens the Teva use went down a lot. I LOVE Keens!

Easy does it, and stuff can last a long time.