Ethletic / Care & Cleaning

Seen a lot? It shows.

City dust, splashes, a walk through the park. Your sneaker is there for it. When it's time to clean up, a few targeted steps help.

First, check the material. Then get started. Here you'll find tips for careful hand cleaning. Always follow the care instructions for your model.

Care note / Jesse Handwork.
Silhouette des Ethletic Jesse Sneakers Ein rotes Tuch wischt über die helle Jesse-Silhouette und entfernt sichtbare Schmutzspuren.
A little care.
Your look again.

Soft cloth. Minimal moisture. And no need to send the whole shoe underwater right away.

Jesse / Stylized representation

Retro on your feet. Care under control.

Ethletic / For your everyday life
01 / The basics

A little attention.
No big wash day.

Start dry.

Let caked-on mud dry first. Carefully remove loose dirt with a soft cloth or a suitable soft brush.

Minimal water.

Clean targeted areas with a slightly damp cloth. Do not soak the shoe completely. Follow the care instructions for your model.

Test on a small area first.

First try a suitable cleaning agent on an inconspicuous area. Do not use bleach or aggressive solvents.

Laces separately.

Remove the laces for cleaning. Clean them according to their care instructions and let them dry before re-lacing.

The machine takes a break.

We only recommend machine washing if it is expressly approved for your model. Without this information, stick to careful hand cleaning.

Air flow. No heat.

Let the shoes dry at room temperature in a well-ventilated place. Avoid dryers, heaters and direct strong sunlight.

02 / Materials make the difference

Canvas is not leather look.
Either in care.

Not every method is suitable for every upper material. The information on the respective product and the shoe takes precedence.

Textile upper / Canvas

Gentle on the fabric.

First remove loose dirt dry. Then carefully treat individual areas with a slightly damp cloth. If necessary, use a mild cleaning agent suitable for the material.

Test colorfastness on an inconspicuous area. Avoid vigorous rubbing and complete soaking.

PU leather alternative / Leather look

Soft cloth. Light pressure.

Carefully wipe the surface with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Avoid hard brushes, abrasives and solvent-based cleaners.

Only use care products if they are suitable for the material in question. Classic leather fats are not automatically the right choice for a leather alternative.

03 / Step by step

Cleaning.
Without the drama.

For careful hand cleaning. Check the care instructions for your model beforehand.

  1. Preparation.

    Remove the laces and remove loose dirt. Removable insoles can be treated separately. Please do not remove firmly integrated soles.

  2. Choose the right agent.

    Start with a soft, slightly damp cloth. If necessary, use a small amount of suitable mild cleaning agent. Test it on an inconspicuous area first.

  3. Targeted cleaning.

    Treat dirty areas with minimal pressure. Clean the upper and sole edge separately, so you don't spread dirt further. Avoid vigorous rubbing on seams and edges.

  4. Remove residue.

    Wipe off cleaning agents with a clean, slightly damp cloth. Do not hold the shoe under running water or soak it.

  5. Let dry in peace.

    Let the shoe dry in a well-ventilated place at room temperature. Unprinted, absorbent paper can be loosely inserted. Change damp paper and only wear the shoes again when they are completely dry.

04 / Protection from moisture

Not every spray
is right for every pair.

Only use a waterproofing agent if it is suitable for the upper material and your model. Follow the application instructions of the agent and test it on an inconspicuous area first.

Waterproofing does not automatically make a sneaker waterproof. You should avoid home remedies with wax, oil or heat without express material approval.

Questions about care?

Show us your pair.
We'll take a look.

Tell us your model and describe what you want to clean. A photo helps us with this.

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