High temperatures may affect the glue that holds shoes together at the seams (which is why you should never dry them on a radiator, either). While your shoes are used to getting pounded when you're running, the agitation of the washer and the tumbling action of the dryer may be too stressful for them, causing the mesh on your shoes to come apart or start to pucker.

To properly dry your shoes, remove the insole, stuff the shoe with newspaper or paper towels, and allow them to air-dry on a windowsill or an area where air circulates. If you want to spiff them up for aesthetic reasons, take a small amount of gentle cleanser, and apply it to your shoes with a nylon scrub brush. Rinse briefly under a light stream of water and dry as prescribed.

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