Hand wash Merrell hiking boots with mild soap and cool water, then air dry away from heat. Avoid machine washing to protect glue and fastenings.

Clean leather hiking boots by hand using a soft brush, mild soap, and water — never a washing.

Most non-leather KEEN hiking shoes can be machine-washed on a gentle cycle with cold water and mild detergent.

KEEN hiking boots can be machine-washed on a gentle cycle with cold water and mild detergent.

Wash merino hiking socks inside out on a gentle cycle in cold water with a wool-friendly detergent, then air dry flat away from heat.

Most hiking boots should not go in a washing machine because the spin cycle can weaken waterproof membranes, loosen adhesives.

Use a specialized tech wash on a gentle cycle with cold water, then air dry; avoid regular detergent to preserve fabric and DWR coating.

You should not wash hiking boots in a washing machine; the agitation, heat, and detergent can damage the materials, adhesives.

The safest method for cleaning a hiking pack is hand-washing in a bathtub or large sink with lukewarm water and a mild, pH-neutral soap.

Wash Columbia hiking shoes by removing laces and insoles, scrubbing with mild soap, and using cold water on the delicate cycle.