Best way to clean North Face Hedgehogs?

Latest Posts | New Discussions | Hot Threads | Forum Topics
Help | Settings | Followed Threads
reply
8 messages
Michael Morrison
05/07/2012 at 09:51

Hey,

I would usually put my walking shoes on a light spin in the machine (in a pillow case) but wondering if anyone has recommendations on what's best for TNF hedgehogs? They're waterproof and I suspect that, as a result, they don't breathe as well after a walk - only a few big walks in and they smell pretty bad!

Cheers folks,

Michael

Crimp'itch
05/07/2012 at 10:43
It's not really cleaning you're needing by the sounds of it if odour's the problem (and if you do clean them, it'll build up just as quickly next time). I use Schol odour control shoe spray and find it fantastic (especially if you spray it once, wait a day and spray again) and it even works in climbing shoes (which  are seriously prone to this problem due to no socks being worn). I'd advise against any of the shoe powders as they end up a gloopy mess.
Michael Morrison
05/07/2012 at 10:46

Cheers mate,

Yeah i've used the schol stuff before and it was good. Right now i've blasted them a couple of times with another shoe/feet odour eater (can't remember the brand). Hopefully that'll do - i'm just not used to shoes smelling after such little use. 

Crag Scrambler
05/07/2012 at 13:23
I have a pair of hedgehog 3 tall gtx I use for walking the dog and I usually just throw them in the washer on a low heat without any soap then just hang them on the line for a while, i do squirt a bit of that nikwax proofing on them too.

It seems to keep them fairly clean and water tight.

Only reason I dont put detergent in the wash is i thought your not supposed to with goretex type materials but i think you can use soap?

A new pair of innersoles once in a while helps with smell and comfort too.
Edited: 05/07/2012 at 13:27
Michael Morrison
05/07/2012 at 14:10
Cheers, i think that could be worth a shot too - low heat + no detergent surely can't do too much harm.
pete varley
07/07/2012 at 17:41

 walk through a few rivers on your walk

                     by Lilo

Michael Morrison
09/07/2012 at 09:26
I tried (trust me!) but the hills just got in the way
rick ?
23/10/2012 at 00:48

where can i get new inersoles and laces from. thanks  by rick  

Your say
Terms and Conditions | Code of Conduct
email image
8 messages
Forum Jump  
Sign up to our weekly newsletter

Shopping

Most popular

Competitions

View all competitions
Sign up to our twitter feed

Promotions

View all promotions