Running Shoe Cleaning – The Sneaker Shack
Back to kilometre zero.

Running shoe cleaning, done properly.

Trail mud, road grime, sweat and odour, gone. Our trained technicians deep-clean your running shoes without wrecking the mesh or the cushioning, and have them back to you within 48 hours.

4.6★ from 2,315+ Google reviews50,000+ pairs cleaned a year16 stores nationwideCleaning kicks since 2017
Choose your clean

Two cleans. Pick your mileage.

From a quick post-run refresh to a full trail revival. Both come with doorstep pickup and delivery.

The Classic Cleanse running shoe service
Post-run refresh

The Classic Cleanse

R190 per pair

Your after-training go-to. We lift road dust and light dirt off your daily runners, from the mesh down to the sole.

  • Upper, midsole and undersole
  • Laces cleaned
  • Gentle on mesh and knit uppers
Book the Classic Cleanse
Most thorough
The Red Detail deep running shoe clean service
Full trail revival

The Red Detail

R290 per pair

Our deepest clean. Set-in trail mud, race grime and post-run odour, out, so your training pair goes further.

  • Treats set-in trail and race stains
  • Cleaned inside and out
  • Deodorising treatment for sweat and odour
  • VIS Protector Spray finish
Get the Red Detail
Results may vary depending on the shoe's condition, material and type of stains.

Getting your running shoes cleaned has never been so easy. Here's how it works.

Schedule your clean

Plan your day, choose your clean, add your extras, fill in your delivery details and preferred pick-up date... then checkout!

Hand over your runners

Pack your running shoes and we'll come to your doorstep on the date you've selected to collect them. We'll then take them back to our stores for cleaning.

Get your runners back race-ready

We will notify you once your running shoes are cleaned and let you know on delivery day when our driver is on their way. You'll be able to track them all the way back to your door.

Pickup and delivery

We come to you.

No queues, no hassle, no missed training. Book online and our branded drivers collect from your door, deep-clean your running shoes in-store, and deliver them back within 48 hours.

  • Doorstep collection across JHB, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban
  • Live updates from collection to delivery
  • 16 stores nationwide if you would rather drop off
Book a Clean
Customer receiving a Sneaker Shack pickup and delivery bag at their door The Sneaker Shack branded delivery car collecting a sneaker cleaning order
Before and after cleaning of a white and yellow New Balance running shoe at The Sneaker Shack
A pink New Balance running shoe being cleaned with The Sneaker Shack cleaning foam
A Sneaker Shack technician cleaning a pair of running shoes in-store
Every kilometre leaves a mark. We take it off, and give you more to run.

Made for the miles

Running shoes take a beating, mud, sweat, tar and kilometres.

We clean them properly so your favourite pair lasts longer and every run still feels fresh.

Google Reviews
4.6
Based on
2,315+ reviews

Trusted by runners across Mzansi

Real 5-star Google reviews from customers who trust us with their running shoes and kicks.

Outstanding service. I waited three days for my shoes, and when I got them back they honestly looked brand new. The quality of their work is exceptional and you can tell they really care about what they do. This is the only place I trust with my running shoes and sneakers.
MSMiquela SnymanGoogle review
My white takkies were covered in red dirt. I honestly did not think they could be saved, but I paid for the full clean and fetched them three days later. They looked brand new!
CPCaitlin ParkGoogle review
The best sneaker care. They are prompt with their turnaround and make sure the customer stays informed about delivery. Very affordable too. Highly recommended.
ASAshliyard SokkieGoogle review
I needed two pairs of sneakers cleaned at very short notice and, as usual, Sneaker Shack are the best in the business. So reliable, and such great communication too.
TCTanya ChettyGoogle review
Absolutely thrilled with the service! My shoes look brand new, I honestly could not believe the transformation. The staff are incredibly sweet, friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
CSCiska SnymanGoogle review
This really works well. My shoes came back looking like new. The whole process to drop off, pick up and get notifications was smooth. I will be back.
KLKelsay LewisGoogle review

Classic Cleanse vs Red Detail

Not sure which one your runners need? Here is how the two cleans compare.

What's includedClassic CleanseRed Detail
Upper, midsole and undersole
Gentle on mesh and knit uppers
Laces cleaned
Inner sole clean
Treats set-in trail and race stains
Deodorising treatment (sweat and odour)
VIS Protector Spray finish
Best forPost-run refreshDeep clean and protect
Price per pairR190R290

Your running shoes deserve better

Doorstep pickup, trained technicians, and your runners back to you in 48 hours.

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