Simple ways of quick-drying wet football boots

Wet soccer cleats can be a challenge to play in and can also be quite uncomfortable on your feet. It is also very important to remember that moisture can damage shoes and therefore you need to ensure that your cleats are properly dried after each wash or after playing wet. But what do you do when you have very little time to allow your shoes to dry properly?

1. Release the laces. By loosening the laces, the studs open up and receive more air, which speeds up the drying process. When you let your cleats dry with the laces on, you also expose the seams to stress because they contract as they dry. Therefore, loosening the laces is also helpful in removing this type of stress.

2. Remove the insole from the shoe. Most cleats come with removable insoles. Such templates are convenient because they give players the opportunity to change to more comfortable and supportive templates as the situation demands. They’re also handy when looking for a quick way to dry tacos. Removing the insole not only helps the inside of the shoe dry faster, but the insole itself will also dry faster. You can wrap it with paper towels or hang it upright with fabric pins or pegs to speed up the process.

3. Clean up grass, dirt and mud. If your cleats are wet from a rainy game or wet grounds, you should be sure to wipe any grass, dirt, and mud off your shoes with a damp towel. It may increase the humidity, but the drying process will be easier without these elements. This is also a simple way to make sure you have an easier time next time you wash your boots; dried mud can be more difficult to remove when washing.

4. Use a dry cloth to pat your tacos. It helps remove most of the moisture from the surface and begins the drying process. You can do this on both the outside and inside of the boots to reduce drying time.

5. Stuff the boots with newspaper. The ball of newspaper will help absorb a good percentage of the moisture. You can let it sit for a considerable period of time before removing it and replacing it with a dry ball before letting the boots air dry. This action can also be helpful in preventing the tacos from shrinking as they dry, but you want to make sure the newspaper doesn’t make them too puffy either. You can also run a piece of newspaper over the laces and tongue for similar drying results.

6. Place tacos in breezy areas. The truth is that even studs dry much faster with moving air. The breeze absorbs moisture accelerating the drying process. However, it is important that you make sure that the area is not damp or wet; drier air is much better at speeding up the drying process. Avoid using heat as it can permanently damage your shoes.