Prepare the shoes for drying
Remove loose dirt using the care method recommended for the model before deciding where to dry it. Open the laces and check whether the insoles are intended to be removed. Do not pull out a fixed component simply because another shoe had removable parts. Keep left and right components organised if their shape or fit differs.
Salomon’s general care guidance recommends drying shoes at room temperature away from external heat, including direct sun. Check the instructions for your own pair rather than assuming a radiator, hairdryer or hot cupboard is a harmless shortcut. If the shoes are needed again soon, choose another suitable pair or change the outing instead of forcing the process.
Choose a place you can inspect
Set the shoes where air can circulate and where drips or mud will not create a problem. Avoid closing them in a kit bag while waiting for a better moment. Keep them away from being crushed under other equipment. If several people are drying shoes together, allow each pair space rather than stacking them in a corner.
Check the interior and any separately dried components before putting everything back. The outside can appear dry while a less visible area remains damp. Do not promise a fixed drying time based on one previous outing; the amount of water, construction and room conditions can differ. The useful test is the actual state of the pair, not the number of hours on a clock.
Use the pause to inspect
Once the shoes can be examined clearly, look for damaged fabric, loose parts and trapped debris. Note a problem before it is hidden again by reassembly. If an insole was removed, replace it in the correct orientation without folds. Lace the shoes normally and check that the combination feels as expected before the next run.
Keep the storage arrangement separate from the drying stage. A pair that is still being checked should not be put back with ready-to-use kit simply to make the room look tidy. Record any care instruction you repeatedly forget. A consistent place and sequence are usually more useful than searching for a faster drying trick after every wet outing.
