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The Best Sneaker Care

Clean pairs say as much as the pairs themselves. This guide covers cleaners, brushes, protector sprays, suede kits, wipes and the extras that keep a rotation fresh, from the brands sneakerheads already keep on the shelf. It is for anyone who would rather wear their best pairs than keep them in the box.

10 picks · Updated October 19, 2026

  1. Jason Markk · Sneaker Care

    Essential Kit

    Jason Markk's signature kit: a 4 oz bottle of Deep Cleaning Solution, enough for up to 100 pairs, and a Durables brush to work it in.

    See price at Amazon

  2. Crep Protect · Sneaker Care

    The Cleaning Kit

    An all-in-one kit with a 3.5 oz cleaner, a brush with more than 17,000 bristles, a microfiber cloth and a carry case, for leather, nubuck, suede and canvas.

    See price at Amazon

  3. Reshoevn8r · Sneaker Care

    Shoe Cleaner Kit for Mesh, Canvas, Suede, Knit and Leather

    Reshoevn8r's cleaning kit is made for mesh, canvas, suede, knit and leather, so one kit covers most of a rotation.

    See price at Amazon

  4. Jason Markk · Sneaker Care

    Repel Spray

    A water and stain repellent to spray on after the clean, so the next rain does less damage.

    See price at Amazon

  5. Crep Protect · Sneaker Care

    Rain and Stain Shoe Protector Spray

    Crep Protect's rain and stain spray adds a nano-scale protective layer before a pair hits the street.

    See price at Amazon

  6. Jason Markk · Sneaker Care

    Suede Cleaning Kit

    A brush and a stain eraser made for suede, for the pairs that need a gentler clean.

    See price at Amazon

  7. Crep Protect · Sneaker Care

    Ultimate Scuff Eraser

    A pocket-sized eraser that buffs scuffs, marks and discoloration off suede and nubuck on the go.

    See price at Amazon

  8. Forcefield · Sneaker Care

    Crease Preventer Elite

    Shields that sit in the toe box to stop creases before they start.

    See price at Amazon

  9. Jason Markk · Sneaker Care

    Plant-Based Quick Wipes, 30 Pack

    Plant-based wipes, 30 to a pack, for quick touch-ups between full cleans.

    See price at Amazon

  10. Sneaker Balls · Sneaker Care

    Odor-Fighting Shoe Fresheners

    Odor-fighting fresheners that drop into a pair, a gym bag or a locker between wears.

    See price at Amazon

How we picked

We looked for care made for sneakers specifically, for the materials it says it is safe on, and easy enough to use that it actually gets used.

HYPE picks every product in its guides; we don't lab-test them. Links go to the retailers that sell them, and HYPE GOODS may earn a commission if you buy.

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