If you are not into high-maintainence shoes, these are not for you. Since these are unprotected suede, you must prep them with some kind of waterproofing spray, they do attract dirt/dust and need to be brushed after each wear if you want them to look nice. I researched how to clean them and did had success placing them in a pillowcase and washing them in the delicate cycle however you have to stuff them with towels or newspaper to keep their shape and allow to dry for, at minimum, 2 to 3 days before wearing again (FYI, they do bleed in the wash).