Can you dry shoes safely in the dryer? Sure, but only if the shoes’ materials can be machine dried.

Check the label that’s usually on the inner heel or tongue of your shoe. If there’s a square with an X, that means you can’t dry them in a machine. If it’s a square with a circle, that means it’s safe to put in the dryer. But always use low heat.

You can’t just toss your shoes in the dryer because, aside from making loud noises, it can ruin both your shoes and your dryer. What you can do is put in a bunch of other clothes or towels to minimize the thumping and then put your shoes in. You can also buy a dryer strap with a suction cup. How this works is the straps will go across your shoes, and the suction cup will be attached to the drum, holding your shoes in one place while the drum spins.

There’s also an actual dryer shoe bag that you can strap by the door of your dryer. You put your shoes inside that bag with the heels and sole against the door, and they’re suspended there so there’s absolutely no thumping. The shoe will only get heat and airflow.

Here’s a picture of the dryer shoe bag:

Photo not mine.