One of the most crucial components of each cheerleader’s uniform is their cheer shoes. A cheerleader often jumps, does tumbles, and stunts on the floor. As such, it’s critical that their shoes can allow for athletic movement. With comfort to the cheerleader and protect the ankle and foot, being also as important. Cheerleaders should take extra care of their cheer shoes. You can do this by wearing them so that they can last longer. Washing your cheer shoes in the washing machine and the dryer is not a good idea. While it may be acceptable to wash specific shoes in the washing machine, it is dangerous. You never know how a shoe will fare in the washing machine. Use as few chemicals as possible on your shoes. If your boots need cleaning, start with a few products as possible. It would be best to tone it down, especially when using bleach or other comparable products. On your shoes, you should use only water and soap. Your shoes may shrink in the dryer, making them unfit for your feet. Always hand-wash your shoes if they become soiled. If you’re concerned about odor, try putting some foot powder in the shoes and then letting them sit overnight to absorb the powder completely. It would help if you never wiped your shoes with colored towels. If you rub your shoe too hard, the color of the cloth can stain it. Some fabrics bleed, particularly bright-colored fabrics. Always clean your shoe using a white material or towel if needed. Cheerleaders should only wear their cheer shoes at practice and during performances. This implies that you shouldn’t even use your shoes outside of training, even if you’re walking from your car to the gym. Wear regular shoes, then change into your cheer shoes shortly. Even outdoor cheer shoes aren’t meant to resist harsh surfaces like gravel or concrete. Limiting the length of time you wear your shoes will help them last longer. Additionally, Don’t glue the bottom sole of your shoe if it’s starting to split from the rest of the shoe. While this may work as a momentary fix, it’s not a good idea to applaud in torn-up shoes. It also can injure you and fall apart in the middle of a performance. It’s time to change your shoes once they begin to show symptoms of wear.