To avoid upper damage or sole separation, drying your shoes the correct way will ensure that they do not become damaged. Remove the insoles, and allow them to air dry at room temperature. Stuff your shoes all the way up to the toes with an absorbent material like paper towels or newspaper. Allow the shoes to dry at room temperature and away from any heat source for 24 hours or until completely dry. Do not use shoe heaters, place the shoes next to heat sources, inside dryers or leave out in direct sunlight to dry out. This will damage the upper as well as the adhesives used to keep the shoes bonded together.