Fill a bowl with cold water and add a few drops of laundry detergent.
Soak a washcloth in the soapy water and wring it out so the cloth is damp, not soaked.
Use the damp cloth to clean the sneakers.
Using a dry towel, wipe the sneakers clean. If spots are not clear, repeat the process.
Allow the sneakers to air dry in a warm spot. They may need to sit for several days to dry.
After the shoes are dry, cover them with a shoe polish to treat the leather.