Remove loose dirt and trail debris from the upper, outsole, and SCREEGUARD™ gaiter with a soft brush after each use — keeps the mesh and gaiter breathing properly and prevents debris from embedding in the lugs.

Hand wash in cold water with a mild technical wash (like Nikwax Tech Wash or Granger's Performance Cleaner) — avoid regular detergent, which can strip the hydrophobic treatment on the rear-quarter ripstop and degrade the DREAMBOUND™ midsole foam over time.

Rinse the SURFACE CTRL™ outsole thoroughly after muddy or salty runs — mud and salt can degrade the THINWEB rubber lugs and reduce grip performance over time.

Air dry at room temperature away from direct heat sources — do not put the shoes in a dryer or near a radiator. Heat can damage the DREAMBOUND™ nitrogen super-foam midsole, the bonded internal frame, and the SCREEGUARD™ gaiter's stretch-and-recovery properties.

Stuff the shoes with newspaper or a shoe tree while drying to maintain shape and absorb internal moisture — speeds up drying and prevents the upper from collapsing.

Re-treat the hydrophobic ripstop on the rear quarter periodically with a spray-on water repellent (like Nikwax TX Direct or Granger's Performance Repel) to refresh the water-shedding performance.

Inspect the SURFACE CTRL™ outsole lugs and the scrambling zone at the toes periodically for wear — these are the most-stressed contact points on technical terrain and benefit from early replacement to maintain grip.

Check the SCREEGUARD™ gaiter for any tears or snags after technical runs — small rips can be repaired with a fabric adhesive (like Gear Aid Aquaseal + FD) before they become a debris-entry point.

Check the racing laces and integrated strap for wear — the integrated strap is the most common point of failure on the lacing system, and replacement laces are available through TNF customer service.

Store the shoes in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Avoid long-term storage in a sealed plastic bag or stuff sack, which can trap moisture and lead to mildew or odor buildup.

For the SCREEGUARD™ gaiter, gently hand-wash the elastic portion separately if heavily soiled — do not pull or stretch aggressively when wet, as this can deform the high-recovery elastic.