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Trainers can often do just fine in the washing machine on the hand wash cycle. Best to put them in a mesh bag to protect them from abrasion when they rub against the drum. Remove the insoles and put them in the bag too.
As yours have real nubuck, don't use ordinary washing powder/liquid. Some people use baby shampoo. But if you like these trainers I would go posh and use a Colourlock product. Colourlock is serious German high tech stuff. https://www.amazon.co.uk/COLOURLOCK-Leather-Wash-Concentrate-250ml/dp/B00UQQYH3O They should look immaculate after that.
If there are fungi inside they might survive a 30 degree wash. To be sure they're dead you could get a UV light bulb and subject them to that for a while. Don't look at the light too much. Put it in a cupboard or a box or something.
Other ways to kill bacteria are to put the shoes in the freezer or spray them with rubbing alcohol.
After the wash the nubuck can be restored with various gloops for leather. Post some pics and I'll suggest something.
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I am looking at some used trainers on ebay that are a blue nubuck (part of the "Winterized" collection from Nike a few years ago)
Look in good enough condition for the price but would need a clean and spruce up.
Assuming not ideal to whack them in the washing machine?
Any tips for cleaning them and restoring them a little?
Also, how to clean the insides as someone elses hoofs have been in them.