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[Yoink]

I can't view links on muh phone D:
Could you describe the method?

[My Name is Immaterial]

To copy and paste:

Do not use a bleach or any washing compound containing a bleaching agent as it will decrease the tensile strength of the fabric.
It is perfectly safe to use a mild soap and water solution to wash out dirt and at the same time reduce the effect of perspiration absorption. Do not put the shoes in a washing machine. This is not recommended by the Converse company because the process will dilute the color of the canvas, especially bright and dark colors. Hand cleaning with a damp cloth is the preferred method.
After washing with water, the shoes should be dried at normal temperature away from excessive heat such as stoves or steam pipes. Do not dry shoes in automatic dryers.
A wet sponge or cleaning cloth with a little soap if desired can quickly clean up dirt or minor spills on your toe caps or rubber foxing on the sides of your shoes.

Now, Yahoo answers and Instructables say it's okay to machine wash it.

First, remove your laces, and set them aside.
Next, spray liquid stain remover on your shoes, soaking every inch of cloth.
Don't forget to spray under the tongues to get those pesky jeans stains out.

Let your shoes sit for about five minutes. While you wait, toss two or three of your towels into the wash so that half of the drum is full.

Optional: wipe down the rubber surfaces of your shoes with a wet Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to remove any loose grime or dirt.

Stuff the shoelaces into the bottle of liquid stand remover. Leaving about half an inch to an inch of the laces sticking out of the bottle, screw on the cap/nozzle. Be careful not to cross-thread the cap.

Next, shake the bottle like you would a carton of orange juice. Do this for about 30 seconds. Careful though... some liquid will seep out. Use the hand towel to clean up the goopy mess.

Remove the laces from the bottle, then place them in your mesh wash bag, making certain that they are thoroughly covered in stain remover. Also, rub some excess stain remover onto the dry ends of the laces that were sticking out of the bottle.

Afterward, zip up the bag, and place it in the wash on top of your towels. Add your shoes to the load next to the bag, then place the remaining towels on top. Your shoes and bag should sandwiched between two layers of towels. Make any necessary adjustments, and toss in the hand towel if you like.

Add a glug (about 2 oz) of hydrogen peroxide, a glug of the liquid stain remover, and one load's worth of detergent to the wash. Set machine to the "super load" or equivalent setting; set water to cold (warm if you can afford it), and select the "regular" or equivalent wash setting. Start the wash, and walk away.

After pulling them from the wash, reshape your shoes and set them on a flat surface to dry. Pull the laces from the mesh bag, and place them down next to the shoes, freeing them of any tangles or knots that might have occurred in the wash.

I set mine on top of my dryer, but any area free of debris and moisture will do. You can even set them outside in the sun, for example. After about 12 hours, they'll be dry and ready to be re-laced and worn with any outfit (sooner if you place them in the sun).
Use a damp Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to keep the rubber of your shoes brilliant and free of dirt.

ENJOY!

Note: Some stains require two washes. If your shoes aren't stain-free after the first wash, repeat the process one more time. For example, it took me two cleans to get grass stains out of my Chucks. Also, don't forget to dry your towels!

[Yoink]

Thanks!
I'll probably go with the first method, since I'm lazy and don't really care about them being dirty- they just smell awful.

[My Name is Immaterial]

No problem. Good luck!

[ChairmanPoo]

I hate every ape I see, from chimpan-A to chimpanzee. No, you'll never make a monkey out of me

[Helgoland]

Thanks!
I'll probably go with the first method, since I'm lazy and don't really care about them being dirty- they just smell awful.

You smell your shoes?

[Comrade P.]

Thanks!
I'll probably go with the first method, since I'm lazy and don't really care about them being dirty- they just smell awful.

You smell your shoes?

Finally, another person who doesn't smell his shoes. You exist. Hooray! Today is a good day.

[Yoink]

I generally only smell my shoes when they're bad enough that I can notice the smell whilst wearing them...
In this case, because they got wet on my way home yesterday. As did the rest of me, hence why I was doing laundry earlier.

[Comrade P.]

Well then, good for you.

[My Name is Immaterial]

I hate every ape I see, from chimpan-A to chimpanzee. No, you'll never make a monkey out of me

We have a Terrible Jokes thread for posts like that.

[Scoops Novel]

Know any good examples of a real, strong vs agile fight? Maybe in boxing?

[Graknorke]

Is there a word for, uh, I'll have to explain this because I don't know if I can say it in words.

There are two languages, X and Y. X has homophones A and B. Y has homophones C and D. However, A has the same meaning as C, and B has the same meaning as D.
Do homophones whose translations are also homophones in a different language.

[Helgoland]

Know any good examples of a real, strong vs agile fight? Maybe in boxing?

Nazi Germany vs Soviet Russia?

[Comrade P.]

Know any good examples of a real, strong vs agile fight? Maybe in boxing?

Nazi Germany vs Soviet Russia?

What's wrong with classic - David vs Goliath?

[Baffler]

Real fast, can people see the article on the other side of this link?