If you love playing the game of tennis then you probably have a good portion of your closet that is dedicated to specialized tennis clothing and accessories. If you have a pair of leather tennis shoes then it is important to know how to clean them properly, especially if they are white. Doing this the wrong way can lead to damage and discoloration.1. Remember don’t ever put leather shoes in the washer along with other clothes as they will become damaged.2. Use a damp cloth to gently wipe your shoes. Try using a soft cloth, as harder cloths may lead to your leather tennis shoes being damaged. You should slowly work your way through the dirt to identify the problem areas that really need a scrub.3. There are many cleaning products on the market but many of them are too harsh for leather. In this case you can simply use warm water and some dishwashing liquid.4. Try and get hold of a toothbrush that has soft bristles. Again, harder bristles will be too harsh and can end up damaging your leather tennis shoes. Use the brush to gently work through the dirt. Do so at a constant pressure and in a circular motion.5. Get hold of your damp cloth and wipe the shoes down. Once the soap has gone you will be able to see any spots that you have missed. For the ones that you have missed, just try using the toothbrush again and wipe down afterwards.6. If you are happy with how clean your leather tennis shoes are now all you have to do is set them outside. Try not to leave them in the baking sun as this can lead to discoloration and bleaching. Bring them in as soon as they have dried to prevent this.