Originally Posted by MediaCreations
The newspaper idea is a good one because it wicks the moisture out of the leather. You can change the paper after a couple of hours and help speed up the process.
This one has always worked for me. I put the newspaper in the wet shoes (being sure to get some into the toes) and after 30 minutes or so, I take it out and replace. The next day, they might be a little damp but they will be ok.