I wash my converse and vans in the machine as well. But watch out for suede. In high school, I threw my pink old skools in the wash and the suede part turned a really nasty pinkish gray. For your black stains, I'd recommend pre-treating with stain removers or just detergent and rubbing gently in a bucket of warm water with your hands. Once the stains look like they're going somewhere, then you can probably throw them in the machine to take care of the rest. Good luck!
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