We know how hard it is to look stylish during those cold winter days, with your knits and coat layered on top of one another, the runny red nose and your hat screwed on tight right above your eyes. A great way to spice up your snowman look is with a pair of suede boots, it keeps your feet warm and adds texture to your outfit.
Many will shy away from suede, afraid the winter’s harsh elements will ruin a nice pair of footwear, but it’s actually a tougher material than you would think. Suede can absolutely be worn during the winter months. With the proper care and preparation, there is a way to keeping your suede boots looking their best.
Step 1: Remove the Dirt
Use a regular stiff shoe brush to remove the dust and dirt from your shoes. Brush in a sweeping motion, do not press hard and maintain the same direction to keep the nap uniform. Note that the boots should be dry for this process.
Step 1: Remove the Dirt
Use a regulare shoe brush to remove the dust and dirt from your shoes. Brush in a sweeping motion, do not press hard and maintain the same direction to keep the nap uniform. Note that the boots should be dry for this process.
Step 2: Restore the nap
Use a rubber brush or crepe suede brush to bring the nap back to life. Once you have brushed the boots uniformly you might find that a few loose fibres are standing out. Use a lighter to remove them. Carefully, make sure not to hold the flame to close or for to long, or you risk of burning the suede.
Step 2: Use a rubber suede brush
Use a rubber brush or crepe suede brush to bring the nap back to life. Once you have brushed the boots uniformly you might find that a few loose fibres are standing out. Use a lighter to remove them. Carefully, make sure not to hold the flame to close or for to long, or you risk of burning the suede.
Pro Tip: Another way to revive your suede boots. Place the boot back and forth over the steam from a kettle/boiler. It adds moister back into the leather whilst cleaning it as well. Then brush the hairs with a suede brush.
Step 3: Protect
Apply a “suede protector” spray. The preemptive spray will help to repel water and keep a lot of the dirt and stains from sticking to your boots. Spray from a distance and then brush gently with the suede brush. Insert your wooden shoe trees and leave your boots out to dry naturally. Wooden shoe trees will absorb the moisture whilst maintaining the shape of the shoes.
Step 3: Protect
Apply a “suede protector” spray. The preemptive spray will help to repel water and keep a lot of the dirt and stains from sticking to your boots. Spray from a distance and then brush gently with the suede brush. Insert your wooden shoe trees and leave your boots out to dry naturally. Wooden shoe trees will absorb the moisture whilst maintaining the shape of the shoes.
With suede it is important to remove any stains as soon as possible. The longer you leave the stain in, the harder it will be to get them out. You can easily remove any dry dirt residue with a suede eraser. For more persistent stains you can use an omninettoyant and follow the instructions as indicated on the bottle.
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