Care
FOOTWEAR CARE TIPS
The technical condition of your footwear depends on proper care. This process should begin from the moment you purchase the shoes.
Regardless of how thorough and regular shoe cleaning is, over time as a result of mechanical wear or adverse weather conditions, footwear partially loses its waterproofing effect. This natural process inevitably leads to a decline in shoe quality and largely does not depend even on their quality. Nevertheless, it is important that the protective products for your pair are of high quality.
Before using new footwear, and subsequently as well, the pair must be protected from moisture, dirt, road salt, dust, and stains using special products. Treat smooth leather with shoe cream. For suede, nubuck, and chamois, use a special water- and dirt-repellent product.
Choose professional shoe care products that are suitable for the required type of footwear. Avoid products containing silicone. Quality footwear made from natural leather is usually dyed with natural dyes, so it may partially release pigment under the influence of heat and moisture.
To prevent staining of stockings, socks, and feet during the first days of wearing shoes, we recommend treating the pair from the inside with a special aerosol, colorless shoe cream, or water-repellent product.
FREQUENCY OF WEAR
Change your footwear every 2-3 days, especially in wet weather. This will help your shoes maintain their appearance and shape for a long time, as well as dry naturally. For this purpose, it is advisable to have several pairs of shoes per season. Initially wear new shoes for short periods so they can adapt to the shape of your foot.
CARE
After each use, clean your shoes of dust and dirt. Washing any type of leather footwear is prohibited!
Dry wet shoes at room temperature away from heating devices and any other heat sources, avoiding direct sunlight, first filling them with paper or using special devices (shoe trees, stretchers) to prevent deformation. Moisture will disappear from the shoes in approximately 20 hours. Periodically air the pair in fresh air so the leather can dry thoroughly.
PUTTING ON SHOES
To avoid damaging the heel area, use a shoehorn when putting on shoes!
When removing shoes, do not step on the heel counter to avoid sole separation.
Footwear with external straps and elastic bands has special places for gripping and putting on; you should not pull directly on the straps and elastic bands.
STORAGE
Each pair of shoes should be stored in a separate box.
HOW TO CARE FOR FOOTWEAR
SUEDE
Suede needs to be brushed with a special brush, moving it in one direction, then apply suede care spray. After this, brush the suede in the opposite direction and spray the product again. Repeat the entire procedure once more. To remove stains, you can use a special eraser for suede and nubuck.
SMOOTH LEATHER
Wipe with cotton fabric moistened in soapy water, then dry thoroughly.
Then apply a small amount of cream to cotton fabric and rub into the leather with circular motions until the cream is completely absorbed.
Polish the shoes with slightly dampened fabric. Allow to dry, then apply wax for additional shine and moisture.
PATENT LEATHER
After using the shoes, clean the soiled surface with a damp cloth, then wipe it dry. Then apply a special patent leather care product, wipe the patent areas and immediately after this polish the pair to a shine with flannel fabric.
Patent leather footwear requires special care as it cannot withstand temperatures below zero degrees. We recommend wearing such pairs in dry, warm weather at temperatures not below +2-3°C.
Take care of your footwear and it will serve you longer.
