Leather care

Leather care - sustainability through longevity

We want our shoes to be your faithful companions for a long time! By providing helpful guidance on leather care, we hope to contribute to the longevity of your shoes and, in turn, to sustainability as a whole.

Whether you’ve just bought new shoes or your favorites have been sitting in the closet for a while… your shoes deserve to be pampered regularly with a product tailored to the leather—a sort of “wellness program.”

Basic information on leather care

Leather has many positive properties, but is also sensitive. It only remains supple and largely dirt and water repellent and retains its color with regular care. Leather shoes should therefore be cared for regularly every 2-3 weeks. This prevents the leather from drying out and you can enjoy your shoes for longer.

In-between care for smooth and suede leather

It doesn't always have to be the comfort program. If the shoes are only slightly soiled on the surface, it is sufficient to brush the shoe. This prevents light soiling, such as dust, from being absorbed into the material the next time it comes into contact with moisture.

Good to know

However, more sensitive leathers such as suede and nubuck should always be sprayed after purchase or before wearing them for the first time. At Blue Heeler, smooth leather is sealed at the factory so that the material is protected against moisture and dirt. However, it does not harm the shoes if they are treated with a waterproofing spray before wearing them for the first time.

Not all leather is the same!

How you care for your shoes depends on the type of leather, such as smooth leather,
suede, and
nubuck leather.
Depending on the type of leather, you’ll need different tools for leather care.

Not all leather is the same!

For our special models Fraser Raw and Meryl Shabby, only spray-on care products may be used, as these styles lose their iridescent surface when using wax, for example.

CARE OF SMOOTH LEATHER

What do I need for optimum shoe care for smooth leather?

Various dirt brushes
Shining brush
clean cloth or cream brush
Clean cloth for polishing
Cleansing foam and sponge
Shoe polish or shoe wax

Advantages and disadvantages of shoe polish, shoe wax and leather grease

	ADVANTAGES	DISADVANTAGES
Shoe polish	penetrates deep into the leather and provides more	offers almost no protection against moisture and dirt
	refreshes the color	Adds a little shine after polishing
Schuhwachs	Schutz vor Nässe und Schmutz	wenig Pflege-Eigenschaften
	Gloss after polishing
Leather Conditioner	Waterproofing	Use sparingly; too much can damage the leather

Step 1 - Cleaning leather shoes

The rule here is: Clean first—then polish!
Be sure to remove surface dirt before using any care products.
The gentler, the better… which means you shouldn’t apply shoe polish or wax to a dirty shoe. Otherwise, there’s a risk that the shoe will look blotchy after treatment. Furthermore, the dirt prevents the nourishing shoe polish from being absorbed into the leather.

For smooth leather, a cloth is often sufficient; it should be damp—but not wet—if necessary.
Otherwise, you can also gently brush off superficial dirt with a soft brush.

For heavy soiling, apply cleaning foam to the shoe with a sponge and leave to work for approx. 5 minutes. Then remove with a slightly damp cloth. The foam removes the deep-seated protection from the leather.

Step 2 - Use of care products

Care products should only ever be applied to a dry shoe.

Shoe polish or wax makes smooth leather supple in the long term

You can choose either a clear version or one that matches the color of your shoes.
The colored version also helps hide minor scratches and refreshes the color.

Step 3 - Impregnation

There are waterproofing products specifically designed for leather, available as sprays or wax-based leather creams.
The waterproofing forms a protective film on the leather that prevents moisture from penetrating it.
However, it does not make the leather waterproof. Leather has the natural ability to absorb, retain, and release moisture.
This property is maintained through careful and regular care.

CARE OF SUEDE / SUEDE LEATHER

What do I need for optimal shoe care for suede leather?

Various dirt brushes
Rubber brush
Special suede brush
Cleansing foam and sponge
Waterproofing spray

Special features of suede / suede leather?

Due to its rough surface, suede is more susceptible to soiling and moisture. If this material is not cared for properly, it can quickly look stained and dirty. It can also become porous and the color loses its intensity.

Suede definitely needs more intensive care than smooth leather, but it is not more time-consuming, as you do not use shoe polish or wax and therefore do not need to polish it.

Instead, it’s a good idea to use different brushes, such as
a dust brush for removing surface dust
and
a special suede brush for heavy soiling and stains.

Brushing suede is like giving a good massage:
As gently as possible—as firmly as necessary …

How often?

It’s best to do this daily or after each use to remove surface dust—
see also “Care in Between.”

This may seem excessive at first, but the effort is manageable and worth it in the long run. Even after a short walk, fine dust settles on the leather, which appears slightly gray in dark colors. If this dust is brushed off immediately, it only takes a few moments and the dust has no opportunity to penetrate deeper into the leather. If you don’t do this, the dust will settle in the leather the next time it comes into contact with moisture at the latest and a much more time-consuming wet cleaning will then be necessary.

In the case of coarse soiling and stains, e.g. mud, it is advisable to clean the shoes when damp and again as soon as possible after wearing them, when the dirt has not yet set in.

Important: Always treat the entire shoe or both shoes, as otherwise localized water marks may form; in particular, with light-colored suede shoes,
color variations may occur after cleaning.

Step 1- Cleaning

First brush the surface vigorously with the dirt brush slightly moistened with warm water.

Step 2- Drying

Leave shoes to dry overnight and be sure to use shoe trees, as suede contracts. If you put crumpled up newspaper in your shoes, it will help to absorb the moisture. If the dirt has already dried, you need to be a little more thorough. In this case, a suede brush with metal bristles is helpful to loosen the dirt and you have to be very careful not to damage the leather. Then remove any loose dust with the dirt brush. Then apply special cleaning agent in foam form evenly to the entire shoe with a cloth or sponge and dab with kitchen paper. This process can and should be repeated several times until the desired result is achieved. Again, leave the shoes to dry overnight with shoe trees.

Step 3 - Care and color refreshment

Once the shoes are dry, it’s time for care …
Before applying the care product, gently buff the leather with the suede brush.
Apply a thin layer of liquid care product to the entire shoe using a sponge.
If you use a care product that matches the color, it will refresh the color at the same time.
Now let it dry again, and then buff the leather with a rubber brush.

Step 4 - Impregnation

It is now very important to protect the shoes again against moisture and dirt with a waterproofing spray. Sprayed on thinly several times, suede likes it best.

NUBUCK LEATHER CARE

What do I need for optimum shoe care for nubuck leather?

Various dirt brushes
Rubber brush
Cleansing foam and mesh sponge
Nubuck eraser
Suede and nubuck leather care products

Special features of nubuck leather?

Nubuck leather also belongs to the suede family and is characterized by its velvety soft surface, which makes it look very elegant. This leather is very breathable, but also less UV-resistant than other types of leather and the color fades quickly in the sun.

The open-pored leather soaks up moisture quickly and dirt quickly settles on it. Shoes made of this leather should therefore only be worn in dry weather if possible. These properties also determine the care.

Here too, reaching for the brush every day saves a lot of time in the long run. Dry cleaning for in between or as a basis for the wellness program.

As described above, fine dust is deposited every time you wear them. To prevent this from penetrating deeper into the leather in the long term, it should always be removed as far as possible with a dirt brush; a brush with rubber bristles, for example, is recommended for light soiling and a special brush with metal bristles for heavy soiling. Brushing also roughens the leather again and restores the characteristic velvety look and forms the basis for the wellness program.

If the nubuck leather shoe does get wet, we recommend brushing it off with a damp dirt brush until the material is evenly damp, otherwise water marks and color differences may form. Always treat both shoes.

For heavier soiling and stains, liquid cleaning agents, e.g. mild bamboo lotions or foam with a stronger cleaning effect, should be used as follows.

Apply the product directly to the brush and spread evenly over the entire shoe.
Remove the loosened dirt with a soft, clean and damp cloth.
Dry the shoes with shoe trees and crumpled newspaper.
After drying, do not forget to impregnate!

Nubuck eraser

Stubborn stains can often be removed with a special eraser.
To do this, rub the stained areas in a circular motion with a corner of the eraser, applying light pressure. The shoe should be dry.
If this does not produce the desired result, do not rub or scrub any harder under any circumstances.
This could damage the surface. Instead, wet cleaning is recommended.

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