Cleaning your suede shoes
With simple cleaning, protection, and gentle care, you can preserve the velvety feel and rich color of your suede shoes.
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Remove light dirt
Use a soft suede brush or suede sponge to gently remove dust and dry dirt. Brush in one direction to lift the nap.
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Tackle stubborn stains
For tougher stains, use a special suede cleaning eraser. Gently rub over the stain until it comes off.
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Grease or oil stains
For oily stains, dab with a paper towel (do not rub!). Then spray a little dry shampoo onto the area, let it absorb, and brush again with a suede brush.
Care – Keep suede fresh
Suede is an open-pored, textured material. With gentle drying, regular brushing, and proper care, it retains its soft nap, rich color, and natural character for a long time.
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Gentle drying & shape support
Allow suede shoes to dry naturally after wearing. Insert a wooden shoe tree to absorb moisture, maintain their shape, and prevent the fibers from flattening.
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Restore the flooring & refresh its appearance
Once they are dry, gently brush the surface with a suede or crepe brush. This lifts the fibers, removes light dirt, and restores the velvety texture that makes suede unique.
Do not use leather creams, oils, or waxes on suede. These products seal the surface, darken the material, and permanently damage the nap. For long-lasting protection, always use products specifically developed for suede or nubuck.
Perfect tools for suede care
Every pair of suede shoes works better with the right care products—from brushes to protective sprays.
Special Suede and Nubuck Types – Care & Differences
Their natural character requires gentle care methods that clean, protect, and preserve the raised fibers without sealing the material.
Suede
Suede (also known as roughout leather or velour) is made from the inner side of the hide, giving it a soft, velvety nap and a natural, matte appearance.
Suede should be cleaned dry using a suede or crepe brush to remove dirt and lift the nap without damaging the fibers. Protect the surface with a specialized suede spray and avoid creams, oils, or waxes, as these can flatten the texture and darken the material.
Nubuck leather
Nubuck is fine-grained leather that has been lightly sanded on the surface, resulting in a soft, slightly velvety texture with a more uniform structure than suede.
Cleaning nubuck requires gentle brushing to remove dust and refresh the finely sanded surface. Use nubuck-specific cleaners for stains and finish with a protective spray, while allowing the shoes to dry naturally with shoe trees to maintain their shape.
