Care for leather shoes

Leather is one of those materials that genuinely rewards care. A few simple habits can keep your shoes looking great and lasting years longer than you'd expect.

Step 1: Clean Start with a good clean before anything else. If your shoes have been weatherproofed, this step is noticeably easier. For smooth leather, a damp cloth or soft sponge does the job well. Nubuck prefers dry cleaning of with a foam cleaner, using a specialist brush or cleaning rubber. Keep in mind that nubuck absorbs more and needs extra drying time. You'll find quality cleaning products for all leather types in our eshop. We have great experience e.g. with the Carbon Complete foam. 

Step 2: Nourish Leather needs moisture to stay supple and crack-free. Pick a conditioner or cream suited to your specific leather type, and apply it regularly — not just when the shoes start to look tired. Always follow the product instructions to avoid over-saturating the material. From our own experience, we highly recommend Leather Gel for smooth leather and Organic Cover for all leather types. To revive the colour of smooth leather, Waterstop Colors cream is an excellent choice.

Step 3: Weatherproof A good weatherproofing spray is your shoes' best defence against water, mud, and everyday dirt. Apply it to clean, dry leather — and importantly, always weatherproof before the first wear and after every nourishing treatment. Our go-to recommendation is Carbon Pro.

Stick to these three steps and you will help your leather shoes to stay in great shape.