Essential tools for suede maintenance
In order to make your life easier when caring for your best suede stompers, it’d be useful to cop yourself a couple of very useful tools. Namely a suede brush and some waterproof spray. But why…?
Suede brush and cleaner
Grabbing yourself a good suede brush is a good move. If your suede shoes get a little dirty, the easiest way to clean them is by using a suede brush, using straight sweeping motions and alternating directions so as not to brush the dirt deeper into the suede. This will also help to maintain the fuzzy texture of your suede.
Waterproof spray for protection
Honestly, it’s best to avoid wearing your suede shoes in the rain if possible, but if you are going to insist on doing so, we’d advise giving them a light going-over with some water-resistant spray. However, a light spray is all you need—don’t go overboard or you’ll take away from the texture of your suede, and if you’re going to take away the texture, what’s the bloody point?
Is suede water-resistant?
Your suede isn’t going to disintegrate the moment it gets a bit humid, but, as previously discussed, suede doesn’t like water much and isn’t particularly water-resistant. You can step outside confidently, just maybe avoid going swimming in them or drinking out of them. No shoeys—we see you, Australians.
