Shoe care

Two rules that apply to every pair

We work with first-quality materials, but the playground, the park and all that running about leave their mark. Cleaning shoes properly is simple if you respect two things: do not put them in the washing machine unless the product label says so, and never dry them near a heat source. When soaked, some materials lose their shape and the eyelets the laces pass through can rust; and shoes that do not dry completely on the inside suffer for it. A damp cloth and mild soap take care of almost everything.

How to clean them, material by material

How do I clean leather?

Remove the dirt with a damp cloth and mild soap, then rub with a dry cloth. Leave the shoes to air-dry, never next to a radiator or a heater or in direct sunlight. Once they are completely dry, you can nourish the leather with a colourless neutral shoe cream.
And suede, split suede or nubuck?

No creams or soap here: they flatten the nap and change the colour. Let the dirt dry and remove it dry with a soft brush, always in the same direction. If they have got wet, let them air-dry away from heat and brush them afterwards to lift the nap.
And patent leather?

A damp cloth is enough. If the mark will not come off, add a little mild soap. Dry with a soft, dry cotton cloth.
Can I machine-wash canvas and textile shoes?

Only if the item's label says so. In that case, remove the insoles, use a short, delicate cycle with cold water and mild soap, without abrasive detergents, and wash the shoes on their own: no clothes, towels or cloths. If you prefer to wash them by hand, remove the insoles as well and clean with a damp cloth. In both cases, leave them to air-dry.
And slippers?

Canvas slippers can go in the washing machine on a short cycle with cold water, always with the insoles out and without abrasive detergents. Felt slippers do not go in the washing machine: a slightly damp cloth is enough. Dry them at room temperature, with no tumble dryer, no hairdryer and no direct sunlight; otherwise they turn stiff and faded.
What should I do with technical materials and mesh?

A damp cloth and mild soap, without rubbing too hard, and air-drying. Do not apply creams or products made for leather: they do not need them and they can stain.
And if the shoe combines several materials?

Treat each area separately, as its material requires, and take care around the seams and where the colour changes.
How do I clean the insoles?

With a damp cloth and, if they need it, a little mild soap. They dry in the same way as the shoe: in the air and away from heat. Do not put them in the washing machine or the tumble dryer.
Can I replace the insoles with others?

Yes. Ours are made of microfibre, and they are highly breathable and absorbent. If you want to replace them, you will find insoles with the same properties in pharmacies and specialist foot-care shops.