Scotchgard Leather, Suede & Nubuck Protector, 1 Can, 300 ml - Water Repellent Spray, Helps Minimize Salt Stains - For Boots, Shoes, Coats, Gloves & More

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If you’re anything like me, it’s possible that the way suede is labeled and marketed has made you think that it’s an entirely different variety of leather (or material altogether!) —something man-made or exotic. As mentioned above, polish and other manually-applied substances are an option for waterproofing shoes. Sprays may deliver a more even distribution of waterproofing material, though. Sole Protectant (Also For Footwear) – Optional

Suede is a leather material used to make belts, watch straps, bags, and more. Men are most likely to encounter it in shoes, like chukka boots . Suede looks and feels good; it adds a unique visual and physical texture to your footwear and accessories. Once you’ve gathered all your materials and found a suitable space to work, it’s time to begin waterproofing your suede. Here is our step-by-step primer. We think it’s the optimal approach! Clean the Surface Manufacturing leather is a complex process, and different parts of the hide go into making the different kinds of leather —full grain, top grain, bonded, etc. Suede is the softer underside of the hide. Sometimes manufacturers will just flip the hide over, but that creates a stiff material that isn’t generally what you’re going for with suede (though Red Wing does this and calls it “Roughout” leather ). Most of the time suede is actually made from a thin middle layer that gets fully cut away from the outer part of the hide. Suede is thinner, more naturally porous (hence being known as a water-sensitive material), and, since it was undercover and protected from the elements when it was part of the animal, not as naturally toughened up as the types of leather taken from the outside of the hide. The result is a napped material that’s softer, lighter, and, more prone to damage. If there are specific spots or any stains on the material that didn’t come out with the first brushing, use the eraser to gently scrub them off. Again, use a light pressure. The eraser works great for nearly any stain that isn’t grease (more on that below) as well as scuffs and small scratches. Grease Stains

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Apply a clear protectant by holding the item about arm’s length away and giving it a good spray all over. The material will probably change color some, but don’t worry at all, that will go away. We recommend you use a professional leather cleaning product for this step, since suede is susceptible to staining if you overuse water and simple dish soap. However, there’s nothing wrong with using soap. Be sure to dilute it in slightly warm water. Investing in a good quality suede brush is one of the most important tools when it comes to how to cleaning suede shoes effectively, as it is excellent for brushing off dried stains such as mud. Ensuring your shoes are completely dry, use your suede brush to gently brush away the dirt and grime in small motions with a light hand. If necessary, brush against the nap of the suede but always finish brushing in the direction the natural grain to maintain its smooth finish. For oily, greasy stains, sprinkle with bicarbonate of soda and gently rub the powder into the stain with your brush. Leave for anywhere between 20 minutes to several hours, then brush away the powdery residues, which should take the oil with it. For very tough stains you may need to repeat the process.

Using a specialty, non-abrasive brush or a dry cloth, sweep across the suede surface. Dislodge any dirt particles. The more detailed you are with removing visible debris, the better coverage from the waterproofing spray you’ll get.

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Don’t forget to spray into the welt of your shoe if that’s what you’re spraying. Water is likely to seep through that area near the sole. Flaws but not dealbreakers: The brand suggests waiting around 12 hours for the spray to be totally effective, which is quite a long time. You’ll have to plan in advance if you know when you want to wear them.