Caring for and maintaining your shoes properly can extend their lifespan. Here are our recommended methods for keeping your cloth or leather shoes in top condition!
1) Maintenance and Care
Maintenance methods vary based on the shoe's upper (the part of the shoe above the sole). Proper maintenance is essential for optimal shoe life.
Cloth Shoes (Natural Fibers, Polyester and other Synthetic Fibers)
a) How to Wash
- Hand wash with a neutral detergent in cold or warm water, using a soft brush.
- To prevent discoloration, please avoid alkaline detergents (shoe detergents) and overly strong detergents.
- To avoid discoloration, do not directly apply detergent to the shoes.
- Residual detergent can cause yellowing and discoloration. Please rinse thoroughly.
- Soaking or use of bleach will cause discoloration.
- Using the washing machine may cause damage to the material.
b) How to Dry
- Shoes left wet or damp may result in water stains, discoloration and/or color transfers.
- After washing, please gently mold the shoes into shape, blot dry with a dry cloth, stuff the shoe with white paper for structure, and let completely dry in a shady place with air flow.
- Please note that colorful and dark-colored shoes are most prone to discoloration and color transfers.
- If not rinsed properly, residual detergent, etc. may show up on the surface. Please wash again as soon as possible if this occurs.
- Please avoid direct sunlight, drying machines, heaters, and hair dryers as means of faster drying. These methods can end in discoloration, deterioration, and water stains.
Synthetic Leather Shoes
- Avoid washing. Washing may cause deterioration.
- Please wipe any external dirt and impurities with a damp cloth.
- For stubborn impurities, use an appropriate cleaner.
- For suede shoes, please brush gently to remove dirt and dust.
- If wet from rain, etc., please blot dry with a dry cloth, stuff the shoe with white paper for structure, and let completely dry in a shady place with air flow.
- No need for leather oils or conditioners.
- Please note that this material may scratch easily.
- Water vapor and UV rays will naturally deteriorate the material (peeling, stickiness, hardening, cracking, etc.) Please note that these are naturally occurring reactions to expect over time.
Natural Leather (Cowhide, etc.)
- Avoid washing. Washing may cause deterioration and discoloration.
- Please use appropriate cleaners to remove any dirt or dust as soon as possible to avoid stains and discoloration.
- For suede shoes, please brush gently to remove dirt and dust.
- Use appropriate creams/conditioners to maintain and avoid dirt/scratches.
- If wet from rain, etc., please blot dry with a dry cloth, stuff the shoe with white paper for structure, let completely dry in a shady place with air flow, and apply leather cream.
- Wetness, sweat and friction can cause discoloration.
- Please note that color transfers onto light-colored socks and clothes may occur.
- Fading may naturally occur over time.
2) Storage
- Shoes may deteriorate in storage. To avoid deterioration, avoid high temperatures, high humidity, and direct sunlight when storing.
- Do not store in cars. Please note that car trunks can be particularly hot temperatures.
- Do not store in plastic bags.
- Shoes in prolonged storage can suffer from deterioration. Please check for the following before use.
- Has any deterioration (peeling, stickiness, hardening, cracking, etc.) occurred to the upper (the part of the shoe above the sole)?
- Is the fastener still effective?
- Has any deterioration (peeling, stickiness, hardening, cracking, etc.) occurred to the sole?