How to Clean Suede Shoes Without Ruining Them
Cleaning suede shoes is almost entirely a dry job: an eraser to lift the stain, a brush to raise the nap, and water only inside a formulated cleaner — never on its own, never in the … Read more
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How to Tell If Leather Is Real Before You Buy
To tell if leather is real, read three things in this order: the label, the grain, and the cut edge. The label goes first because it is the only one with a legal obligation behind it. … Read more
How to Waterproof Leather Boots Before Winter
To waterproof leather boots you lay a treatment over the outside of the upper so rain beads up and rolls off instead of sinking into the fibre. Two products do the job and they are not … Read more
How to Clean White Sneakers Without Ruining Them
Cleaning white sneakers safely comes down to a decision you make before touching them: what the upper is made of. Lukewarm water, a drop of mild detergent, a soft brush and two cloths will deal with … Read more
How to Remove Salt Stains From Leather Boots
Salt stains come off leather boots with a cloth dampened in white vinegar and water, pressed onto the mark rather than rubbed, then wiped over with plain water and left to dry well away from any … Read more
How to Break In New Boots Without Blisters
Most of what you need to know about how to break in new boots fits into one sentence: wear them indoors, in short sessions, for as many days as it takes. That is more or less … Read more