Nubuck leather is made from the top grain of the animal hide. It has been sanded to achieve a natural, matte surface - providing it with a nice patina over time. The material has great comfort and breathability but is sensitive to dirt and stains. Therefore, it needs to be cared for using special shoe care products created to protect and maintain the material’s features.
How to clean and care for nubuck shoes
1. Clean your nubuck shoes
First, brush away surface dirt with a clean suede brush and use a cleaning block for tough marks or stains. Apply shoe cleaner with a damp cloth, gently wipe off excess product and allow to dry.
2. Care for the material
Apply a thin, even layer of suede & nubuck renovator in a neutral, black, or suitable colour and allow it to dry. If needed, gently buff up the surface with a suede brush.
3. Protect your nubuck shoes
Apply protector spray across the upper, allow to dry before use. Reapply on occasion for ultimate protection against water and dirt.
Prolong the shoe’s lifespan
Add insoles to protect the shoe lining against odour and prolong the lifespan. Insert shoe trees in cedarwood between wearing, which helps absorb moisture and maintain the shoe’s shape over time.
OILY NUBUCK
Oily nubuck leather has been treated with an oil impregnation in the finishing process, resulting in a water-repelling, durable surface. Note that footwear in oily nubuck needs to be treated with specific shoe care products to protect and maintain the material’s unique features.
Care for your shoes in oily nubuck
1. Clean your oily nubuck shoes
First, brush away surface dirt and apply shoe cleaner with a damp cloth, gently wipe off excess product and allow it to dry.
2. Care for the upper
Once dried, we recommend using a thin, even layer of neutral wax or oil and letting it set before polishing with a shoe brush.
3. Protect your oily nubuck shoes
Apply protector spray across the upper, allow to dry before use. Reapply on occasion for ultimate protection against water and dirt.
Prolong the shoe’s lifespan
Add insoles to protect the shoe lining against odour and prolong the lifespan. Insert shoe trees in cedarwood between wearing, which helps absorb moisture and maintain the shoe’s shape over time.