Suede Care Guide

As with most things, prevention is the best step to keeping suede shoes clean. A spray-on suede protector will help protect the leather from dirt and stains.

Regularly brushing the leather with a suede brush or a soft bristle brush removes loose dirt from the surface, prevents said dirt from getting matted into the fibers over time, and keeps the fibers looking fresh.

Small scuffs are usually just spots in the leather where the fibers have become matted down. If brushing isn't lifting the fibers, running a knife or a thin edged object lightly over the area will help reduce the matting.

For water stains, the best removal method is to lightly wet the affected area and dab with a rag, until the color and texture is even. Place it on a shoe/boot tree or fill it with paper to hold the footwear shape as it dries. Once it has dried, brush over the surface with a soft dry brush.

For tougher stains like salt and mud, use a mix of 2 parts water to 1 part white vinegar to lightly wet the leather until the color and texture are even. After letting it dry, brush with a soft bristle brush.

These are the most common methods for caring for suede footwear, and more in-depth, niche guides can be found through a quick search on the web.