Cleaning suede, an eternal challenge

Your first reflex: waterproof your suede pair as soon as you acquire them. The water-repellent effect protects the color and material in the long term. If you think about it, it's even advisable to waterproof them often. Next, to remove dust and dirt that will tarnish your beautiful shoes, it's always better to prevent than to cure, and to remember to brush the suede to dust it with a crepe brush. This is an operation to be done without fear of damaging the material, which is still leather: solid.

If the color has faded over time, you can find sprays in stores to revive it: By choosing the right shade, you can restore the color's vibrancy and waterproof it at the same time. The shoe must be thoroughly dusted. If possible, go outside and place newspaper down before applying the spray to the shoes: it's a product that stains!

Dyeing suede is also a suitable solution for reviving a pair if you opt for a darker color than the original. In this case, you're customizing with low risk, as the process is quite simple and the result almost guaranteed. From a light-colored pair, you could achieve a blue or cognac pair, for example, and this can truly breathe new life into a pair forgotten in the closet. We hope this overview of suede and how to revive it gives you some ideas. In the meantime, you'll also find beautiful models at My Pretty French Shoes…