Aftercare
A Little Note To Say
It's tough to keep your shoes pristine without cleaning them regularly. The minute those new shoes come out of the box, you'll want to wear them outside—where they'll pick up dirt, mud, scuffs and stains.
To preserve the beauty of your product, we recommend following these guidelines for its care.
We always recommend storing your shoes in the dust bag provided with purchase and store them in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. To clean your shoes with a brush or a soft slightly damp cloth. To maintain their appearance do nor rob and avoid contact with abrasive substances or surfaces.
We cannot be held responsible for damage resulting from accident or misuse, dye transfer, exposure to water* or chemicals**, alteration, service or repair by any party other than us.
We would recommend not adding any rubber protective soles onto our footwear, as this will inevitably alter the balance of the shoe, placing undue stress on the heel and causing it to break.
* If your shoes have been exposed to water, it is important to allow them to dry thoroughly on shoe trees.
** In general, to avoid contact with any substance containing alcohol (perfumes, solvents, etc.) or oil (makeup), and abrasive products.
TAKE CARE – GENERAL ADVISE
Use new shoes sparingly. Wear them for a couple of hours so they begin to adapt to the shape of your foot before allowing them to rest.
Avoid wearing the same pair two days in a row as each foot generates several centilitres of perspiration a day and our shoes need time to dry out fully. One day on, two days off is a good rule of thumb. Using a shoe tree is something we cannot recommend enough as they help your shoes to keep their shape while also helping to reduce moisture. Cedarwood models are ideal, but plastic shoe trees should be avoided as they tend to trap moisture in the shoe and do more harm than good.
Use a shoehorn when putting your shoes on. Using your fingers or just forcing your foot directly into the shoe risks damaging the backstay and heel.
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PRODUCT CARE - TIPS
Before you get started, place your shoes in a shoe tree or fill them with scrunched-up newspaper to help retain their shape during cleaning. Then, get to work.
Clean
- Clean your shoes with a soft clean cloth slightly wet clear water only.
- For canvas shoes, dip a sponge in warm, Aleppo soapy water, wring it out,
- then wipe down gently the surface of the shoe.
- For leather shoes, once you’ve used the dry cloth to wipe away grease and grime, wet a cloth with warm water and gently wipe down the surface of the shoe. Be sure you don’t saturate the leather or you can cause damage.
Air-Dry
- If shoes have been in contact with water, place them in an area that is away from direct sun, heat, or air vents. Never use hair dryer or direct heat. It is important to allow them to air dry at room temperature overnight. Always allow your shoes to dry completely before wearing them.
Storage
- Keep your shoes in the felt or non-woven black bag and store them in a cool, dry well-ventilated place.
Avoid
- Avoid contact with water or salt water, any substance containing alcohol (perfumes, solvents etc.) or oil (baby oil and makeup), as well as abrasive products in general.
- To maintain their appearance do not rub and avoid contact with abrasive substances or surfaces.
- Avoid direct sunlight since it will alter the color (Fade).
Protection
Treat with a suitable protector before wear.
- Apply a leather conditioner to protect shoes from stains and the leather will be nourished and their natural flexibility restored.
- Gently spray the surface of the suede or Nubuck with a silicon spray for extra protection will help prevent for future stains or water damage on your shoes.
Follow these guidelines for its care. These tips will help you keep your shoes fresh and clean. It will enhance the overall life of your shoes.
TAKING CARE OF:
Calf Leather
Calf leather is a material prized for its velvety softness and fine grain. Despite its malleability, it is very durable, and lends itself to the craftsmanship of light uppers of comfortable, luxurious shoes. It must be noted that this leather can stretch, which must be taken into account when selecting a shoe size. To remove a small amount of dirt from your calf shoes, use a soft brush carefully and briefly, and to restore shine, buff with a cotton chamois. Due to its porous nature, calf should not encounter any greasy creams as these may mark the leather permanently.
Elastic
Elastic is a high-stretch fabric chosen for its adaptable nature that results in a highly comfortable wear. The stretch properties of elastic make it difficult to mend if snagged or torn. Whilst resistant to water-based stains, overheating or encounters with alcohol or chemicals may affect the structure of elastic materials. Shoes with elastic details should be gently spot-cleaned with a soft, damp cloth.
Mesh
Mesh is a polyester fibre woven with a specialised technique, forming a hollow structure within the fabric. Although mesh is very durable it can still be damaged by excess abrasion and if this does occur, the mesh will not be repairable. Loose dirt may be wiped with a soft lint free cloth slightly dampened. Any mesh with a specific finish, whether metallic or glittered, should be treated with the utmost care, as any solvents or alcohol based solutions will remove the finishing on the mesh fabric. Consideration should be take when cleaning.
Metallic & Mirror Leather or PU
Metallic Leathers are sensitive to solvents and alcohol such as perfume, which may remove the surface finishing from the leather. Please ensure that excessive abrasion to the products is avoided, as prolonged rubbing will damage the metallic finish on your shoes. Smooth leathers such as Mirror Leather may crease with flexing. Should the leather become wrinkled or scratched, there is no way to restore it.
Mirror Leather can be cleaned by gently wiping it with a soft damp cloth and drying immediately. Products made of Mirror Leather should be stored away from direct sources of humidity and heat. This is a surface finishing and so, with abrasion and wear, the metallic finish will come off. This is normal wear for this type of material and is not considered a flaw. Once the metallic finish is removed, it cannot be re- applied or restored, so please be mindful of this and always store your Metallic finish footwear in its appropriate dust bag.
Nappa Leather
Our signature Nappa leather is made from sheepskin. Buttery-soft, it lends itself to sculpting, making it a natural choice for cordwaining. As such, Nappa will mould itself quickly to the wearer’s foot - this offers a highly comfortable wear but is also something to bear in mind when selecting your size. Nappa leather is naturally porous and should not be exposed to any creams or moisturisers, as these may leave permanent, immovable marks upon the leather.
Raffia or Banana Fiber
Our signature raffia is produced by weaving together the fibres of the raffia palm. Dyed and spun with manmade fibres, they form a dense, durable and compact material - a beautifully textured fabric ideal for shoe craftsmanship. Abrasion may damage the intricate fibres, leaving snags which are impossible to repair. Use a soft, dry cloth to remove small amounts of dirt from raffia panels.
Suede
Suede is an aniline leather; dyed in a manner which retains the hide’s natural surface. This lack of protective coating allows the fabric to remain tactile and malleable. As a result, suede is extremely absorbent, especially in paler shades, and should be kept away from damp surfaces. Once they become deeply ingrained, water marks can be impossible to remove. We highly recommend using a suitable suede protector upon your shoes prior to wear and having a quality suede brush on-hand for general maintenance; gently brush the shoe’s surface, to prevent damage to the suede.
Satin
Our trademark satin is woven in the Lake Como region of Italy, an area world-famous for its historic silk mills. The satin is created from a mix of silk and viscose; leaving a sleek and highly glossy cloth, perfect for sculpting shoes. Excess abrasion may snag the surface and is very difficult to repair, so satin shoes must be treated with care. The best way to preserve your satin shoes is to treat the upper with an appropriate spray protector. Loose dirt can be wiped away with a soft, dry cloth. Always store your satin shoes in the logo-printed dust bags they arrive in, especially if in a paler hue.