Care tips for your Floris van Bommel shoes

To make sure your Floris van Bommel shoes always look their best and last for years, we share valuable tips on how to maintain your favourite shoes in this blog article.

“"One of the first things to consider for your Floris van Bommel shoes is choosing the right care products, such as shoe polish."”

Shoe polish and colour choice

One of the first things to consider for your Floris van Bommel shoes is choosing the right care products, such as shoe polish. If you polish regularly, choose a colour that matches the colour of the leather as closely as possible. If no exact matching colour is available, you can use a shoe polish in a lighter shade. This will in fact not lighten your shoes. In some cases, when shoes lose colour over time, using a darker shade polish may add some character to the shoes again. However, be careful to avoid staining and test the darker polish on an inconspicuous area or seek professional advice.

How to care for suede leather shoes

Suede shoes may seem more delicate because of their fibrous structure, but with proper care, they can stay beautiful and fresh for a long time, even in the winter months. It’s important to know that there are different types of suede, such as waxed, oiled, washed and tamponaded suede. Each type has its own specific maintenance needs, that’s why we recommend you either visit one of our shops to get proper advice or check with the shop you bought your shoes from. Furthermore, it is worth knowing the difference between suede and nubuck. Suede is made from the flesh side of leather, while nubuck is smooth leather that has been roughened. Both have an open fibre structure and you can often use the same care products for both.

Caring for leather soles

It's not just the uppers of your Floris van Bommel shoes that need attention, but also the soles. The leather sole edges need an occasional touch-up with coloured shoe polish. In addition, drying out is the sole leather's biggest enemy. To prevent it from drying out, we treat our sole leather with fortifying oils. You can do this by using so-called 'sole tonics' with every polish. This will keep your soles flexible, durable and waterproof.

Stain removers and specific care needs

There are several stain removers available, but every stain and material has its own characteristics, so there is no one-size-fits-all solution. It’s best to consult an expert on specific stain removers and maintenance needs.

Perspiration and foot moisture

Damp or moist shoes should be treated accordingly. Never dry damp shoes near a heat source; let them rest in a dry, ventilated place. In addition, use cedar shoe trees and a shoe deodorant to absorb moisture and odours.

To make sure your Floris van Bommel shoes always look their best and last for years, we share valuable tips on how to maintain your favourite shoes in this blog article.

“"One of the first things to consider for your Floris van Bommel shoes is choosing the right care products, such as shoe polish."”

Shoe polish and colour choice

One of the first things to consider for your Floris van Bommel shoes is choosing the right care products, such as shoe polish. If you polish regularly, choose a colour that matches the colour of the leather as closely as possible. If no exact matching colour is available, you can use a shoe polish in a lighter shade. This will in fact not lighten your shoes. In some cases, when shoes lose colour over time, using a darker shade polish may add some character to the shoes again. However, be careful to avoid staining and test the darker polish on an inconspicuous area or seek professional advice.

How to care for suede leather shoes

Suede shoes may seem more delicate because of their fibrous structure, but with proper care, they can stay beautiful and fresh for a long time, even in the winter months. It’s important to know that there are different types of suede, such as waxed, oiled, washed and tamponaded suede. Each type has its own specific maintenance needs, that’s why we recommend you either visit one of our shops to get proper advice or check with the shop you bought your shoes from. Furthermore, it is worth knowing the difference between suede and nubuck. Suede is made from the flesh side of leather, while nubuck is smooth leather that has been roughened. Both have an open fibre structure and you can often use the same care products for both.

Caring for leather soles

It's not just the uppers of your Floris van Bommel shoes that need attention, but also the soles. The leather sole edges need an occasional touch-up with coloured shoe polish. In addition, drying out is the sole leather's biggest enemy. To prevent it from drying out, we treat our sole leather with fortifying oils. You can do this by using so-called 'sole tonics' with every polish. This will keep your soles flexible, durable and waterproof.

Stain removers and specific care needs

There are several stain removers available, but every stain and material has its own characteristics, so there is no one-size-fits-all solution. It’s best to consult an expert on specific stain removers and maintenance needs.

Perspiration and foot moisture

Damp or moist shoes should be treated accordingly. Never dry damp shoes near a heat source; let them rest in a dry, ventilated place. In addition, use cedar shoe trees and a shoe deodorant to absorb moisture and odours.

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