Like your own skin, leather shoes will stay looking great when regularly cleaned and moisturized. We recommend the following care regime of cleaning, conditioning, polishing and protecting.
* Cleaning- Brush off dirt and debris using a horsehair brush or damp cloth.
- If a more intense clean is required then lather with saddle soap using a damp paper towel or cloth. Wipe excess soap from the shoes and air dry.
- If your laces require cleaning, remove from shoes and hand wash in a small container using laundry detergent and warm water. Laces should be completely dry before lacing up the shoes again.
* Conditioning- Using a horsehair brush or soft cloth, apply a leather conditioner such as Angelus Lustre Cream to the shoe's uppers.
- A neutral conditioning cream is convenient and can be used on all of your leather shoes, but a color-matched cream will help cover small scratches, scrapes and scuffs.
- To prolong the life of leather soles (and assist with water resistance), apply Neatsfoot or Angelus Mink Oil to soles once or twice a year.
- Allow to air dry.
- Buff using a clean cloth or paper towel.
* Polishing and protecting- Apply a thin leayer of neutral or color-matched shoe polish such as Angelus Wax Polish using horsehair brush or soft cloth in a circular motion.
- Allow to air dry.
- Buff using a clean cloth or paper towel.
- For extra shine, repeat.