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USED MATERIALS, MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Basic knowledge about the materials used in your footwear, together with proper care and maintenance, extends the life of your shoes.

LEATHER – a natural material most commonly used in shoe production and which has ideal properties for this purpose. Leather is porous, soft, absorbs, and to some extent can adapt to the individual shape of the foot. Leather is not completely waterproof on the outside (weather conditions) nor on the inside (sweating). Therefore, you must properly care for your leather shoes.

WE DISTINGUISH SEVERAL BASIC TYPES OF LEATHER:

POLISHED LEATHER – fine surface structure with small pores. Remove dirt from the shoes using an appropriate brush or damp cloth and wipe them. Use a dedicated impregnation lotion or cream of the desired color. For occasional care (for example at work or while traveling) you can use self-polishing sponges; however, they only polish the leather and cannot replace the appropriate care lotion.

PATENT/COLORED LEATHER – leather with a lacquered and shiny surface. This type of leather is very susceptible to mechanical and chemical damage regarding moisture or temperature, that is, freezing. Remove dirt from the leather surface using a damp cloth and apply an appropriate care product intended for patent and colored leather.

COATED/LAYERED LEATHER – leather with a foil or plastic layer on the front surface. It has similar properties as colored or patent leather. For cleaning, use a damp cloth and then wipe with a dry one or use cleaning agents intended for synthetic materials.

NUBUCK LEATHER, VELVET (SUEDE) – is brushed leather. For cleaning, use a rubber brush or products intended for suede care. It is necessary to apply an appropriate impregnation lotion to this type of leather to increase water resistance.

OTHER LEATHERS – there are many types of leather that come in various colors and with different finishes. A typical property of these types of leather is that their surface changes over time. Leathers with uneven surfaces have an additional, usually different color underneath. The top coating wears off due to exposure to external influences, and then the true color of the leather begins to show. Another type of leather is one whose surface is deliberately worn by a mechanical process so that the base color and structure are immediately visible. The deliberately worn leather surface continues to crack during use, and the top layer peels off, revealing the material structure beneath. These changes happen very quickly and increase with use. This type of shoe quickly develops a patina or a “used” look. These changes are desirable and are not grounds for a complaint. Under no circumstances should you apply creams or polishes to such leather surfaces. Use colorless impregnation sprays and let them dry. Impregnation protects shoes from moisture and dirt; however, make sure to protect your shoes from excessive soiling because dirt cannot be easily removed.

OTHER SYNTHETIC AND PLASTIC MATERIALS – are very similar to the “other leathers” category. A typical property is the continuous change in appearance during use. The top coating/color on exposed parts quickly wears off, peels, cracks, and another contrasting color begins to appear. These changes happen quite quickly and are desirable, as they create a trendy “used” look. This is not a defect; it is intended to happen. The top layer is susceptible to mechanical damage and dirt. Avoid significant soiling because dirt cannot be easily removed from such surfaces and permanent damage may occur.

TEXTILE – used for lightweight and mainly summer and indoor footwear. Clean textile footwear while dry with a brush using appropriate textile care products, which will impregnate and enhance the colors and partially protect the shoes from dirt. Do not use textile footwear in wet environments – this type of footwear is not resistant to external moisture.

SYNTHETIC MATERIALS - PLASTIC MATERIALS, POROMERS - these materials often resemble leather, but are inferior to natural leather in properties. For example, they offer only limited breathability and therefore increase sweating. This type of footwear requires very little maintenance. Plastic materials are dyed, so their surfaces are very susceptible to mechanical damage caused by wear. Such mechanical damage is not grounds for a complaint. This type of stress will scrape the color off the surface and the original color of the material will be visible. Use a damp cloth with detergent to clean the shoes and wipe them.

RUBBER – use a damp cloth with detergent to clean the shoes and wipe them. Waterproof membrane – a special material that provides waterproofness while maintaining breathability. First remove heavy dirt from the shoes with lukewarm water and a sponge or brush. When dry, use an appropriate impregnation product.