How to Treat Suede Boots if They Are Already Waterproof

Suede shoes are harder to care for than others.

In addition to keeping your feet and legs warm and dry during the winter months, boots are often stylish fashion accessories, especially when your boots are made of suede. However, suede boots, stylish though they may be, are difficult to care for. Even if your boots are already waterproof they still present you with a challenge when it comes to caring for them and keeping them clean. There are a few things you can do to treat and care for your suede boots and extend the life of the soft, supple material.

Instructions

1. Refrain from wearing suede boots in the rain or snow. Waterproof suede is protected from wet weather to an extent, but the suede could still incur damage in wet weather.

2. Spray a light coat of silicon spray onto your boots before wearing them, just in case you unexpectedly encounter wet weather. Silicon spray is found in any shoe store and many department stores.

3. Dry the silicon spray. Do not use direct heat, such as a dryer or hair dryer; let the boots sit until they are dry and restore the softness of the suede by rubbing the shoes with a very fine sandpaper or emery board.

4. Brush your shoes off with a soft sponge or towel after each wear to remove loose dirt and grime from the suede.

References

• Thrifty Fun; Caring for Suede and Leather Footwear; May 5, 2004