How to Treat the Leather on Teva Sandals
The endurance and longevity of leather makes it an obvious choice for outdoor footwear. However, being a porous, natural material means leather sandals are vulnerable to staining and water damage. Teva, among other shoe manufacturers, addressed this problem by adding a step in the leather tanning process that seals the spaces between leather grains. Even with this factory treatment, wear and time weaken the waterproofing treatment. Periodically treating and re-waterproofing your leather Teva sandals keeps the leather remaining well-conditioned and waterproof. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Wash your Teva sandals using warm water and a few drops of gentle hand soap. Massage the suds into the leather and rinse immediately. Removing the surface grit and dirt maximizes the absorption of waterproofing wax.
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Pat the leather with a paper towel. Waterproofing wax is effective on damp, but not soaking, wet leather.
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Massage the waterproofing wax into the leather sandals using your fingers or the included application sponge, if applicable. Using waterproofing wax designed for waterproof leather protects against water and maintains the leather's breathable quality.
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Let your leather Teva sandals absorb the waterproofing wax for three to five minutes. Wipe off any excess wax residue with a dry paper towel.
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Tips & Warnings
Re-waterproof your Teva leather sandals every six months or after a particularly wet excursion.
Choose a waterproofing wax treatment labeled specifically for your shade of leather Teva sandals. Over time, applications of waterproofing wax darkens leather slightly.
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