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1. clean suede leather

Rough leather (also called suede) refers to all suede-like leathers with a velvety, textured or roughened surface. This makes them more susceptible to soiling than smooth leather, but they are still easy to maintain.
The gentle application of a suede sponge helps against dust and minor dirt.

Illustration showing a three-step shoe cleaning process: brushing, soaping, and polishing for a shiny finish.

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Do not let the shoes dry, but clean them immediately under lukewarm water with the mentioned brush. To avoid rims, moisten the entire shoe when doing so. Please remove the laces before cleaning and clean them as well.

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You can counter stubborn stains with a special cleaning rubber, such as our 'FLECK-WEG' cleaning rubber.

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For grease stains we have another home remedy tip for you: first dab with a paper towel (do not rub!), then spray the stain with a dry shampoo, let it soak in and then gently comb it out again with a suede brush.

 

Illustration showing the steps for cleaning shoes: wiping, spraying, and achieving a shiny finish.

As with any shoe, the following applies especially to open-pored suede: regular cleaning and care are worthwhile! Especially because neglect will cause the fine leather fibres on the surface to "spackle" unsightly and create slippery spots. By repeatedly roughening the fibres with a soft suede or cleaning rubber, you can easily prevent this and maintain the noble, velvety impression.

Illustration depicting a step-by-step shoe cleaning process with four stages including brushing, applying cleaner, spraying, and showing a polished shoe.

After you have removed dirt from your suede shoes by brushing or with water, you should only apply care products when the shoes are dry and ideally equipped with a wooden shoe tree. If there is no unusual soiling, one care session per month is sufficient.

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Apply our suede leather care spray after cleaning. This will protect the leather quality and provide a solid basic protection of colour and appearance. Give the spray some time to develop its effect in the fibres of the surface.

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Finally, brush on gently and finally impregnate with 'Power Protector'.

2. Suede Leather Maintenance

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Women's suede shoes
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Men's suede shoes
Suede Sponge
Fleck-Weg Suede Leather
Suede Leather Care Spray
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Nubuck leather

Nubuck leather gets a velvety look thanks to sanding the smooth leather surface. To maintain the velvety character of nubuck leather, use the rough leather Sponge. Nubuck leather can be cleaned of dust with a crepe brush, before impregnating the shoes with the spray Power Protector. To refresh the color use the color care. To keep your shoes in shape, please use. a spiral tensioner.

More rough leather shoes from BÄR

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Suede shoe care – for a beautiful soft surface

Suede (also known as rough leather/velour) is soft and textured, but needs special care to keep it looking good for a long time.

Suede is soft, but needs care.

Suede shoe care for soft surfaces

Cleaning your suede shoes

With simple cleaning, protection, and gentle care, you can preserve the velvety feel and rich color of your suede shoes.

Remove light dirt

Use a soft suede brush or suede sponge to gently remove dust and dry dirt. Brush in one direction to lift the pile.

Tackling stubborn stains

For tougher stains, use a special suede cleaning eraser. Gently rub the stain until it comes off.

Grease or oil stains

For oily stains, dab (do not rub!) with a paper towel. Then spray some dry shampoo on the area, let it soak in, and brush again with a suede brush.

Care – Keeping suede fresh

Suede is an open-pored, textured material. With gentle drying, regular brushing, and proper care, it will retain its soft pile, rich color, and natural character for a long time.

Gentle drying & shape support

Allow suede shoes to dry naturally after wearing. Use a wooden shoe tree to absorb moisture, maintain the shape, and prevent the fibers from flattening.

Restore pile & refresh appearance

Once dry, gently brush the surface with a suede or crepe brush. This will lift the fibers, remove light dirt, and restore the velvety texture that makes suede unique.

Do not use leather creams, oils, or waxes on suede. These products seal the surface, darken the material, and permanently damage the pile. For long-lasting protection, always use products that have been specially developed for suede or nubuck.

 

BÄR shoe care products

 

Perfect tools for suede care

Every pair of suede shoes works better with the right tools—from brushes to protective sprays.

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Clean box

8,95 €

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Cleaner

9,95 €

 

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Velours-Boy

10,95 €

Special types of suede and nubuck – care & differences

Its natural character requires gentle care methods that clean, protect, and preserve the raised fibers without sealing the material.

Suede

Suede (also known as suede leather or velour) is made from the inside of the hide, giving it a soft, velvety pile and a natural, matte appearance.

Suede should be dry cleaned using a suede or crepe brush to remove dirt and lift the pile without damaging the fibers. Protect the surface with a special suede spray and avoid creams, oils, or waxes, as these flatten the texture and darken the material.

Suede

Suede (also known as suede leather or velour) is made from the inside of the hide, giving it a soft, velvety pile and a natural, matte appearance.

Suede should be dry cleaned using a suede or crepe brush to remove dirt and lift the pile without damaging the fibers. Protect the surface with a special suede spray and avoid creams, oils, or waxes, as these flatten the texture and darken the material.

Nubuck leather

Nubuck is a fine-grained leather that has been lightly sanded on the surface, resulting in a soft, slightly velvety texture with a more uniform structure than suede.

Cleaning nubuck requires gentle brushing to remove dust and refresh the finely sanded surface. Use nubuck-specific cleaners for stains and finish with a protective spray, while allowing the shoes to dry naturally with shoe trees to maintain their shape.

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