How To Clean Horween Leather

Product Care

In general our high-quality leathers require very little maintenance. With a simple range of products and techniques your footwear will last a lifetime and improve with age.

Smooth Leather

About Smooth Leather

Smooth leathers have a visible grain that varies in size depending on the type of animal, tanning method, or treatment.

They should be regularly moisturized with a cream or conditioner.

Surface scratches can be treated with a coloured polish.

Care Steps

Remove surface dirt with a clean brush or cloth.

Clean with Leather Castile Soap if needed.

Apply Shoe Cream or Leather Conditioner evenly with a clean brush or cloth.

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Waxed Leather

About Waxed Leather

Theses leathers have a visible waxed coating and matte finish.

They can be processed for use on the grain or flesh side of the hide.

The wax coating can be left to age naturally or reapplied as needed.

Care Steps

Remove surface dirt with a clean brush or cloth.

Deep clean with Leather Castile Soap if needed.

Apply Leather Conditioner by hand or with a cloth. Allow to dry.

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Roughout Leather

About Roughout Leather

Roughout is a full-grain leather that has been processed for use on its reverse or flesh side.

This is an extremely durable material that typically only requires regular brushing to redistribute the natural oils found in the leather.

Care Steps

Use a Wire Brush to remove dirt and stains.

Use a Suede Brush to restore the nap.

Remove remaining surface dirt with damp cloth.

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Suede

About Suede

Suede is a leather that has been adjusted on its flesh side to create a uniform texture and soft temper.

We use only the highest quality, full-grain suedes for maximum durability.

Care Steps

Remove surface dirt with a clean brush or cloth.

Use a Suede Eraser to lift marks and stains.

Use a Suede Brush to restore the nap.

Apply Silicone Waterproofing Spray to preserve colour and texture.

Store with Cedar Shoe Trees.

Shell Cordovan

About Shell Cordovan

Shell cordovan is a fibrous layer of leather found only on the rump area of the horse.

It is an extremely durable material with nearly no visible grain and can achieve a glossy, mirror like finish.

Care Steps

Remove surface dirt with a damp cloth or brush.

Apply cream evenly using a clean cloth.

Allow to dry Buff with horsehair brush.