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How to take care of your FRAU shoes

Here are a few tips to help you take care of your Frau shoes and keep them like new for a long time.


Never wear a pair of new shoes more than two/three hours on the first day, three/four hours on the second day, four/five hours on the third day and so forth until your foot has become completely adapted to the shoe and you are then ready to wear them all day long. Take a break of at least twenty-four hours when wearing the shoes to allow them to rest. Do not wear the same shoes for two days running. Use a shoehorn when putting on your shoes. This will increase the life of the counter, the insert in the heel between the lining and the upper.

Never wear a pair of new shoes more than two/three hours on the first day, three/four hours on the second day, four/five hours on the third day and so forth until your foot has become completely adapted to the shoe and you are then ready to wear them all day long. Take a break of at least twenty-four hours when wearing the shoes to allow them to rest. Do not wear the same shoes for two days running. Use a shoehorn when putting on your shoes. This will increase the life of the counter, the insert in the heel between the lining and the upper.


Use insoles to lengthen the life of your shoes by absorbing moisture from the foot. However, it is important to always remove the insoles from the shoe so they can dry out and breathe. You can prevent creases in the leather by inserting a shoetree after you wear them, suited for the size of the shoe. We also advise using a shoetree for shoes that will not be worn for a long time.


Do not dry wet shoes too near to sources of heat. The leather will dry too quickly and become hard and cracked. Place the shoe vertical with the toe on the floor, insert paper inside the shoe and let the paper absorb the moisture.

Full Grain Leather

Use a brush with soft bristles to remove dirt and dust. Apply waterproofing and shoe polish to ensure greater durability.

Polish for leather shoes is essential to keep them as shiny as when they were just purchased.

The polish must have a color like the color of the leather. Using a neutral polish will darken the shoes. Put the shoe in a firm position and spread the polish with a cloth: light circular movements will help distribute the cream over the entire surface.

As soon as it is absorbed brush vigorously and then give a final pass with a soft cloth.

Nabuk

Nubuck shoes must be cared for on a regular basis to keep their appearance unchanged. Frequent waterproofing is required to protect them from stains and weather: spray with a vaporizer at a distance of 25-30 centimeters from the shoe, then gently wipe with a brush. To remove stains use a toothbrush, water and a bit of neutral soap. If this is not sufficient then purchase a soap specific for nubuck shoes or, in the worst cases, take them to a shoe repairman: he will know the right treatment for every type of stain!

Suede

Only use a soft brush to remove dirt because these are very delicate leathers. You can also use a para rubber brush on this type of shoe.

Canvas

Canvas is not difficult to maintain: a sponge, some water and neutral soap. Just rub them on the canvas shoes and then rinse using a damp cloth. It is important to let them dry in the open air to prevent the formation of halos.