Footwear Care

SLOWWALK FOOTWEAR CARE - BASIC TIPS

Slowwalk shoe care is very simple if you know how to do it. The care and cleaning of the shoes often reflects the personality of the wearer. This is why we give you some tips and tricks so that you can wear your Slowwalk shoes always shiny and perfect for every occasion.

The 2 basic rules of care for any type of footwear are the following:

• Always clean your shoes: If you pamper your shoes daily and clean them every time you put them on or very regularly, you will prevent certain stains or scratches from becoming embedded and difficult to clean. With a regular maintenance, you can keep your shoes in an optimal state and extend their usable life.
• Always store them: Just as we store our clothes, it is also important that we store our shoes to reduce wear and tear. Dust that can become encrusted, the wear of keeping them exposed to sunlight, humidity, rubbing against other objects or any environmental factor can take a toll on any type of footwear over time. If you store your shoes in the correct way, you will prolong the life of your shoes and you will keep them in perfect condition throughout the time of use.

Based on the two previous standards, each material has its own tricks to keep them in perfect condition. Below, we will explain how to clean our materials so that you look and enjoy your Slowwalk models always in the best conditions.

HOW TO CLEAN NOBUCK OR ATENEA SNEAKERS? (LEATHER)

To clean your shoes made of NOBUCK Ó ATENEA fabrics, we offer you a series of guidelines that can be very useful. To clean, you will need: Rag, brush with soft bristles and colorless or colored leather cleaner./p>

STEPS TO CLEAN NOBUCK OR ATENEA FABRIC

• Clean the dirt with a soft bristle brush or damp cloth.
• Apply the colorless or colored leather cleaner and let it dry.
• Once dry, use the brush to shine your model.
• Finally, clean your shoes with a soft dry cloth.

We also recommend that from time to time (2 or 3 times a year) you moisturize your shoes made of Nobuck or Athena material with a special moisturizing cream for footwear. This way you will slow down the small normal deterioration of this type of footwear (cracks).

HOW TO CLEAN SPLIT SNEAKERS? (SPLIT)

To clean your SPLIT fabric shoes, we present you a series of tricks that will be of tremendous use to you. To proceed, you will need: A brush with soft bristles and an eraser (Yes, you read that correctly ;)).

STEPS TO CLEAN SPLIT FABRIC

• Clean the dirt with a soft bristle brush, in the direction of the hairs to avoid damage.
• If they are stained, you can use the eraser (or white bread crumbs if you don't have an eraser) and rub against the stain. Finally, you can remove the remains with the brush.
• If the stain is difficult to remove do not worry, we are going to show you the solution: Moisten a cloth with vinegar and rub carefully, trying to dry the stain with absorbent paper and letting the model dry before cleaning it. In addition to leaving your shoes looking like new, it will revive their natural color.
• If the stains are from water, moisten the shoe evenly and place newspaper inside to prevent them from becoming deformed. Remove any remaining water with a sponge and let them dry (in a dry place and without direct exposure to sunlight).

HOW TO CLEAN TRICOT Ó LOBEIRA SNEAKERS? (LICRA AND LICRA + TEXTILE)

For cleaning your TRICOT or LOBEIRA fabric shoes, we are going to show you a series of recommendations that will be really useful for you to always keep your shoes shiny. To clean them, you will need: Brush with soft bristles, talcum powder, water and neutral soap.

STEPS TO CLEAN TRICOT OR LOBEIRA FABRIC

• • Gently scrub the stain with the brush, soap and water (minimize the amount of water you use. Try to use mostly soap).

IMPORTANT:

• Never use hot water. Always cold.
• Do not wet it abundantly. Use as little water as possible.

HOW TO CLEAN NARVOS SNEAKERS? (LICRA, TEXTILE AND VELVET)

For cleaning your NARVOS fabric shoes, we are going to show you a series of guidelines that will be really useful to always keep your shoes shiny. To clean them, you will need: Brush with soft bristles, talcum powder, water and neutral soap.

STEPS TO CLEAN NARVOS FABRIC

• Apply talcum powder if the stain is fresh. This way, all the liquid will be absorbed. Let it dry for about a day and finally remove the remains with the brush.
• Gently scrub the stain with the brush; soap and water (minimize the amount of water you use. Try to use mostly soap).

IMPORTANT:

• Never use hot water. Always cold.
• Do not wet it abundantly. Use as little water as possible.

HOW TO ELIMINATE FOOTWEAR BAD ODOR?

Don't know how to remove that smell that accumulates in your shoes as the days go by? The solution is very easy! We are going to explain to you how to eliminate these annoying odors in a simple way. For its elimination we will need to have sodium bicarbonate, since it’s a natural antibacterial.

• Place the sodium bicarbonate inside your shoes and shake them around so that it’s distributed as evenly as possible in all the corners of your shoe.
• Go to sleep and let the sodium bicarbonate do its job throughout the night.
• When you wake up, you just have to remove the sodium bicarbonate from your shoe (you can shake it for more comfort when removing it) and voila! The smell is gone!

NOTE: In any pharmacy you can find products designed to prevent or avoid odors from the feet.

HOW TO CLEAN SNEAKER LACES?

The eternal question: how can I clean my shoelaces? It's very easy, we'll tell you how. For this, we only need a soft bristle brush, soap and water.

• Remove the laces from your shoes.
• Rub gently with a brush, soap and water.
• Let it dry.
• The laces are now clean and shiny. Put them back on your sneakers to enjoy your footwear.

CAN THE SHOES BE WASHED IN A WASHING MACHINE?

We do not recommend it. They lose their guarantee and, in addition, you can detach, crack or damage the soles with the blows they can receive in the washing machine drum. Pay attention to the following recommendations to become an expert in shoe cleaning:

• To properly clean the shoes, remove the laces and insoles (if the latter are removable), in order to properly clean the shoe.
• Do not use the washing machine.
• Do not use the dryer.
• Let it dry in the air. Without the sun hitting them directly and without being close to a heat source .They must be dried at room temperature.
• Rub gently to not damage the materials and do not abuse using water. Shoes, to be cleaned, must be somewhat damp but not soaked.
• Never use bleach or chemical products that can damage the shoes.