We have all experienced that
stinging heartache when our favorite footwear becomes unwearable because of a
nasty scratch. Or the agony we feel – physical as well as a little emotional –
when a beautiful pair of sandals that we ordered turns out to be unbearably
tough to wear. Similar issues can come affront with leather clog sandals if you
don’t take proper care measures.
All new clog’s leather seems hard
at first – no need to get alarmed – after wearing them a couple of times, the
leather will soften and adjust with your feet perfectly. But if you take good
care of your leather clogs then you can surely continue wearing them for a long
time. Following are a few tips with which you can take care of your beloved
leather clogs:
Know the Type of Leather the Clog is made of
If your clog’s leather has a
shiny or matt finish – a smooth finish to be precise – then you can easily
clean it by using a damp cloth. Try not to rub vigorously, gently wipe clean
any dirt that’s visible on your clogs. If cleaning with a damp cloth doesn’t
work then try to wipe it off with a mix of soap and water.
If the clogs are covered by
nubuck leather, you can use a soft brush (or suede brush) to brush off any dirt
that’s on the surface. Another thing you can do to protect them from getting
dirty is, use a nubuck & suede protection spray – but keep in mind, this trick
works on brand new clogs.
Stay Clear of Water
This one’s a no-brainer, but one
we often forget – leather and water aren’t a good match. So try to steer clear
of liquids if you don’t want them ruined. Make sure that you don’t put on
leather clogs as soon as you step out of the shower or if your feet are sweaty.
And if the leather does get wet for some reason (surprise rains or the
sprinklers go off), don’t panic. Leave your leather clog sandals on their side
to dry out.
