Care advice for wooden clogs for women

Here we come up with some tips on how to take care of your women’s clogs and Swedish clog sandals. Care advice for wooden clogs are a little different from the advice that applies to ordinary shoes in that the sole is made of wood. Wooden shoes are lacquered on the sides and have naturally untreated wood on the footbed. The recommendation is to use a damp cloth and wipe the dirt and then allow the wooden clogs to dry in the shade at normal temperature (around 20 degrees Celsius). If a wet cloth is not enough, you can try using a little soap and maybe grind a little with really fine sandpaper but always do this carefully. Wood is a living material and must be handled with love.

If your clogs get wet in the rain or snow, it’s important to give them some extra care. Most of natural and brown bottoms are varnished which offers some protection from bad weather (keep in mind that the black stained bottoms are usually not varnished). If they get wet, let your women’s clogs dry at room temperature. Do not try to speed up the drying of the wood by putting them somewhere hot. And if your wooden clogs soaked in too much water, it’s best to fill them with newspaper or kitchen towel, and leave them overnight to completely dry.

How to take care of the leather depends on what kind of leather it is. A pair of women's clogs in suede should be brushed with a suede brush, while a pair of clog sandals in vegetable tanned leather must be handled very carefully as the leather can easily get stains from oils and shoe creams. Many clogs for women are made pigmented or patent leathers, which means that they can easily be wiped off with a damp cloth. Oiled and waxed leather can be a bit trickier to handle so it is best to read the instructions that came with the shoes or contact the store where you bought them for the right instructions.

Keep in mind that it is always easier and less risky to use cleaning products, creams and various wax products on leathers in black and other darker colors. These products can sometimes give the leather a darker tone, which is not always a problem, but it is good to be aware of this before using any cream or oil on your clog sandals. A final recommendation is therefore to always try new creams and oils in a small hidden spot on the shoes to see what effect it has on the leather. Of course, these tips apply not only to clogs for women, but also to slippers in larger and smaller sizes for men and children.