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Caring for Your Shoes
Here’s how to use our shoe care products to help keep your Samuel Hubbards looking amazing for years to come.
For Full-Grain and Pebble-Grain Leather Shoes:
Step 1:Remove the laces and clean them separately.
Step 2:Use the small nylon brush to remove any loose dirt, and then wipe with a soft damp cloth.
Step 3: Dip the clean nylon brush in a bowl of water, then apply a liberal amount of Shoe and Sole Cleaner to the brush. Scrub shoes and soles with the soapy brush. Wipe excess foam cleaner and dirt with microfiber cloth. Repeat if necessary.
Step 4: After shoes are dry, apply a thin layer of Neutral Shoe Cream using the blue side of the Shine Cloth, covering the entire surface of the shoe. Wipe down with the white side of the Shine Cloth and use the 5” brush for a final buffing. Repeat this step if necessary.
For Suede and Nubuck Shoes:
Step 1: Remove the laces and clean them separately.
Step 2: Use the small nylon brush to remove any loose dirt, and then wipe with a soft damp cloth..
Step 3: Dip the clean nylon brush in a bowl of water, then apply a liberal amount of the Shoe and Sole Cleaner to the brush. Scrub shoes and soles with the soapy brush. Wipe excess foam cleaner and dirt with microfiber cloth. Repeat if necessary.
Step 4: For small scuffs, use dry suede and nubuck brush to enhance appearance. If needed, use the Shoe and Sole Cleaner as stated above. DO NOT USE SHOE CREAM. After shoes have dried, use the dry, clean suede nubuck brush to soften the suede or nubuck.
For All Soles:
Clean soles by scrubbing with the brush to remove loose dirt. Apply the Shoe and Sole Cleaner and scrub soles using the small nylon brush. Wipe down with a damp cloth. Rinse the brush well after use.
To Protect All Shoes From Water, Stains, Snow, and Salt:
Apply the Shoe Protector to clean, dry shoes in a well ventilated area, holding the bottle 6-8” from the shoe and spraying evenly until well coated. Do not overapply. Let the shoes dry for 24 hours before wearing.