Sneaker care: cleaners, laces and creams

Sneaker Cleaner: Crep Protect

The Crep Protect cleaners, like the Crep Protect Eraser and the Crep Cure refill, clean the upper and sole without putting the trainers in the wash. The sneaker cleaner is applied with a brush to a dry pair and then wiped with a cloth.

Spare Laces: Mr Lacy and Urban Classics

The Mr Lacy Flatties, flat, Roundies, round, and Pastels in soft colours, as well as the Urban Classics laces, flat or special, replace faded laces or personalise a pair. The flat lace is suitable for city trainers, while the round lace is for running models.

Leather Revitalising Cream: Blundstone

The leather revitalising cream Blundstone, from the Tasmanian brand, nourishes the leather of boots and smooth leather trainers. For boots, it is applied before winter: the leather cream softens the leather and brightens its colour.

How to Clean White Sneakers

First, brush off the dry dirt, then clean the upper with a suitable cleaner and a soft brush, and the sole with a harder brush. Laces are washed separately by hand. Allow to air dry, away from radiators: white sneakers should be cleaned as soon as they get marked.

Caring for Suede, Canvas, and Leather

Suede is brushed dry with a special brush and protected with a waterproof spray; canvas is cleaned with soapy water and a soft brush; smooth leather is nourished with a cream. Each material has its own maintenance product, and a poor product can stain.

Sneakers and Boots to Maintain

Canvas, leather, or suede trainers last longer with regular maintenance, just like leather boots. Alternating two pairs allows each to dry between wears: caring for trainers starts here.

A Maintenance Routine for Sneakers

After every outing in the rain, give them a brush and let them air dry; every week, a quick clean of the sole; every month, a full clean and, for suede, a protector spray. Changing laces twice a year and using shoe trees between wears helps keep their shape. The maintenance routine takes just a few minutes and doubles the lifespan of a pair.

Cleaning Foam, Wipes, and Marker for Sneaker Soles

The cleaning foam for sneakers is applied to a damp brush, scrubs the upper without soaking it, and is wiped with a cloth. The wipes, tucked into a bag, catch a stain before it dries. The sole marker retouches the edge of a yellowed or scuffed white sole, and spare laces give a tired pair a fresh look.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sneaker Care

Can sneakers be washed in a machine?

This is not recommended for leather and suede, which harden and distort; canvas sometimes withstands a cold cycle in a net, if the brand allows it. Hand cleaning remains the safest option.

What lace length should I choose?

It depends on the number of eyelets: count the pairs of eyelets on the shoe and compare with the brand's lace chart. If in doubt, measure the old lace: the length should be the same.

How to waterproof suede trainers?

Apply a waterproof spray to a clean, dry pair from about twenty centimetres away, then let it dry. Repeat regularly: suede does not like water and salt.

How to remove creases from trainers?

Shoe trees or paper slipped into the shoe between wears help limit creases. A crease guard inserted at the front maintains the shape of the upper.

How to avoid bad odours in trainers?

Let them air dry after each wear, remove the insoles to air them out, and alternate two pairs. Cotton or wool socks absorb moisture better.