Minimalist and clean Barefoot shoes – take care of your footwear in autumn

Take care of your shoes even when it's rainy and cold outside. Read our tips and make sure your healthy, minimalist zero-drop shoes will serve you for many years. The suggestions from Magical Shoes will make sure that no season will scare you. What's more, your little one will also have clean and warm shoes.

How to take care of your shoes when it's rainy and cold outside? It’s obvious that the easiest way would be to toss the shoes in the washing machine and get rid of the problem, but… exceptional shoes require exceptional care so that our zero-drop shoes will last as long as possible. Do you know how to clean your shoes properly? We’re here to answer that.

Suede Footwear

Suede is a unique material – not only is it very aesthetic, but it also complements almost any outfit. It is not as formal as classic high-gloss leather, which makes it easy to match minimalist suede shoes to both formal and casual styles. Who said it has to be boring? Not with us! However, remember that suede footwear needs to be cared for in the right way.

It all depends on whether we need to gently clean our zero-drop shoes or give them a deep clean. This is important because suede is a material that does not get along well with water. What does this mean? Suede shoes absorb water quickly, and prolonged exposure, such as to mud, can cause deeper layers to become stained. Let’s start with light dirt.

Cleaning barefoot shoes when they are only slightly dirty can be done with a regular, preferably flannel cloth and a brush to give them a clean appearance again. It is also worth exploring water repellents like Xnano PRO, which help maintain long-lasting freshness for your shoes. You will find many special care products in stores, so it’s important to read labels and check which type of footwear they are dedicated to.

Deep cleaning

Every type of shoes deserves a stronger cleaning when dirt reaches the deeper layers. It’s different when we’re dealing only with dust or the passage of time, which affects the desire to refresh the shoes, and it’s another story when puddles, snow, or mud are involved. A cleaning product for shoes from NIKWAX and a damp cloth will work well for every type of leather. It’s important to set aside a bit more time to let your shoes dry properly. After all, we don’t want dirt to reach the deeper layers, right?

Home cleaning methods for barefoot shoes

So, from the beginning:

Air out your shoes, allow them (just like your feet) to breathe, and use deodorant inside the footwear.
Determine the color of your shoes and find out what material they’re made of to choose the right care.
Use a colorless water repellent.
A soft brush with delicate bristles is perfect for removing dust, while a damp cloth will work well for removing stronger dirt.