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How to clean your leather shoes - in 5 simple steps

Keep your leather shoes looking sharp and lasting longer with our easy-to-follow care guide. Learn how to clean, condition, and protect them to maintain their style and durability.

Take out any laces and brush the shoe lightly to remove dirt.

Step 1

Take out any laces and brush the shoe lightly to remove dirt.

Massage ECCO FOAM CLEANER into the leather using a damp cloth. Remove the insole, wipe clean and leave to dry.

Step 2

Massage ECCO FOAM CLEANER into the leather using a damp cloth. Remove the insole, wipe clean and leave to dry.

When completely dry, insert a cedar shoe tree and massage ECCO SMOOTH LEATHER CREAM into the shoe in a circular motion.

Step 3

When completely dry, insert a cedar shoe tree and massage ECCO SMOOTH LEATHER CREAM into the shoe in a circular motion.

Gently brush all over to increase the absorption of protection products.

Step 4

Gently brush all over to increase the absorption of protection products.

Finally, spritz with ECCO REPEL from 25 cm away to protect against wet weather. Leave to dry for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Finally, spritz with ECCO REPEL from 25 cm away to protect against wet weather. Leave to dry for 15 minutes.

Regularly clean and protect your favourite footwear with ECCO products for long-lasting style and comfort.

Final Result

Regularly clean and protect your favourite footwear with ECCO products for long-lasting style and comfort.

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