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How to clean your suede shoes - in 5 simples steps

Suede shoes need a little extra love to stay soft and vibrant. Our simple guide shows you how to brush, clean, and care for suede, so your shoes look and feel great.

Take out any laces and the insole, then brush lightly to remove dirt.

Step 1

Take out any laces and the insole, then brush lightly to remove dirt.

Massage ECCO FOAM CLEANER into the suede and insole using a damp cloth, spritz with ECCO REFRESH and leave to dry.

Step 2

Massage ECCO FOAM CLEANER into the suede and insole using a damp cloth, spritz with ECCO REFRESH and leave to dry.

Add cedarwood ECCO SHOE FRESH INSERSTS before brushing with an ECCO ERASER or ECCO NUBUCK BRUSH and  ECCO SOLE CLEANER.

Step 3

Add cedarwood ECCO SHOE FRESH INSERSTS before brushing with an ECCO ERASER or ECCO NUBUCK BRUSH and ECCO SOLE CLEANER.

Gently apply ECCO NUBUCK CONDITIONER onto the upper to restore colour and nourish with oils.

Step 4

Gently apply ECCO NUBUCK CONDITIONER onto the upper to restore colour and nourish with oils.

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.

Suede shoes need a little extra care to stay soft and looking good. Here's how to clean and maintain them properly.

Final Result

Clean and protect your footwear regularly for long-lasting comfort and style.

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