Care for leather shoes by nourishing the leather: smooth leather with shoe cream, napped leather with a spray. At Langer & Messmer you will find creams, conditioners and suede care that keep the leather supple and refresh its colour.
How to care for and nourish leather shoes
Care is the second step after cleaning: the clean leather gets oils and moisture back, stays supple and does not crack. Which care suits depends on the leather.
Caring for smooth leather
Cream smooth leather with a colour-matched shoe cream that soaks in, nourishes and refreshes the colour. If the leather is tired or older, a renovateur puts nourishment back. Find the full choice of creams and waxes under shoe cream and wax.
Caring for napped leather
Napped leather such as suede and nubuck is not creamed but brushed dry and treated with a suede care or a care spray, so the nap stays velvety. Our guide how to clean and care for suede shoes covers the steps in detail.
Remember the sole
Leather soles stay supple with a sole oil and take up less moisture. After caring comes protecting against wet weather; for an overview, see shoe care.
Frequently asked questions
How often should you care for leather shoes?
For shoes you wear regularly, creaming every two to four weeks is enough; sooner after they get wet. Brush napped leather briefly after heavier wear and care for it as needed.
How do you care for suede and nubuck shoes?
Care for napped leather dry: brush the nap up with the right brush and treat it with a suede care or care spray. Cream and wax do not belong on napped leather, they clog the nap.
Do leather soles need care?
It pays off. A sole oil keeps the leather sole supple, so it takes up less water and wears more slowly. Apply it sparingly to the dry, clean sole.
What do you use to care for smooth leather?
A shoe cream in the right colour that nourishes and refreshes the colour, and a renovateur for tired leather. You will find the range under shoe cream and wax.