A suede care kit holds the right brush, a cleaning gum and a waterproofing or care spray. So you can keep suede and nubuck clean and velvety, with no shoe cream at all.
The care kit for suede and nubuck
Napped leather is the umbrella term for leather with a sanded, velvety surface, which includes velour suede and nubuck. In everyday English this all gets called suede. Unlike smooth leather, napped leather is never creamed; it is brushed dry and protected with a spray. A suede kit bundles exactly the tools you need for that.
What is in a suede care kit
The suede brush raises the nap and removes dust, a cleaning gum or eraser works out stains and pressure marks, and a spray protects against wet and refreshes the colour if needed. The exact contents are on the product page, for example the 6-piece or 3-piece velour care set, or the 5-piece suede set.
Does the kit suit suede and nubuck?
Yes. The kits cover both; the right brush depends on the nap: firm brass wire for the longer velour nap, a gentle rubber head for the finer nubuck. You will find individual brushes for each type under shoe brushes.
How to care for suede
In short: brush dry, lift stains with the eraser, wet-clean with a suede cleaner only if needed, let it dry, waterproof, then brush the nap back up. The full step-by-step guide is in our article How to Clean Suede Shoes.
Frequently asked questions
What is in a suede care kit?
A suede brush, a cleaning gum or eraser and a waterproofing or care spray. Some kits include several brushes for velour and nubuck. Shoe cream is not part of it, because napped leather is not creamed. The exact list is on the product page.
Does the kit suit suede and nubuck?
Yes, the kits are made for both. The only difference is the brush: brass wire for the longer velour nap, a rubber head for the finer nubuck. The full routine is in our suede care guide.
Why is there no shoe cream in a suede kit?
Because napped leather is not creamed. Cream and wax would clog the velvety nap. Suede is brushed dry, spot-cleaned with the eraser and protected with a spray, rather than nourished.
Is one kit enough for all my suede shoes?
For ongoing care, yes. A kit with a brush, a cleaning gum and a spray covers velour and nubuck shoes. For heavily soiled shoes add a suede cleaner; colour-matched sprays even out lightened patches.