Your Suede Boots Need a Little Love Before Summer

Right then. It’s that time of year when you’re staring lovingly at your faithful suede boots — maybe they’re UGGs, maybe they’re the posh cousin of UGGs — and thinking, “Well done girls, you’ve made it through another British winter.”

They’ve trudged through rain, danced around puddles and probably had a few prosecco-fuelled nights out too. So before you shove them to the back of the wardrobe for their well-earned summer break, how about giving them a bit of TLC? Because let’s face it — they’ve looked after you. Time to return the favour. Here’s how to keep them looking sharp and ready to strut their stuff again next season.

Step 1: Time for a Wash

Just like us after a long weekend, they need a good clean. A proper suede shampoo like Saphir Suede Shampoo or Collonil Clean & Care Foam will freshen them up nicely and bring that suede back to life. If they’ve really been through it (festivals, school runs, surprise snowstorms) then you might want to call in the big guns — Saphir Omnidaim. It’s like a spa treatment for suede.

Step 2: Rub It Better

Got a few marks that won’t shift? Don’t panic. A Nubuck Block is basically a magic eraser for suede. A gentle rub (don’t go at it like you’re sanding the garden bench) should get rid of those annoying scuffs.

Step 3: The All-Important Shield

Once they’re clean and dry, it’s time to protect them from whatever next winter throws at you. A generous mist of Saphir Renovetine Suede Protector will guard against water, dirt and the occasional splash of who-knows-what from the pavement. It even revives the colour so they look like you’ve just picked them up from a boutique — not dragged them out from under the bed. Give them a little pampering now and they’ll be ready to do the same for you next time the weather turns. They love you. You love them. It’s a beautiful thing. And let’s be honest — nothing says “I’ve got my life together” like shoes that still look good after a British winter.