Leather shoes care and waterproofing


Na powietrzu, Grzybobranie, Polowanie, Turystyka piesza, Pielęgnacja i naprawa by Varuste.net, 16.10.2025
Proper care of leather shoes extends their life and keeps them in good condition. Regular cleaning, care, and protection help maintain the features, appearance, and comfort of your shoes. This way, you can enjoy your high-quality leather footwear for a long time.

Basic instructions for good basic care, s'il te plaît:

1. Cleaning
Clean your footwear regularly, especially if they are dirty or wet. Use a soft brush and damp cloth to remove dirt and mud.
If dried dirt has stuck to the footwear, first brush it properly with a suitable shoe brush (Note! remember to carefully go through the seams and other edges of the metal parts with a smaller brush), in extremely dirty cases you can use a cleaning agent intended for leather footwear.
> Always follow the manufacturer's special instructions.

-20%
Springyard Applier Plus Brush
Sporty‪»Na powietrzu‪»Obuwie‪»Akcesoria‪»Akcesoria czyszczące‪»
Springyard
Applier Plus Brush
Cena promocyjna 7,92 €
Dostępny od ręki
☆☆☆☆☆ (55)
-20%
Nikwax Shoe Brush
Sporty‪»Na powietrzu‪»Obuwie‪»Akcesoria‪»Akcesoria czyszczące‪»
Nikwax
Shoe Brush
Cena promocyjna 4,72 €
Dostępny od ręki
☆☆☆☆☆ (2)
-20%
Springyard Cleaning Kit
Sporty‪»Na powietrzu‪»Obuwie‪»Akcesoria‪»Akcesoria czyszczące‪»
Springyard
Cleaning Kit
Cena promocyjna 12,72 €
Dostępny od ręki
☆☆☆☆☆ (3)
-20%
Springyard Mocka Kit
Sporty‪»Na powietrzu‪»Obuwie‪»Akcesoria‪»Akcesoria czyszczące‪»
Springyard
Mocka Kit
Cena promocyjna 14,32 €
Dostępny od ręki
☆☆☆☆☆ (1)

2. Drying
Dry the footwear slowly at room temperature. Do not use strong heat such as radiators, direct sunlight or open fire when drying footwear, as this can dry out and damage the leather. As the Finnish old folk advises: "Where butter melts, so will the leather burn." 

3. Polishing and protection
Protective creams or waxes intended for leather can be applied to leather footwear. Always check the suitability of the substance for the footwear being serviced. Appropriate cream/wax helps maintain the softness of the leather and protects it from moisture.
> If necessary, polish and wipe the excess care product from the footwear, e.g. with a dry cloth, to maintain the softness of the leather and help the surface of the footwear to stay clean and to prevent dirt and impurities from sticking to the tackieness of the excess care product.

4. Inspect and repair
Check your footwear regularly for any damage: dents, loose seams or wear.
Fix small defects early, before they get worse and require bigger repairs.

-20%
Meindl Sport Wax clear
Sporty‪»Na powietrzu‪»Obuwie‪»Akcesoria‪»Woski‪»
Meindl
Sport Wax clear
Cena promocyjna 7,92 €
Dostępny od ręki
☆☆☆☆☆ (421)
-15%
Hanwag Shoe Wax 100ml
Sporty‪»Na powietrzu‪»Obuwie‪»Akcesoria‪»Woski‪»
Hanwag
Shoe Wax 100ml
Cena promocyjna 8,42 €
Dostępny od ręki
☆☆☆☆☆ (185)
-20%
Lundhags Leather Grease
Sporty‪»Na powietrzu‪»Obuwie‪»Akcesoria‪»Woski‪»
Lundhags
Leather Grease
Cena promocyjna 12,72 €
Dostępny od ręki
☆☆☆☆☆ (67)
-20%
Lundhags Leather Wax
Sporty‪»Na powietrzu‪»Obuwie‪»Akcesoria‪»Woski‪»
Lundhags
Leather Wax
Cena promocyjna 14,32 €
Dostępny od ręki
☆☆☆☆☆ (69)

5. Storage
Store leather footwear in a cool/even temperature and dry place, preferably in an airy cupboard or in a box/cloth bag intended for shoes. Avoid humid conditions and extreme temperatures.
> If necessary, you can use a shaping support to store your footwear, which helps keep their shape.

6. Shoelaces, soles and insoles
Replace the shoelaces if the original ones are worn or broken.
Check the soles and the gluing of the sole of the shoe if necessary, as worn soles can affect grip and stability. The life of footwear includes changing the insole whenever necessary. The shoe's midsole may die/crumble over (...durin a looonger) time, in which case it is worth consulting a professional knowledgeable shoemaker to see if resoleing is possible.

-20%
Salomon Quicklace Kit
Sporty‪»Na powietrzu‪»Obuwie‪»Akcesoria‪»Sznurówki‪»
Salomon
Quicklace Kit
Cena promocyjna 8,72 €
Dostępny od ręki
☆☆☆☆☆ (104)
-15%
Hanwag Shoe Laces 160 cm / 6 mm
Sporty‪»Na powietrzu‪»Obuwie‪»Akcesoria‪»Sznurówki‪»
Hanwag
Shoe Laces 160 cm / 6 mm
Cena promocyjna 6,72 €
Dostępny od ręki
☆☆☆☆☆ (72)
Salomon Inlay Ortholite
Sporty‪»Na powietrzu‪»Obuwie‪»Akcesoria‪»Wkładki‪»
Salomon
Inlay Ortholite
6,90 €
Dostępny od ręki
☆☆☆☆☆ (71)
-20%
Sidas 3D Winter Merino
Sporty‪»Na powietrzu‪»Obuwie‪»Akcesoria‪»Wkładki‪»
Sidas
3D Winter Merino
Cena promocyjna 35,12 €
☆☆☆☆☆ (5)

These instructions will help you keep your leather shoes in good condition and extend their life. Remember that leather footwear may require a little more care and maintenance than shoes made of synthetic materials, but the effort is worth it when you enjoy quality and comfortable hiking footwear.
Adventorous miles / kilometers for everyone!

Mogą Ciebie zainteresować również

Layering Guide – How to Dress for Any Weather

Layering is the foundation of a functional outdoor clothing system. The right combination of layers keeps you warm, helps manage moisture and protects you from changing weather conditions. Whether you're heading out for a hike, exploring the forest, skiing or simply enjoying the ...

Free yourself: VivoBarefoot barefoot shoes for forest trails

In collaboration with VivoBarefoot A day full of sitting, screens and things still waiting to be done. Sometimes the best next move is to close your laptop and open the front door. Your local forest will do just fine. No grand adventure plans needed. VivoBarefoot's Free yourself ...

Kohti arkisia ja arktisia seikkailuja: Syys- ja talviretkeilystä voimaa kauteen

Syksyn kirpeät ilmat ja talvivaellusten odotus herättävät retkeilijän sielun niin Suomessa kuin maailmalla. Meillä Varuste.netissä valmistelemme sinut tulevaan kauteen vankalla asiantuntemuksella ja alan luotettavimmilla välineillä. Tänä syys- ja talvikautena fokuksemme on arktis...