How often to spray (water repelent) suede shoes?

[Le Samourai]

How often would you need to treat suede shoes with spray on water repelent?
Any advice would be great.
Cheers guys.

 

[ter1413]

I have done it once for my white bucks...

 

[JayJay]

I've never sprayed mine after about two years of ownership. I don't wear them often, and never wear them in wet conditions, but if I did, I'd probably consider doing so.

 

[Le Samourai]

I see, done it once myself, Is that enough though ? I presume after a certian period of time they need a re-spray?

 

[ter1413]

Sprayed once a few years ago and don't wear in the rain. I also don't wear them often so I haven't sprayed again..

 

[bc842]

I have sprayed mine once about 3 months ago. They are fine. I wear them in poor conditions as well.

 

[Francisco]

Some of you mentioned that you don't really have to spray for as yuo don't waer them on wet weather but what if you waer them out in good weather and in the middle the weather turns bad? What will you do? Take off your beloved shoes and walk bare footed under the rain?

 

[ter1413]

Originally Posted by Francisco

Some of you mentioned that you don't really have to spray for as yuo don't waer them on wet weather but what if you waer them out in good weather and in the middle the weather turns bad? What will you do? Take off your beloved shoes and walk bare footed under the rain?

I make sure it is sunny and not a chance of rain!

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by Francisco

Some of you mentioned that you don't really have to spray for as yuo don't waer them on wet weather but what if you waer them out in good weather and in the middle the weather turns bad? What will you do? Take off your beloved shoes and walk bare footed under the rain?
I usually check the forecast before dressing. But even if it should rain, I won't fret over it.

 

[lefty]

If you're in a downpour I doubt a little silicone will help. I have been caught in a monsoon with untreated suede shoes that quickly became drenched. Dried them out overnight, brushed them the next day and they looked great.

Suede is tough.

lefty

 

[calvinloke]

Originally Posted by lefty

If you're in a downpour I doubt a little silicone will help. I have been caught in a monsoon with untreated suede shoes that quickly became drenched. Dried them out overnight, brushed them the next day and they looked great.

Suede is tough.

lefty

+1. Silicone spray only works in light rain. Once it's heavy, no silicone can stop the water from getting into the suede. I'm from a country which rains almost everyday.

 

[shoeme]

Its not just for water/rain, the spray also helps against stains from food for example. I spray mine twice when new before wearing, and then once every 3-6 months.

 

[Francisco]

Originally Posted by calvinloke

+1. Silicone spray only works in light rain. Once it's heavy, no silicone can stop the water from getting into the suede. I'm from a country which rains almost everyday.

Same same.. I stay in Singapore and I guess our countries weather are more unpredictable compare to the rest..

 

[599]

Can anyone here recommend me a suede shoe protector spray from a UK online company?

 

[Tremont 974]

Originally Posted by 599

Can anyone here recommend me a suede shoe protector spray from a UK online company?

I've had my suede chukkas soaked in rainstorms a few times and after letting them air dry and brushing them off they looked like new. I spray my suede once per season and think of it as food and drink spill repellant; it is effective in this regard.