How to protect suede boots.

[ELG]

It is September, so naturally I obtained a pair of Alden chocolate suede Alden Boots (Plaza last) from Leathersoul. Should I spray these with any protective solution before I wear them? Thanks in advance,

--ELG

 

[Mr.K]

Some say spray them and some say just wear them. I am on the side of spraying first cannot hurt. I wear my suede all year and in the rain. With the spray they always looks good and have not had any issues.

 

[kev777]



Some say spray them and some say just wear them. I am on the side of spraying first cannot hurt. I wear my suede all year and in the rain. With the spray they always looks good and have not had any issues.

+1 I've sprayed all mine with Collonil Suede Spray, havent a clue if it works as i havent a pair i didnt spray but nonetheless they all have survived very inclement weather and still look fine. I'm with Mr K i wear mine all weathers and all seasons after advice from a couple Northampton manufacturers. They informed me that in most cases suede holds up far better than calf and i have to say after a few winters all of my suede looks good.

 

[MyOtherLife]

I spray all my suede shoes & boots and love sniffing them after. Nothing like a nice Suede Protector high. When they need it I give them a going over with a damp terrycloth, let dry and spray 'em again. When brushing your suede use a suede brushing tool. Avoid those thick wire brushes as they will destroy the nap over time.

 

[ELG]



Some say spray them and some say just wear them. I am on the side of spraying first cannot hurt. I wear my suede all year and in the rain. With the spray they always looks good and have not had any issues.

Can you recommend a good spray?

 

[Texastyle]

I wish I sprayed my suede shoes. It hadn't rained in months and the one day that I decide to wear my suede boots I got drenched.

 

[academe]

I always use NikWax to waterproof my suede...

 

[stevent]

If I had Aldens I'd spray. But I have some J. Crew ones and I just wear them.

 

[Texastyle]

Once they do get wet would it just be better to get them wet all over so that the color is the same everywhere?

 

[waarior]

Leffot Blog-Suede wash down
http://blog.leffot.com/2009/11/20/suede-wash-down/

I stopped using protector after reading this blog post and watching the video.
That said, of course I do still use a suede brush a eraser.

 

[ELG]

THANK YOU ALL FOR THE ADVICE!