The white footwear has become an essential fashion accessory in modern’s man wardrobe. However, due to its innate luminosity, any scratch or spot will be visible immediately, so these shoes requires a series of basic care to maintain their perfect appearance for a long time.

The white leather, nubuck or suede without treatment will quickly lose its original appearance and turn gray or yellowish.

The reason for this is that the white leather by itself is very soft, since it has not undergone any process of tanning. Any contamination on it, smudge or trample by own or other’s soles will leave a very noticeable mark. To ensure our shoes to look brand new, keep scrolling for the following hacks on how to clean white footwear:

When buying white shoes, also purchase special care supplies for white leather.
The white leather shoes before the first use should be treated with wax, or with a protection spray in case of nubuck leather. This treatment will protect them from moisture and discoloration.
Avoid keeping white footwear dirty for a long time, as the dirt might penetrate to the deepest layers of the leather and it will become practically impossible to remove it. Clean your shoes after each use.
For cleaning is best to use a sponge or a soft brush.
In the case of white nubuck use a mixed brush, which is a special brush for suede and nubuck leathers.
Do not apply detergent directly on the footwear. Use a cloth or sponge for these purposes, or the color will change or unwished spots will appear.
Use a polishing brush to add a shine, so your shoes can stay bright and white longer.
Do not leave your white footwear outside. Protect them from UV exposure, as this can lead to fading and unwanted discoloration.

Step by step instructions:

Before cleaning white shoes, remove dust and dirt with a soft cloth. Moisten a sponge or brush in warm water with detergent or mild soap. Clean each shoe in and out, after fill them with crumpled-up paper to absorb excess moisture and let them dry.

Important! Do not use newspapers and magazines, since the printing ink might spoil our shoes.

Once the white shoes are dry, proceed to treat them with a colorless shoe cream.

In cases of excess dirt, use a specific detergent to remove impurities from the leather. Apply according to the manufacturer’s instructions: and scrub gently in all cracks and seams with a soft brush.

Tip: If there are water spots on the leather, rub it with Vaseline and let it sit for 7-8 hours, then remove excess Vaseline, apply a colorless cream and rub again until you reach your desired level of shine.

For white sneakers, we will use shampoo or liquid soap. The white laces can be washed by hand adding some bleach.