STORAGE & CARE
Paidal’s are made with the best quality leathers. Learn how to store and care for your Paidal’s based on the upper material of the shoe. The upper material of the shoe can be found on individual product pages.
Nubuck
Nubuck is a napped leather like suede. It is created by buffing the hide, resulting in a soft, raised texture. Nubuck is made from the grain side of the hide making the nap finer and the hide more durable than suede.
- Store the shoes in the dust bags that they arrive in, away from moisture and in a well-ventilated area
- Clean your nubuck shoes by brushing off dirt and debris with a suede brush
- Condition the upper with a renovator formulated for nubuck
- Protect your nubuck shoes from water and dirt with a nubuck/suede spray
- Use a suede eraser for stains
Vegtable tanned
The tanning process turns the hide into leather, preserving it, making it durable and protecting it from moisture and microorganisms. Vegetable tanning, which uses natural tannins extracted from tree barks, leaves, and roots, is the oldest tanning method. It can take up to two months to tan leather in this way.
- Store the shoes in the dust bags that they arrive in, away from moisture and in a well-ventilated area
- Condition regularly with a neutral leather conditioner, always spot check the conditioner
- Wipe off dirt with a damp soft cloth and air dry fully before storing
Nubuck
Nubuck is a napped leather like suede. It is created by buffing the hide, resulting in a soft, raised texture. Nubuck is made from the grain side of the hide making the nap finer and the hide more durable than suede.
- Store the shoes in the dust bags that they arrive in, away from moisture and in a well-ventilated area
- Clean your nubuck shoes by brushing off dirt and debris with a suede brush
- Condition the upper with a renovator formulated for nubuck
- Protect your nubuck shoes from water and dirt with a nubuck/suede spray
- Use a suede eraser for stains
Vegtable tanned
The tanning process turns the hide into leather, preserving it, making it durable and protecting it from moisture and microorganisms. Vegetable tanning, which uses natural tannins extracted from tree barks, leaves, and roots, is the oldest tanning method. It can take up to two months to tan leather in this way.
- Store the shoes in the dust bags that they arrive in, away from moisture and in a well-ventilated area
- Condition regularly with a neutral leather conditioner, always spot check the conditioner
- Wipe off dirt with a damp soft cloth and air dry fully before storing
Waxed & oiled
Waxed & oiled leathers have a smooth and durable finish that gives them some water resistance qualities. With care they will age beautifully and develop a patina.
- Store the shoes in the dust bags that they arrive in, away from moisture and in a well-ventilated area
- Condition regularly with a neutral leather conditioner, always spot check the conditioner
- Wipe off dirt with a damp soft cloth and air dry fully before storing
Always spot check any new products on an inconspicuous area.
Milled
Milled leathers have a soft feel and a natural grain. Milling or tumbling is a finishing technique in which tanned leather is tumbled in a drum. This softens the leather and enhances its natural grain.
- Store the shoes in the dust bags that they arrive in, away from moisture and in a well-ventilated area
- Condition regularly with a neutral leather conditioner, always spot check the conditioner
- Wipe off dirt with a damp soft cloth and air dry fully before storing
Always spot check any new products on an inconspicuous area.
Suede
Suede is a napped leather made from the flesh/inner side of the hide by buffing it to raise the fibers that give it a velvety finish and soft feel.
- Store the shoes in the dust bags that they arrive in, away from moisture and in a well-ventilated area
- Clean your suede shoes by brushing off dirt and debris with a suede brush
- Condition the upper with a renovator formulated for suede
- Protect your suede shoes from water and dirt with a nubuck/suede spray
- Use a suede eraser for stains
Always spot check any new products on an inconspicuous area.
Metallics
Metallic leathers have surface treatments that result in a wide variety of finishes that offer everything from a subtle shine to a bright reflection.
- Store the shoes in the dust bags that they arrive in, away from moisture and in a well-ventilated area
- Wipe off dirt with a damp soft cloth and air dry fully before storing
Always spot check any new products on an inconspicuous area.
Naplak
Naplak is a special variant of patent leather. It is softer than regular patent leathers and has distinctive creases made by tumbling the leathers in a drum.
- Store the shoes in the dust bags that they arrive in, away from moisture and in a well-ventilated area
- Wipe off dirt with a damp soft cloth and air dry fully before storing
Always spot check any new products on an inconspicuous area.
Hair on hide
Hair on hide leather is a luxurious leather with an interesting texture. It is made from cow or sheep hide by preserving the hair on the hide and shaving it down for a sleek finish. This leather is dyed or printed with with abstract patterns to show off its glossy surface and unique texture.
- Store the shoes in the dust bags that they arrive in, away from extreme hot and cold temperatures and in a well-ventilated area
- Wipe dirt off with a damp soft cloth and brush the hairs with a soft brush, brushing along the grain, air dry fully before storing
Always spot check any new products on an inconspicuous area.
Embossed
Embossed leathers have raised textures. They are made by embossing leather under a metal plate under high pressure resulting in all manner of textures.
- Store the shoes in the dust bags that they arrive in, away from moisture and in a well-ventilated area
- Condition regularly with a neutral leather conditioner, always spot check the conditioner
- Wipe off dirt with a damp soft cloth and air dry fully before storing
Always spot check any new products on an inconspicuous area.