According to a footwear expert.
While some may think they’re reserved for winter wear, suede shoes can be year-round footwear.
They can be dressed up, dressed down, or styled for all your outfits somewhere in between.
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However, the biggest drawback of suede shoes is how easily they can be stained.
And while some shoes are machine-washable, that’s not an option for suede footwear.
But, we have you covered.
Keep scrolling for their advice.
The trick is to act as soon as possible.
Below, find three important steps to removing stains from your suede shoes.
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Stuff your shoe with paper or clothing to help it maintain its shape.
This will keep it taut and make cleaning easier.
How to Protect Suede Shoes
The best-case scenario is to avoid stains completely.
There are many treatment sprays available that can protect your suede shoes before wearing them.
You want to take this preemptive step, especially with light-colored suede shoes.
“My favorite is from a brand called Crep Protect,” Pinkos says.
To ensure that your suede shoes maintain their shape, wise to use wooden shoe trees.
This will also help to smooth out the wrinkles that occur from regular wear.
