https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-boot-and-bootie-care Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:02:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-boot-and-bootie-care#post-1744388 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 10:56:30 +0000 Style Fan 1744388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I clean first with a suede brush for suede or damp cloth for leather.&nbsp; Then I spray.&nbsp; I never wear suede or leather boots in the rain.&nbsp; I wear rain boots or Sorels. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-boot-and-bootie-care#post-1744367 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 10:00:37 +0000 Staysfit 1744367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use Meltonian spray. I just purchased two bottles on Amazon for my annual fall preparation. I'm working on CME at home today, so during my breaks, I will work on my shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-boot-and-bootie-care#post-1744346 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 08:07:25 +0000 Barbara Diane 1744346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the detailed answers. Looks like I'll make this a wardrobe challenge so I actually follow through and do it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-boot-and-bootie-care#post-1744322 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 03:42:30 +0000 Anonymous 1744322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use the spray on both suede and leather and find that it looks the same color when dry. Suede I brush lightly first. Leather I usually give a good brush, polish, and brush again. A thick paste polish can do a good job to help waterproof if left to soak into the leather. Spray. Let dry over night. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-boot-and-bootie-care#post-1744213 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 21:20:19 +0000 catgirl 1744213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I spray everything and wear it in all weather (except suede in April when slush puddles are calf-high!). I brush off my suede boots regularly and spray them every few wears. Leather I do at the beginning and end of the season. I use conditioning leather wipes too (the kind you use on furniture) and sometimes shoe polish oil (mink oil? Hopefully not made with minks!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-boot-and-bootie-care#post-1744205 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 20:54:25 +0000 bj1111 1744205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you waterproof non suede leather? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-boot-and-bootie-care#post-1744173 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:47:37 +0000 Isabel 1744173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually just prepped all my boots and booties for Winter. &nbsp;I have one pair of sued booties and a pair of suede slip on almost clog like things that I wear around the house or in the yard. &nbsp;</p> <p>I use a swiffer rag to remove all the dust and dirt from my leather. If the dirt or sand is a bit more "attached" , I just use a moistened, soft fabric cloth. In really bad cases, u can use saddle soap. Though I have only needed that a couple of times. &nbsp;Then I spray waterproofing in the garage with the doors open. I don't soak. EVER. &nbsp;Just a light spray and I do the edges that meet with the sole too. I let dry for about an hour and do a second spray. &nbsp;Sometimes three for the boots I use in worse weather. &nbsp;However, in massive down pours, I use rubber boots OR a leather waterproof pair that I have. &nbsp;These "waterproofing" treatments are very helpful but they don't make it completely waterproof because the boots are built to prevent water seepage : like around the seams.&nbsp;</p> <p>As for the suede, I use a soft brush with nothing on it to brush it and lift the dirt and then shake it off. &nbsp;I also use a suede spray that cleans, restores the nap, waterproofs it and brightens up the black. There is a ton of stuff on Amazon. &nbsp;</p> <p>Happy winter ! : ) &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-boot-and-bootie-care#post-1744128 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:19:12 +0000 Staysfit 1744128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live where it rains and snows. I definitely clean first or at least brush them if they are suede. Spray evenly and until evenly damp all over, not soaked. Let dry overnight. I repeat every month if I wear frequently because we have a lot of weather. Otherwise, only once a season for infrequently used items. I should add that I tend to spray the tops and seams twice. They usually look dry by the time I have gone around the shoe once, so I repeat those areas. I think they are more vulnerable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-boot-and-bootie-care#post-1744115 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:36:36 +0000 Anonymous 1744115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Regarding suede booties, I usually do not clean first, unless they have actual dirt on them. Then I spray evenly, not dripping wet, but enough to get complete coverage. Than I let them dry overnight. As far as how often, I guess that would depend on how much exposure to rain they get, I live in a dry climate. I'm sure everyone has their own routine! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-boot-and-bootie-care#post-1744100 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:59:24 +0000 Barbara Diane 1744100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't worn them when it rained because I'm afraid I'll ruin them when I spray them. The booties are suede and the boots are leather. And it's raining again, so it is time to bite the bullet.</p> <p>1. Do I need to clean them first?&nbsp;<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; If so, how and with what?<br />2. How much do I spray? Do I saturate them? I have whatever spray Nordstrom sells.</p> <p>And after I spray them, how often do I need to spray them? It rains here, but doesn't snow, and I'm not out in the rain that much.</p> <p>Thanks for the help.</p>