https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-help-for-suede-shoes-ruined-by-the-rain Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 11:49:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-help-for-suede-shoes-ruined-by-the-rain#post-5434 Sun, 04 May 2008 14:44:37 +0000 Tanya 5434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Shiny unfortunately Newton is way too far for me. But I'd love to have lunch with you sometimes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-help-for-suede-shoes-ruined-by-the-rain#post-5414 Sun, 04 May 2008 05:03:19 +0000 shiny 5414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I go to a cobbler in Newton Corner, it's near the bus station. If you can get up there by bus, let me know and perhaps we can meet for lunch! I have a pair of sandals I need to drop off anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-help-for-suede-shoes-ruined-by-the-rain#post-5330 Sat, 03 May 2008 19:54:43 +0000 Nicole 5330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>...and if they can't do the job, they can probably refer you to someone nearby who can. Shiny might know of someplace too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-help-for-suede-shoes-ruined-by-the-rain#post-5327 Sat, 03 May 2008 19:52:32 +0000 Tanya 5327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Nicole. I'm not currently at Kendall but will be moving there in two weeks.<br /> I have been recommended a place called 'Jimmy's Shoe Repair" on 42 prospect street back in the days when I used to buy a lot of expensive ballroom dancing shoes. I haven't checked it out tough. I think I'll call them both first, explain the problem and ask for a price estimate before going to one of them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-help-for-suede-shoes-ruined-by-the-rain#post-5325 Sat, 03 May 2008 19:45:44 +0000 Nicole 5325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, I'm sure you can find a cobbler closer than Nordstrom. I'm assuming your near Kendall Square (only because you said you were at MIT). A quick search revealed one called "Instant Shoe Repair" on Main Street in Cambridge. 617) 864-1801 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-help-for-suede-shoes-ruined-by-the-rain#post-5321 Sat, 03 May 2008 19:32:38 +0000 Tanya 5321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'll have to go to the shoe doctor. The closest Nordstrom is 45 min drive away and not accessible by public transport, and we don't own a car- Boston is a walking city. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-help-for-suede-shoes-ruined-by-the-rain#post-5320 Sat, 03 May 2008 19:30:18 +0000 Angie 5320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Take them to Nordstrom to fix. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-help-for-suede-shoes-ruined-by-the-rain#post-5315 Sat, 03 May 2008 19:18:39 +0000 Maya 5315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Ana. Take them to a shoe repair place and they might have some solutions that you might not otherwise have access to.</p> <p>Also in the future keep some waterproof spray. It definitely works. I have suede snow boots (silly, I know), and I always spray before wearing them. Works like a charm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-help-for-suede-shoes-ruined-by-the-rain#post-5307 Sat, 03 May 2008 18:39:43 +0000 Ana 5307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm...not sure what sort of remedies you could use at home, but maybe try taking them to a shoe doctor. I've heard some people have had really good luck with them making the shoes look almost good as new. </p> <p>Let us know what happens. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-help-for-suede-shoes-ruined-by-the-rain#post-5306 Sat, 03 May 2008 18:35:57 +0000 Tanya 5306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yesterday I my favorite grey suede wedges got completely soaked in the rain! Now they are dry and resemble cardboard more than suede Is there any thing I could try to save them- brushing, some spray? Thanks! </p>