Leather Care
How to Care for Your Leather
Fine footwear deserves a considered routine. Learn how to care for every part of your Oslo pair — from the upper to the sole, from suede to the smallest details.
Respect the Texture
Suede and nubuck require a different approach from smooth leather. Their characteristic surface is created by a delicate raised nap, so regular leather polish or wax should never be used on suede.
After wearing your suede footwear, allow surface dust to dry and then gently brush the material using a dedicated suede brush. Brush lightly in the direction of the nap to restore its natural texture.
For stains, use a suede eraser or a product specifically designed for suede and nubuck. If the footwear becomes wet, allow it to dry naturally away from direct heat before brushing it again.
Suede should be brushed gently with a dedicated suede-care brush to preserve its natural nap.
Keep the Upper Nourished
The upper is the most visible part of your footwear and deserves consistent attention.
Begin by removing dust with a soft horsehair brush. When deeper care is required, use a suitable leather cleaner followed by a quality leather conditioner.
For polishable smooth leather, apply a small amount of matching or neutral cream polish and work it gently into the surface. Allow it to settle before buffing with a clean cloth or soft brush.
Never over-apply product. Leather responds better to thin, controlled applications than heavy layers.
Smooth leather can be cleaned, conditioned and polished to maintain its depth and finish.
The Foundation of Every Step
The sole experiences more contact with the outside world than any other part of the shoe. Dust, moisture, pavement and abrasion gradually leave their mark.
Keep the sole and welt clean by brushing away dirt and small particles regularly. If your footwear has leather soles, allow them to dry naturally after exposure to moisture.
Leather sole care should be performed with products specifically designed for leather soles. The sole edge can also be refreshed when necessary to maintain a clean, finished appearance.
Never saturate the sole with excessive product. A light, controlled application is enough.
The sole deserves attention too — particularly when exposed to moisture and heavy wear.
Care for What You Don't See
The inside of your footwear works continuously with your feet. Moisture and heat naturally accumulate during wear, which is why the interior should be given time to breathe.
After wearing your shoes, remove them properly rather than forcing your heel out while the laces remain tight. Allow the footwear to air naturally before storing it.
Where appropriate, use a quality shoe tree to help absorb moisture and maintain the original shape of the footwear.
Never store leather footwear while it is still damp.
Proper storage and shoe trees help preserve the shape of fine leather footwear.
The Details Matter
Luxury footwear is defined by its details — the stitching, laces, welt, eyelets, heel and finishing.
Keep laces clean and replace them when they begin to show significant wear. When cleaning or polishing the upper, remove the laces first so you can properly reach the tongue and eyelets without staining them.
Pay attention to the stitching and areas where the upper meets the sole. A soft brush can remove dust from places that a cloth cannot reach.
Small maintenance habits protect the details that make the shoe exceptional.
Cleaning, conditioning and polishing should always be performed with attention to the smallest details.
Give Your Shoes Time
The most important part of leather care is consistency.
Brush your shoes after wear. Clean them when necessary. Condition smooth leather when it begins to feel dry. Polish when you want to restore colour and depth. Treat suede with suede-specific products.
Give your shoes time to rest between wears and store them somewhere cool, dry and away from prolonged direct sunlight.
And if your footwear ever requires more than routine maintenance, professional shoe care is always preferable to aggressive home remedies.
The better you care for your leather, the more character it develops.
Proper rotation, storage and shoe trees help fine footwear age gracefully.
Made to Be Worn.
Made to Be Kept.
Your Oslo footwear is made to accompany you for years. Treat the leather with patience, give it time to breathe, and allow every mark and every change in colour to become part of its story.