How to Clean Your Testosterone Shoes
Full-Grain (regular) Leather
- Wipe gently with dry cloth to remove dried-on dirt and dust. Then, dampen cloth with warm water and wipe again.
- Allow leather to dry naturally away from direct sunlight and heat sources (like heat vents)
- Use high-quality polish that matches shoe color and buff to a shine
- Avoid liquid shoe polishes and silicone sprays
Patent Leather
- Use soft damp cloth and drop of mild soap to remove haze.
- Use patent leather cleaner with silicone to restore high gloss.
Suede
- Since you can’t polish away any scuff marks on suede, use a suede eraser (basically a brick of crumbly rubber) to rub away small blemishes. Then use a suede brush to restore the nap, or fuzz, of the leather.
- Use rubber eraser to remove dirt and smudges. Then, brush lightly with soft brush specifically designed for suede and nubuck products.
- Brush in the same direction to avoid giving the appearance of being two different colors.
- Never use wire brush or polish on suede and nubuck. (Some suede brushes have wire in the center, but this is specially designed for suede.)
- Follow up with a silicone spray for water and stain resistance.
Waxy/Oiled Leathers
- Gently wipe with dry cloth to remove dried-on dirt and dust. Then, apply a cleaner such as Penguin P100 Instant Cleaner (available at most athletic/sporting goods stores).
- Allow leather to dry naturally away from direct sunlight and heat sources (like heat vents)
- Apply leather protector and restorer, which are composed of oils and other non-water-soluble compounds like lanolin. (This may darken the color of beeswax leather.)