Our Care Guide
A few golden rules to follow after purchasing an item from Bobbies:
- Try on your shoes while standing on a mat to avoid getting any marks on the soles in case you need to return them.
- Don't crush the back of your shoes when you put them on, as this can damage them. It is better to use a shoehorn.
- If your shoes have a leather tab at the back, don't pull on it since it is only decorative. To put on your shoes, use both hands to grasp the leather on either side of the leather tab.
- Some of our leather soles are protected by a plastic film that you should remove before wearing them, unless you want to return them.
- For models with leather soles that do not have an integrated rubber pad, we recommend that you have one fitted by a cobbler.
- Avoid wearing the same shoes two days in a row, so any moisture in them can evaporate.
- Place shoe trees inside your shoes to help keep their shape over time.
- If your shoes have been caught in the rain, place tissue paper inside them (not newspaper, since the ink might rub off) and leave them to dry away from any source of heat.
- Take care of your shoes regularly with Bobbies care products or those recommended by your shoemaker. Some products sold on the market may contain components that can stain or damage the leather, so choose them carefully.
- Keep your bags and other leather goods away from light to prevent the leather from fading.
- When storing your bag, hang it on a hanger or stuff it with padding to better preserve its original shape.
- If your bag has been caught in the rain, place tissue paper inside and let it dry away from any source of heat.
- Protect and care for your leather goods regularly with Bobbies care products or those recommended by your shoemaker. Some products sold on the market may contain components that can stain or damage leather, so choose them carefully.
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Suede & Nubuck
Before using your Suede or Nubuck item the first time, apply a Waterproofing Spray to protect it from rain and stains. Shake and spray the product evenly from a distance of 20 cm, then let it dry for a few hours.
2.For continuous protection, we recommend that you apply this spray after each ten times of having used your item.
3.Suede and nubuck are delicate materials: avoid wearing your shoes or leathergoods in wet weather or in situations where you risk soiling them.
The steps:
Suede & Nubuck
DUSTING IT OFF
Dust your item with a supple brush and concentrate particularly on any stained areas. For more stubborn marks and to raise the suede nap, use a Crepe Brush.
REMOVING STAINS
For stubborn stains, apply a Stain Remover Eraser locally on suede and nubuck. For greasy stains (oil, petrol, etc.), the eraser will not work: in this case, we recommend applying terre de sommières - or talcum powder - that absorbs grease.
CLEANING (optional)
If the suede or nubuck of your item is very dirty, we recommend a thorough cleaning with Suede & Nubuck Shampoo, following the instructions on the package.
Please note: if you are caring for an article with several suede or nubuck parts in different colors, we strongly advise against using the shampoo. There is a risk that the color of one part will rub off on another part of the article.
FRESHENING UP
Revive the vividness of your item with Color Renewal Spray. Shake and spray evenly from a uniform distance of 20 cm, then let it dry a few hours.
WATERPROOFING
Protect your item from stains and rain with Waterproofing Spray. Shake and spray evenly from a uniform distance of 20 cm, then let it dry a few hours.
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Smooth & Grained Leather
The steps:
Smooth & Grained Leather
DUSTING IT OFF
Dust your item briskly with a Horsehair Brush.
PREPARATION
To care for your shoes, remove the laces.
CLEANING (optional)
If your leather is very dirty, we recommend using a Cleansing Milk to clean the leather in-depth. Shake the bottle and apply a small amount of milk to the leather. Using a chamois cloth, massage the milk into the leather using circular movements, then let it dry for 15 minutes.
WARNING: This milk is highly abrasive and not suitable for all leathers. Always test a small area of leather first. For shaded leathers (with a patina or pull-up leather), it is imperative not to use cleansing milk since it will remove all the shading from the leather.
FOR SHOES: WAXING
Preferably use a shoe polish in the same color as the leather or, if you can’t find one that matches, a colorless polish. Using shoe polish waterproofs and revives the leather’s radiance. Apply in circular movements using a chamois cloth, then let it dry for 15 minutes. Then use a Horsehair Brush to give the leather luster and shine.
FOR LEATHER GOODS: APPLY A BALM
Apply Leather Balm with a chamois cloth to nourish, waterproof and give the leather back its radiance. This will keep your leathergoods looking their best for a longer amount of time.
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Pull-up & Shaded Leather
The steps:
Pull-up & Shaded Leather
DUSTING IT OFF
Dust your article briskly with a Horsehair Brush.
PREPARATION
To care for your shoes, remove the laces.
WAXING OR GREASING
To care for your pull-up or shaded leather article, you have 2 options:
- Either apply Colorless Shoe Polish for a shinier finish. After waxing, use a Horsehair Brush to shine the leather and give it a luster.
- Or apply Colorless Grease for a more oiled finish. Warning: apply grease no more than two or three times a year. Since leather is greasy, it is not advisable to apply grease more often: grease softens the leather and applying too much may alter the article’s fit. Apply shoe polish or grease in circular movements using a chamois cloth, then let it dry for 15 minutes.
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VINTAGE LEATHER
The steps:
VINTAGE LEATHER
DUSTING IT OFF
Dust your article briskly with a Horsehair Brush.
PREPARATION
To care for your shoes, remove the laces.
GREASING
Apply Colorless Grease in circular movements using a chamois cloth, then let it dry for 15 minutes.
Warning: apply grease no more than two or three times a year. Since leather is greasy, it is not advisable to apply grease more often: grease softens the leather, and applying too much may alter your article’s fit.
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Patent Leather
The steps:
Patent Leather
DO NOT BRUSH IT
Remove dust from patent leather with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Allow it to dry.
FRESHENING IT UP
Apply Shine Revealing Spray to restore the shine and prevent cracking. Shake and spray it evenly from a uniform distance of 20 cm. Let it dry. Repeat the operation regularly (about every twenty uses).
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Lamé Leather & Cracked Leather
Before using your Lamé or Laminated Leather article for the first time, apply a Waterproofing Spray to protect it from rain and stains.
2.Shake and spray evenly from a uniform distance of 20 cm, then let it dry for a few hours.
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For continuous protection, we recommend that you apply this spray after each ten times of having used your item.
The steps:
Lamé Leather & Cracked Leather
No brushing
Lamé and laminated leathers are delicate materials, so under no circumstances should they be brushed with a hard bristle or crepe brush or a suede eraser. This could cause irreversible damage.
Cleaning
In the event of a stain, gently rub the article with a soft, damp cloth to remove it.
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TEXTILES, MESH & CANVASES
Before using your Textile, Mesh or Canvas item for the first time, apply a Waterproofing Spray to protect it from rain and stains.
2.Shake and spray it evenly from a uniform distance of 20 cm, then let it dry for a few hours.
3.For continuous protection, we recommend that you apply this spray after each ten times of having used your item.
The steps:
TEXTILES, MESH & CANVASES
CLEANING
In the event of a stain, apply Eco Clean from the Famaco brand without using water. Remove the excess and allow it to dry away from a heat source.
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SEQUINS
Before using your glitter article for the first time, apply a Waterproofing Spray to protect it from rain and stains.
2.Shake and spray evenly from a uniform distance of 20 cm, then let it dry for a few hours.
3.For continuous protection, we recommend that you apply this spray after each ten times of having used your item.
The steps:
SEQUINS
DO NOT BRUSH IT
Sequins are delicate, so never brush them with a hard bristle or crepe brush or suede eraser. This could cause irreversible damage.
CLEANING
In the event of a stain, gently rub the article with a soft, damp cloth to remove it.
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LEATHER SOLES
The steps:
LEATHER SOLES
DUSTING IT OFF
Dust the sole briskly with a Horsehair Brush.
CLEANING
Use a Cleansing Milk to thoroughly clean the sole. Shake the bottle and apply a little milk to the underside of the sole and welt. Using a chamois cloth, apply the milk, paying particular attention to the dirtiest areas to ensure a thorough cleaning. Let it dry for 15 minutes.
WAXING
Apply a Colorless Shoe Polish to the underside of the sole in circular movements using a chamois cloth, then let it dry for 15 minutes.
GREASING THE WELT (optional)
If there is a stitching thread on the welt, apply Colorless Grease to it. This will protect and grease the thread so it doesn't break.
PICOT SOLES
PICOT SOLES
