For cheaply made suede footwear, often found on the high street, the advice would usually be to avoid rain, sleet and snow. Cheaper suede shoes and boots will undoubtedly suffer in these conditions.
This reply inspired an office discussion as we were designing a new range of quality sneakers that would be suitable for autumn/winter. We came up with the notion of the ‘sturdy sneaker’ – perfect for suede footwear in bad weather!
The Strike II is an upgrade of a former customer favourite to get you through the winter months. To start, this sneaker has a chunkier sole to add some height. This will keep you above the mud and puddles.
Wear premium suede footwear in bad weather
In addition, for the suede version of Strike II, we used premium suedes that will last. They will protect your feet really well . We’ve added some comfortable padding on the inside too.
Quality suede is not as delicate as you think; it just needs a bit of attention, just like calf does. To make your suede footwear more resilient against the rain, you need to remove any excess dirt after wear. Then make sure you use a suede cleaner to bring it back to life and to protect it from staining. You can read more about looking after suede in our previous journal article: Brush up on your suede knowledge. Essentially, look after your quality suede and it will look after you.
The Strike II in calf (below) will be hardier. We have given you the option of black, cognac and white to complement your outfit. Make sure you look after these too. Just because they are sneakers, it does not mean they do not deserve a polish from time to time!
Follow a suede shoe care routine
The same is true of our new A/W trainers. The Elan comes in mocha and navy suede. They will need our suggested care routine above. The calf version comes in navy and black. Again, these are quality casual shoes with a sturdier sole. They include design detail and a higher spec that elevates them above basic brands. They are built to last…and look amazing!
In other words, please do not be afraid of wearing suede in the rain or worse. Just buy quality shoes and boots and take care of them. You can browse our suede shoes here and our recommended suede cleaner can be found here.
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