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To keep your Les Tropeziennes by M.Belarbi sandals and shoes in perfect condition season after season, proper care is essential. Here are the golden rules to follow to preserve the beauty, colour and quality of the materials used.
⭐ Golden rules
• Waterproof your shoes before wearing them for the first time, then regularly thereafter.
• Use shoe trees and store your shoes in a dry place, away from light.
• If your shoes get wet, leave them to dry naturally, away from heat sources.
• To preserve your sandals, avoid sea water, sand and rain.
• Alternate your shoes: do not wear the same pair two days in a row.
• For leather soles, have a cobbler fit non-slip pads.
• Never machine wash.
Care depending on the type of leather
Smooth leather is sturdy but requires regular maintenance:
- Waterproof with a polish paste before first use.
- Dust, then apply a nourishing milk with a chamois cloth.
- Revive the colour with a suitable polish.
Patent leather is naturally protected by its shiny lacquer finish:
- Dust with a soft cloth (dry or damp).
- Apply a special patent leather spray to prevent cracking and enhance the shine.
This delicate leather requires gentle care:
- Waterproof before first use.
- Dust with a special brush or an old toothbrush.
- Re-waterproof regularly.
Fragile leather that requires careful maintenance:
- Waterproof with polish before first use.
- Never brush to avoid irreversible damage.
- Clean with a slightly damp chamois cloth.
Like iridescent leather, it is delicate:
- Waterproof before wearing for the first time.
- Do not use a brush; only use a damp chamois cloth.
Other material
Textile or canvas shoes are easy to care for, but require a few precautions to avoid damaging the material.
- Never put your shoes in the washing machine, as this may damage the soles or distort the canvas.
- To remove a stain, gently clean the area with a damp cloth and a little Marseille soap.
- To restore the whiteness of the soles of your trainers, use an old toothbrush with white toothpaste:
- Gently rub the rubber without touching the canvas or leather.
- Then rinse with a damp cloth.
Synthetic materials such as PVC or rubber are robust and very easy to maintain.
- If your boots are very dirty, use a cloth soaked in rubbing alcohol.
- For routine maintenance, clean the surface with a damp sponge and a few drops of washing-up liquid, then wring it out thoroughly.
- To speed up the drying process inside, blow warm air using a hairdryer.
- To restore shine, polish the boots with a cloth coated in beeswax.
Synthetic fur is a very delicate material that requires gentle handling and patience.
- Wash it in cold or slightly warm water mixed with Marseille soap.
- Knead and rub the material very gently, then rinse with clean, cold water.
- Do not twist or wring out the fur.
- Dry it by placing it between two towels, then lay it flat in the open air.
- Once dry, gently brush the hairs to restore volume, softness and a uniform appearance.
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