Nubuck sneakers

Nubuck is very popular because it refers to natural materials. Manufacturers often prefer it when sewing quality shoes.

Nubuck is made from specially treated large-sized cattle skin. To create a rough and fleecy front side, a tanning process is used. The producers of this material take the skin of only young animals, whose age is from six months to one and a half years.

1. Nubuck sneakers are practical and durable.
2. The main advantage is the naturalness of the material.
3. Nubuck shoes are lightweight.
4. Due to the presence of a porous structure, such shoes perfectly retain heat and also perfectly pass air.
5. Nubuck sneakers are always warm in the winter, and in the summer their feet never sweat.

But in addition to the advantages, the nubuck has some disadvantages.

The main disadvantage is the fear of moisture. To sneakers for a long time retained their original appearance, you should adhere to special recommendations for the care of them.

• Nubuck sneakers should be cleaned every day. In the morning - before going out, and also in the evening - after wearing.
• It is forbidden to use the usual means that are designed to clean leather shoes, since nubuck shoes just go bad.
• For cleaning sneakers, it is worth purchasing only special tools and brushes for cleaning nubuck. You can buy them at the same time with shoes, then you can clean your sneakers immediately from any kind of pollution.
• Before cleaning, first you need to thoroughly dry your shoes.
• Next, remove all dirt and dust with a special brush. The process should be carried out both from the sides and from the top.A cloth made of flannel fabric is ideal for cleaning the sole and heel.
• To eliminate stains and white spots, just wipe the shoes with a damp cloth.
• For painting, it is better to choose a paint with a waterproof effect. It should be applied to a sponge and gently rub into the skin.
• To fix the staining, it is worth using a special water-repellent impregnation.

Many owners of nubuck sneakers are interested in whether they can be washed. Of course, such shoes can not be washed in the literal sense of the word. Nubuck is afraid of water, because this material loses its elasticity and becomes coarse when in contact with water.

If nubuck shoes need wet cleaning, then the following steps should be performed:

• You should take a small bowl, pour warm water into it and add a little ammonia or vinegar.
• Next, you need to take a cloth made of soft flannel fabric. It should be dipped in a solution, squeezed well and gently wipe the contaminated places.
• Then you should take a special rubber brush and comb the nubuck pile.
• After cleaning, the sneakers should dry well.
• And, of course, still apply water-repellent paint or impregnation to protect against moisture.

But even with daily and thorough cleaning, nubuck sneakers lose their original appearance over time. You can try to return them to attractiveness. Steam is often used to restore suede.

Since nubuck has much in common with suede, you can apply this method to him:

1. You need to hold the sneaker a little over the pot of boiling water. The skin should be moisturized, but not wet.
2. Further shoes should be well dried.
3. After the pile of material, it is worth combing with a special brush.
4. To process nubuck, a water-repellent paint is required.
5. If this method has not resuscitated sneakers, then you can seek dry cleaning for help.

Nubuck sneakers are presented by different models for both the cold season and hot summer.

Winter models should be combined with sportswear. They are harmoniously combined with a jacket, parka or down jacket of different lengths. An ideal choice would be jeans or sports-style pants.

The most popular, practical and convenient combination are nubuck sneakers with jeans. A sports suit is great for playing sports.

Girls can choose a model of sneakers from nubuck in bright colors or with an unusual design. Such shoes will be the main focus of the unique look, so clothing should be presented in calm colors.

Summer models can be worn with short shorts, jeans or sporty pants. Skinny jeans, voluminous bananas or boyfriends blend beautifully with nubuck sneakers. The choice of style is individual.

Sneakers in tandem with dresses of a straight or fitted cut look romantic and spectacular. The dress can be of different lengths - short or long. Often in combination with a dress, sneakers are worn on a bare foot.