To seal the leather, use a small amount of Alden Fine Boot Cream and polish with a horsehair brush.
To help guard against water and stains, spray Alden Defender on a clean cloth and apply to your shoes.
For particularly tough stains or to remove excess polish, use Saphir Renomat or any saddle soap.
Horween Chamois Leather
Wipe off any excess dirt or debris from the surface of your shoes using a damp cloth. Allow leather to dry.
Use a small amount of Saphir Oiled Leather Cream to nourish and restore chamois leather’s water-resilient properties.
Horween Chromexcel Leather
Wipe off any excess dirt or debris from the surface of your shoes using a damp cloth. Allow leather to dry.
Use a small amount of Saphir Oiled Leather Cream to nourish and restore Chromexcel’s water-resilient properties.
Shell Cordovan
Brush off any excess dirt and debris using a horsehair brush.
To clean and condition Shell Cordovan, we recommend using a small amount of Saphir Renovateur spread thinly over the uppers of your shoes.
Apply a small amount of Alden Paste Wax for additional conditioning and to seal and protect the leather.
To help guard against water spotting, spray Alden Defender on a clean cloth and apply to your shoes.
Suede & Nubuck
Spray new suede and nubuck shoes with a spray protector, such as Tarraggo Nano Protector, before the first wear. Two light and even coats of spray is recommended over one heavily saturated spraying. This will help prevent the suede or nubuck from darkening due to over-spray.