Nubuck Sneakers

Nubuck is very popular because it refers to natural materials. Manufacturers often give him preference when sewing high-quality shoes.

Nubuck is made from specially processed leather of cattle of large sizes. The tanning process is used to create a rough and fuzzy face. Manufacturers 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, as well as perfectly breathable.
5. In nubuck sneakers it is always warm in the winter season, and in summer the legs never sweat.

But besides the advantages, the nubuck has some drawbacks.

The main disadvantage is the fear of moisture. In order for sneakers to retain their original appearance for a long time, you should follow special recommendations for caring for them.

• Nubuck sneakers should be cleaned every day. In the morning - before going out, and in the evening - after socks.
• It is forbidden to use the usual tools that are designed to clean leather shoes, because nubuck shoes just spoil.
• For cleaning sneakers worth buying only special tools and brushes for cleaning nubuck. They can be bought at the same time as the shoes, then you can clean the sneakers immediately from any kind of pollution.
• Before cleaning, you must first dry your shoes.
• Next you should remove all dirt and dust with a special brush. The process should be carried out both from the sides and from the top. To clean the sole and heel, a rag made of flannel fabric is ideal.
• To eliminate the stains and spots of white color, it is enough to 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 the sponge and gently rub into the skin.
• To fix the staining is to use a special water-repellent impregnation.

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

If nubuck shoes need to be wet cleaned, then the following steps should be taken:

• You should take a small bowl, pour warm water into it and add some ammonia or vinegar.
• Next you need to take a cloth from a soft flannel fabric. It should be dipped into the solution, wring well and gently wipe 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 shoes lose their original appearance with time. You can try to return them attractiveness. Steam is often used to restore suede.

Since the nubuck has a lot in common with suede, you can use this method for it:

1. You need to hold the shoe a little over the boiling water pot. The skin should be moisturized, but not wet.
2. Next, shoes should be well dried.
3. After a pile of material is to comb with a special brush.
4. For the treatment of nubuck need a paint with a water-repellent effect.
5. If this method is not reanimated sneakers, then you can ask for help in dry cleaning.

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

Winter models should be combined with outerwear in a sporty style. They blend harmoniously with a jacket, park or down jacket of different lengths. The ideal choice would be jeans or sports-style pants.

The most popular, practical and comfortable combination are nubuck sneakers with jeans. Sportswear suit perfectly for 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 a unique bow, so the clothes should be presented in soothing colors.

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

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