We’re not recommending you follow our suede cleaning method but we thought you might like to see how we do it. We hear many comments from customers about how delicate they think suede is, well guess what it’s not all that delicate.
Alden’s sources their suede from Charles F. Stead & Co. Ltd. one of the most respected tanners of suede in the world. They’re suede’s are velvety soft, yet nice and hardy. I prefer my chukkas with some wear on them; after all they’re not “that” precious.
WARNING; SUEDE FREAKS, THIS VIDEO MAY BE DISTURBING
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Excellent Video Steven! People fuss over suede too much.
I posted a thread on StyleForum with this video.
Nice work, Steven. One variation on this is to deal with non water soluble dirt in the suede by giving the wet shoes a wipe-over with a sponge dipped into a solution of washing up liquid and water, follow by a rinse.
Best D
I’m sorry but I can’t stomach this video, this is like torture to me
Lowell says: this is like jumping out of a plane; once you start there’s no going back; you gotta see it through.
Steven -
Perhaps it’s silly to argue with success but have you tried it with brushes alone ?
Use a softer brush to remove dirt and then a firm brush to correct the texture of the suede
I believe this method is less likely to wash the natural oils etc out of the leathers
A little Kelly’s Edge Dressing wouldn’t hurt either
Regardless I think your boy’s shoes look good
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Keith sounds like it’s worth a try. Thanks for the tip.
Awesome job! This is what I was looking for!