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Style lab
From battered
to box-fresh
It’s not chic turning
up to the office in
trainers that look
like you completed Nike Air Force 1 ’07,
an Ironman on £80, Schuh
your way in. Here,
The Restory, an
aftercare service
for luxury fashion,
explains how to
keep them clean
365 days a year
1
Keep it simple
If, or when, they get
muddy, use a damp
cloth to wipe away
any superficial dirt on 2 3
the leather. Avoid using Suede aid Pearly whites
baby wipes on trainers, For suede trainers, we recommend using Use an old toothbrush to clean
as these often contain a rubber brush specifically made for suede. the sole, dipping it in soapy
lanolin or other lotions, This will not only help remove the dust and water – this will allow you to get
which can do more build-up that suede typically attracts, but will deep into the sole markings.
harm than good. also revive the nap of the suede (technical No toothpaste necessary.
term for the grain of the fabric).
