🧴 How to care for your shoes sustainably – so your favorite pieces stay beautiful for longer

Anyone who owns high-quality shoes wants to enjoy them for a long time – and that's easy with the right care. Sustainable shoe care means using resources carefully, relying on natural products, and thus significantly extending the lifespan of the shoes.

1️⃣ Ventilate and clean regularly

After wearing, air out the shoes thoroughly – ideally in a… shady, dry placeRemove coarse dirt simply with a soft brush or a damp cloth. Please not directly on the heater Positioning – this dries out the material.

2️⃣ Treat stains naturally

Leather shoes can be optimally cleaned with a cloth, a shoe brush, leather crepe paper or leather eraser Clean them. There are also special eco-friendly leather cleaners. With a little water (don't let the leather get too wet), you can get the shoes very clean.

3️⃣ Leather Care

Our vegetable-tanned leathers need moisture and care – but please, no harsh chemicals! Ideally, use a natural product. Leather grease or a leather cream based on beeswax or vegetable oils Care for the leather. This keeps it supple and water-repellent. Always apply a thin layer and allow it to absorb completely.

4️⃣ Waterproofing – but sustainably

Waterproofing treatments protect shoes by providing a water-repellent layer This is especially important for winter shoes: the waterproofing prevents moisture from penetrating the leather or fabric. It also makes it harder for dirt to adhere and keeps colors vibrant for longer.

5️⃣ Changing insoles

Insoles can be easily replaced if needed – this ensures Hygiene and new comfort, without having to replace the entire shoe. 👉 To our insoles

6️⃣ Fabric slippers are washable at POLOLO

For slippers made of fabric (e.g., made of Organic cotton or SEAQUAL® Yarn) can often also be the Wool wash cycle at 30°C Please always follow the care instructions on the label.

🌵 How do you clean shoes made of cactus leather?

Cactus leather is an innovative, sustainable and particularly easy-care material – completely free of animal products. Simply remove stains with a little water or a mild soap solution Remove. Wipe away soap residue thoroughly and dry with a soft, white cloth.

🏔️ What exactly is suede?

In everyday language, "suede" usually refers to the so-called suede This term refers to a type of leather with a soft, rough, and velvety surface. In fact, genuine suede comes from wild animals such as deer or stags, making it very rare and valuable.

suede In contrast, it is usually made from the reverse side of cowhide. It looks very similar to genuine suede, but mostly comes from farmed animals. The term "velour" comes from French and means "Velvet" – fitting for the pleasant, velvety feel of this type of leather. In short: What we often call "suede" is in most cases high-quality velour leather.

🌱 Sustainable care for sustainable shoes