Restore suede shoes color

Are you about to refurbish your faded or dull suede shoes? Then it is essential that you do this in the right way.

In this article I will tell you how you can easily restore the color of suede shoes, why suede leather discolors and how you can best prevent this.

Why does suede leather discolour?

Let’s start with the question, why does suede leather discolor? The discoloration of suede has to do with the different weather conditions and wearing your shoes (wear and tear).

Because you wear your shoes outside, your shoes have to deal with all weather conditions. Your suede shoes will discolour a little faster, especially when there is a lot of sunlight.

As you wear your shoes a little longer, your shoes wear out. This makes it lose its strength due to color fading.

Requirements: restore suede shoes color

To be able to start with the step-by-step plan: restore suede shoes color, it is wise to first look at the requirements. These are the necessities to get your suede shoes back to the right color and to be able to carry out the preparatory work properly..

Note: the second photo shows the suede color restorer in a transparent color. Use the color you need. If you have black shoes that have faded in color, use the black color instead.

Image three shows a suede renovator. You can choose to use the color restorer (a spray can) or the suede renovator (you dab this on your shoes)

Step-by-step plan: restore suede shoes color

Restoring the color of suede shoes is about to begin. Follow our simple step-by-step plan for the best result:

1. First clean your suede shoes thoroughly. Follow our simple step-by-step plan: cleaning suede shoes.
2. Remove the laces from the shoes.
3. Tape off your shoes where you don’t want to restore the color. This prevents your soles, which are white, for example, from being colored.
4. Spray your shoes with the suede color restorer in the right color. Or dab your shoes with the suede renovator.
5. Let your shoes dry for 30 minutes.
6. Remove the tape from your shoes.
7. Brush your shoes with the suede brush. This will loosen the hairs of the suede again.
8. Let your shoes dry for at least 120 minutes.
9. Put your laces back in the shoes.

Preventing color fading suede shoes

When you have bought a pair of new shoes, you naturally want them to retain their beautiful color for as long as possible. Unfortunately, it is not possible to completely prevent discoloration. However, it is possible to postpone the discoloration.

By spraying your suede shoes with the transparent suede color restorer you nourish the leather. As a result, the discoloration will happen a lot less quickly.

Tip: take good care of your suede shoes

Cleaning and maintaining your shoes is essential if you want to keep your shoes in good color.

In addition, you extend the life of your shoes. With a few minutes of cleaning and maintenance on your shoes per month, your shoes will last a lot longer and look much fresher too!

Do you want to know how to maintain your suede shoes for the best result? Then read my previously written article: maintaining suede shoes.