How do I maintain my pair of National Standards?

Your National Standard sneakers are designed and manufactured with care and high standards thanks to the know-how of rigorously selected craftsmen.

The leathers we use are of natural origin and evolve with time and use. In this guide, we recommend some valuable tips to preserve their appearance and longevity.

  • Before any maintenance, we advise you to remove the laces and put shoe trees inside your shoes. Regular use of these will allow you to maintain the shape of your shoes.
  • We recommend that you waterproof your velvet or nubuck sneakers before use. Repeat this operation after each cleaning, this will make your shoes more resistant to water and stains.
  • Avoid contact with raw denim to prevent any color transfer.
  • In order to take care of your sneakers, we have developed 2 care kits specific to the materials we use.

Cleaning Guides

How to maintain NAPPA LEATHER?

Nappa leather shoe

1. Brushing the leather

Using a soft brush, remove the dust accumulated on the shoe

2. Cleaning & Care

Apply the treatment cream, let dry then buff with a chamois

How to maintain PATENT LEATHER?

Shoe in PATENT LEATHER

1. Brushing the leather

Clean your sneakers with a damp cloth and dry immediately

2. Cleaning & Care

Carefully avoid contact with alcohol or other solvents.

 

How to maintain Suede & Nubuck?

Shoe in Nubuck & Suede

1. Brushing the leather

Scrub the suede with our crepe brush to remove impurities

2. Cleaning

If the stains persist, use our special eraser on the affected areas

3. Protect

Spray the waterproofing spray 15cm from the shoe then let it dry

 

How to maintain Mesh & Canvas?

1. Brushing

Using a soft brush, remove the dust accumulated on the shoe

2. Cleaning

Apply our maintenance soap with the brush, rinse the product then wipe

 

How to maintain the Insoles?

1. Cleaning

Apply our maintenance soap with the brush, rinse the product then dry. Let dry.

How to maintain laces?

1. Cleaning

Each pair of shoes comes with a travel bag and two pairs of laces