How to Clean Chaco and Birkenstock Sandals
Two very different sandals with opposite needs. One goes in the washing machine, and the other must never see running water.
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How to Clean Suede Shoes
Suede has a reputation for being fragile that it only half deserves. Keep water out of it and the rest is straightforward.
How to Clean Uggs, With and Without a Cleaning Kit
Sheepskin and suede punish the wrong cleaning method. Here is the safe way with a proper kit, and what to use from the cupboard when you do not...
How Long Do Insoles Last?
Insoles wear out silently, and the cushioning dies long before they look worn. How to tell, and what you are choosing between.
How to Clean Hoka Shoes in 6 Easy Steps
Mesh uppers, GORE-TEX linings, and a lot of foam. Cleaning Hoka running shoes without damaging the glue takes about fifteen minutes.
How to Clean Birkenstock Sandals in 6 Easy Steps
Every Birkenstock owner knows the greasy footbed problem. Here is how to clean suede, nubuck, and smooth leather pairs without wrecking the cork.
How to Take Care of Leather Shoes
Leather shoes fail from neglect long before they fail from wear. Four habits keep a good pair going for years.
How to Clean Nubuck Shoes
Nubuck is tougher than suede and gets treated the same way by most people. The differences matter when something spills on it.
How to Care for Waterproof Hokas
A GORE-TEX membrane keeps working only while the outer fabric stays clean. Here is the maintenance that keeps waterproof Hokas waterproof.
Are Uggs Waterproof?
Traditional Uggs are not waterproof, though a few models are built that way. How to protect the pair you own, and what to do when they get soaked.