How to care for your shoes
Shoe Care Guide by Material
Supervised by shoe care professionals at Columbus Co., Ltd.
*Please purchase the introduced products at the Columbus Online Store or similar retailers.
In addition to the main material, shoes are made from various other components. Avoiding high temperatures, high humidity, and direct sunlight, and letting your shoes rest after wearing them, are small daily considerations that can significantly extend their lifespan.
This material has a polyurethane coating on the surface, making it resistant to rain.
- Apply enamel cleaner to a soft cloth.
- Wipe off dirt.
- Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
- The original luster will be restored.
*Waterproofing spray is not necessary.
Boot Black Silver Line
Enamel Lotion
This material is made from microfiber or similar with a polyurethane coating.
- Brush off dust with a soft brush.
- Apply specialized cleaner to a cloth and wipe off dirt.
- Spray Amedas (waterproofing spray) over the entire shoe.
※Always use waterproofing spray outdoors.
Two-Face Lotion / Amedas
【For Natural Leather】
Remove dirt with a sponge, moisturize with nourishing mist, then finish with waterproofing spray.
【For Artificial Leather / Polyester】
Remove dirt with a sponge, then finish with waterproofing spray.*Nourishing mist is not necessary.
Suede Nourishing Mist / Mouton Puff
■ Fabric / Foil Materials
Apply waterproofing spray before wearing. For care, gently brush with a suede brush. Foil materials are susceptible to friction, so handle them gently with a soft cloth.
■ Lace / Tulle
These are very delicate. Gently brush off dust with a soft brush. Be very careful to avoid snagging.
Waterproofing Spray Precautions
- Use from 30-50cm away. Dripping can cause cloudiness.
- If it turns white, applying warm air from a hairdryer from about 1m away may help reduce it.
Care to Avoid (NG)
- Using benzine or paint thinner (will alter the material).
- Washing entirely in a washing machine (causes deformation and mold).
- Storing in close contact (causes color transfer).
If Wet by Rain / Long-term Storage
- Remove moisture with newspaper or similar, and dry in a well-ventilated, shaded area.
- When storing in a shoebox, it is recommended to make holes in the box to ensure ventilation.
About FIKA Ribbons
The drawstring construction allows for size adjustment by re-tying the ribbons.
