Cleaning suede designer shoes

Signpost · 11-04-2011 11:21pm #1

Hey All,
The gf has a pair of suede shoes which got damaged on a night out. Shoes cost her a good bit and she is absolutely gutted over damaging them. Being a nobel boyfriend I tried to get them in Brown Thomas again and replace them under the guise "O, I got them cleaned for you" but unfortunately they don't sell them anymore as they were the last seasons stock. I have been searching and searching for a place that will clean them up. Anywhere I have found that will clean suede will not do shoes. At this stage I really don't care where in the country it is in as it would mean so much to her to get them fixed! The only alternative I was given by one cleaning company was to dye them either black, brown or navy but I have a feeling it was the color that really attracted her to them! If anyone know a way to fix these I will be in major appreciation as out of all the shoes she owns these were the pride and joys!
I've attached 2 pictures but not sure they really show the stains properly but its mostly drink I'd be thinking.
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phasers · 11-04-2011 11:30pm

There's some advice on how to clean suede shoes here, another option would be to have a look in Clarks. They have all sorts of shoe cleaning products there, they might be able to suggest something?

fonpokno · 11-04-2011 11:52pm

If she very conveniently happens to be a size 7 there's a pair on ebay...

They're KG by Kurt Geiger Evita Courts just fyi! I can't see them for sale online but I've searched only for about 2 mins.

Signpost · 11-04-2011 11:59pm

Size 4 unfortunately. I've bought a cleaner already but scared sh!tless I'll somehow make them worse so would rather a pro cleaner to do them if possible!

fonpokno · 12-04-2011 12:02am

I see that you're in Cork but as far as I know these guys are the best of the best at repairs and such so maybe give them a buzz and see if they could clean them or advise you on what to do?

The Lovely Muffin · 12-04-2011 12:12am

I have no idea how to clean them sorry, but found a few sites selling them, though not in the red/pink colour.

http://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/kg-evita-quilted-court-shoes/778255500.prd

http://www.very.co.uk/kg-evita-quilted-court-shoes/778255500.prd

http://www.additionsdirect.co.uk/kg-evita-quilted-court-shoes/778255500.prd

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Kurt-Geiger-Evita-Quilted-Court-Shoes-Size-3-5-/110672350068?pt=UK_Women_s_Shoes#ht_572wt_1139

http://www.my-wardrobe.com/kg-by-kurt-geiger/evita-black-quilted-platform-336445

http://www.houseofbath.co.uk/shop/product/details/show.action?pdLpUid=KQ542&pdBoUid=2719&lpgUid=#colour:1904,size: - Pink

http://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=2107&pdLpUid=KQ543#colour:185,size:

I've never bought from any of these sites (bar eBay) so don't know what they are like to deal with. I would be very cautious with buying branded goods from eBay as there are many fakes, scammers etc, as I'm sure you know yourself.

Good look anyhow, let us know how you get on

Lorrrrraine · 12-04-2011 1:34am

I used to work in a laundrette. I never went near the silk or suede because I was a juniour but remember by boss telling me that cleaning suede often alters the colour a bit. Anyway, people regularly brought in suede items and got them spot cleaned so maybe try your local laundrette?
Also, fair play for trying to replace them for her.

Stench Blossoms · 12-04-2011 9:11am

I've a pair of white suede boots that need regular cleaning after a night out. I got a regular suede cleaner in Dunnes and it's great.

How long have they been dirty for? If it's over 2 weeks then the stains have set in and more than likely won't shift.

Signpost · 12-04-2011 9:35am

I'd say its just about two weeks the weekend gone. Emailed the crowd recommended by fonpokno so hopefully that will work. Otherwise, guess I'll be out shopping for another pair to hopefully distract from this pair

Signpost · 27-04-2011 2:53pm

So there back and nearly perfect! Few slight marks but not surprising but all in all a flawless job by that company! Was only €25 + postage also so very cheap and quick. Herself is absolutely delighted so all good!
Thanks a million for all the help & suggestions!

Cleaning suede designer shoes

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