Care For Your Pair
Coclico shoes are made with longevity in mind. Your shoes should last you for as long as you love them. We pride ourselves on a selection of leathers that only improve with wear and age, they take on the fine creases of daily wear and patinas that result from natural exposure to the elements, however like our own skin, all leathers need regular care to bring out their best. We also use the finest componentry from the offset, but regular wear and tear will have its effects on all materials no matter how carefully they are chosen.
The long life of your shoes depends on the care you bestow on them. The following are some simple guidelines for caring for your Coclico shoes.
Clean
Use products intended for the type of leather you are treating - a nonabrasive cloth for leather, a gentle bristled brush for suede, etc. We like using Attirecare’s multisurface, eco-friendly “Shoe Cleaning Solution." If in doubt consult with your cobbler.
- Keep leather surface clean and dry. Use a soft cloth. For suede we recommend a specialised brush.
- Test treatments on a concealed part of the shoe lest the product has an adverse effect on the color of the leather.
- If leather should get wet, pat dry with a soft cloth.
- Allow to dry at room temperature, do not place by a heater for faster results.
Protect
We recommend applying a layer of protectant to your shoes every season. This repels liquids and unwanted stains, prolonging the life of your pair.
We use “The Protector” by Attirecare for its hard-working but environmentally friendly formula.
- Store your shoes in a cool, dry place. Leather color will change if left in direct light for a prolonged period.
Wood If We Could
Care for clogs and wooden heels the same way you would your wood furniture. We recommend treating with an all-natural beeswax furniture conditioner. Be careful to protect the upper as you apply.
- Styles, often our wood bottoms, that come with rubber outsoles should also be regularly maintained. Replace them at your local cobbler as soon as you are near wearing through. If you end up walking on the wood or cork it might not be remediable.
Resoling
Keep a careful eye on the condition of the soles of your shoes and boots. When in need, we have partnered with Coblrshop to make resoling and shoe care easy and convenient. Choose a repair option from the Coblrshop menu and enjoy 15% off with the code COCLICO15 at checkout.
Remember: When the protective rubber soles or heel taps are worn down on wood or cork it is extremely important not to walk on the bare wood or cork. Have them resoled before you wear them again.
- Heel taps should be replaced instantly if they come off. Coclico use high quality natural rubber taps that should wear down slowly, but taps come off on all shoes on occasion. For example, stepping on a grate could pull a tap off a shoe.
- We recommend having a rubber protective sole added by your cobbler to leather soles. The rubber will adhere better to a slightly scuffed up sole. It will protect the leather from water damage and will prolong the life of your shoes. You can replace this sole as often as your wear dictates, all the while the leather sole will stay in perfect condition enabling many years of wear.
- If you have had a rubber sole put on, or own a pair that comes as such, you might find the sole pulling away from the shoe, don’t fret, this happens on occasion, often to do with humidity levels. Its easily remedied by a cobbler who will use a flexible glue and apply timed and measured pressure to resecure the sole. Please do not use crazy glue, this will not hold and may damage your shoes.
A Little Magic
Did you know an everyday pencil eraser can rub out markings from many surfaces including suede, nubuck, and even EVAand wood soles? Keep this trick up your sleeve!