The Shoe Care Guide
They may be a daily essential, but once you've assembled an entire outfit, it can be easy to overlook the footwear. However, it's worth making sure you’re taking care of your shoes properly – they’ll last longer and look better, too.
This handy guide will give you some great maintenance tips, as well as advice on how to style shoes and boots for every occasion. Whether you’re shopping for an eye-catching addition to your newest look or just want to check you’ve got the sizing right, our ultimate shoe guide is here to help.
Shoe Conversion Sizes for Men and Women
This handy shoe size chart makes it easy to convert between UK & Australian, European, and US sizes, with foot lengths provided in millimetres for extra accuracy.
Whether you're shopping locally or internationally, this quick reference guide helps ensure a confident fit—no matter the brand or region.
Use the chart to find your size and take the guesswork out of shoe shopping.
Shoe Care
- Ensure your shoes are always looking their best, no matter the material, with these easy steps.
Leather footwear
- Invest in saddle soap – it removes layers of wax without damaging the leather.
- A horsehair brush will effectively remove dust and light surface debris.
- Try a leather stretcher, which gently softens and stretches the fabric. It's ideal for new shoes or for warmer weather when your feet expand.
Suede footwear
- Use a suede cleaning brush and dip the soft-bristled side into soapy water.
- Apply soft strokes to the suede until the whole shoe is wet.
- Use a microfibre cloth to dab the suede, soaking up any excess water.
- Scrunch up some newspaper and insert it into each shoe so it retains its shape.
- Once fully dry, remove the paper and use the soft side of your suede brush to restore the material to its natural texture.
Canvas footwear
To handwash: Rub some fabric shampoo into your shoes with a toothbrush, then rinse with warm water.
To machine wash: Remove the laces and scrub away any loose dirt using a toothbrush. To protect your shoes from being snagged on the inside of the drum, simply place them inside a mesh laundry bag or pillow case. Rather than opting for a warm wash, keep the water temperature at around 30 degrees to prevent the colours of your shoes from running. Once complete, place in the sun to dry and pop some scrunched up newspaper inside.
How to Polish Your Shoes
Begin by wiping your shoes down with a damp cloth to remove any surface-level dirt.
- Scrub out the welt strip (the seam where the upper shoe connects to the sole) with a welt brush.
- Apply a small amount of polish, using gentle but firm circular rubbing motions, and leave the polish to dry.
- Once dry, buff the entire shoe with a polishing brush.