Wearing
Be sure to unlace your shoes before putting them on or taking them off to prevent any tearing. Also, avoid prolonged contact and repeated friction with textiles that may bleed, such as dark jeans or new clothing, as they can transfer their pigments. Therefore, we advise against pairing light-colored leather with dark clothing, and vice versa. Avoid abrasive surfaces that could damage the leather through friction or snagging.
Leather soles
Leather soles offer unmatched comfort but require meticulous care. Therefore, we do not recommend them in rainy weather. For such conditions, we suggest opting for models with rubber soles.
Shoe Stretchers & Shoe Horns
To prevent deformation, avoid using shoe stretchers with Repetto shoes. Instead, we recommend using tissue paper to maintain their original shape. Similarly, using a shoe horn is not advised, as it may weaken the stitches and potentially cause tears.
Protection
Keep your shoes away from water and moisture. In case of rain or water splashes, allow them to dry on their side, away from any heat source, and with newspaper inside to absorb moisture and prevent color transfer. Prolonged exposure to water, sunlight, strong artificial lights, heat, and greasy, alcoholic, or solvent-based substances should be avoided to prevent damage such as discoloration or yellowing, especially for light-colored leathers.
Store your shoes after airing them out, with heels facing outward, in their dust bags and boxes in a dry place, away from heat sources and direct light. Sunlight or contact with other leathers or materials can damage or fade your leathers. We also recommend using tissue paper to help maintain their original shape.