Product Care

Scroll to learn how to keep yours looking box-fresh with ETQ-approved care products from Sneaker LAB.

Nubuck Leather:

These instructions apply to all our nubuck leather shoes. Upon receiving your ETQs, lightly coat them with our sneaker protector. Be sure to test it on a small section before spraying your entire shoe. Nubuck does not respond well to moisture, so we recommend spot-cleaning these materials with our brush, which doesn’t require water. To clean the outsole, use our sneaker cleaner. Using circular motions, gently scrub the outsole until clean. Make sure you don't touch the upper leather. Minimize unwanted odors with our odor protector inside the shoes. Allow shoes to air dry completely for at least 2 hours. 

Full-Grain Leather:

These instructions apply to all our full-grain leather shoes. Upon receiving your ETQs, lightly coat them with our sneaker protector. Be sure to test it on a small section before spraying your entire shoe. Every four to six months, apply a generous amount of our leather care to your shoes to maintain their natural sheen and prevent cracking. Allow drying fully after conditioning. To clean we advise you to use our sneaker cleaner on the outsole and the leather of your shoes. Using circular motions, gently scrub the upper and sole until clean. Minimize unwanted odors with our odor protector inside the shoes. Allow shoes to air dry completely for at least 2 hours. 

Mediterranean Suede:

These instructions apply to all our Mediterranean suede shoes. Upon receiving your ETQs, lightly coat them with our sneaker protector. Be sure to test it on a small section before spraying your entire shoe. Suede does not respond well to moisture, so we recommend spot-cleaning these materials with our brush, which doesn’t require water. To clean the outsole, use our sneaker cleaner. Using circular motions, gently scrub the outsole until clean. Make sure you don't touch the upper leather. Minimize unwanted odors with our odor protector inside the shoes. Allow shoes to air dry completely for at least 2 hours. 

Premium Suede:

These instructions apply to all our premium suede shoes. Upon receiving your ETQs, lightly coat them with our sneaker protector. Be sure to test it on a small section before spraying your entire shoe. Suede does not respond well to moisture, so we recommend spot-cleaning these materials with our brush, which doesn’t require water. To clean the outsole, use our sneaker cleaner. Using circular motions, gently scrub the outsole until clean. Make sure you don't touch the upper leather. Minimize unwanted odors with our odor protector inside the shoes. Allow shoes to air dry completely for at least 2 hours. 

Premium Nappa:

These instructions apply to all our premium nappa leather shoes. Upon receiving your ETQs, lightly coat them with our sneaker protector. Be sure to test it on a small section before spraying your entire shoe. Every four to six months, apply a generous amount of our leather care to your shoes to maintain their natural sheen and prevent cracking. Allow drying fully after conditioning. To clean the outsole, use our sneaker cleaner. Using circular motions, gently scrub the outsole until clean. Make sure you don't touch the upper leather. Minimize unwanted odors with our odor protector inside the shoes. Allow shoes to air dry completely for at least 2 hours.