CARE GUIDE

Worried about dirt on napped leather!

Brush in all directions to remove dirt; finish by brushing in one direction.

Are you polishing your shoes properly?

Are you polishing your shoes properly?

The golden rule: don't let dirt build up! Basic care

Wiping leather with water—something many consider taboo. Even Yasutomi, who advocates the method, once believed water was leather's worst enemy.

Daily care: when mold grows on your boots — mold countermeasures

What to do when mold grows on your boots. A daily-care routine for gently removing it with the correct steps and protecting your precious boots.

Set yourself apart with gleaming shoes: shoe-shining edition

“Cleansing matters more than anything. If you don't remove the dirt properly, it's like putting on fresh makeup without taking off the old.”

Mold appeared after the shoes sat unused!

White fuzz on shoes left in the shoe cabinet is often mold, not dust. Wiping alone won’t do—remove it at the root with an alcohol disinfectant.