Prolong The Life of Your Pomar Shoes. Establishing a consistent shoe care routine is a sustainable way to extend the life of your Pomar shoes. Here are 6 fundamental rules to help you maintain your footwear. Click the link to learn how to prolong the

Prolong The Life of Your Pomar Shoes&#xA0;Establishing a consistent shoe care routine is a sustainable way to extend the life of your Pomar shoes. Here are 6 fundamental rules to help you maintain your footwear.&#xA0;<ol><li style="font-size: 16px;">&#xA0;Avoid daily wear:&#xA0;Give your shoes a break; alternate between pairs every one or two days.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Prioritise shoe care:&#xA0;Regular care is essential for extending their lifespan; seek professional help from a cobbler when needed.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Invest in cedarwood shoe trees: They help maintain shape, minimise creasing, and help eliminate odours.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Always use your hands to remove shoes: Avoid using your toe and heel to pull them off, as this can loosen the sole.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Air dry only: Never use direct heat, such as a hair dryer or radiator, to speed up drying; allow your shoes to air dry. Removing insoles can help speed up drying.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Diversify your footwear: Own shoes for different purposes and weather conditions. For instance, choose GORE-TEX for rainy days and slip-resistant spike soles for icy conditions. Matching the right shoes to the environment prolongs their lifespan and yours.&#xA0;</li></ol>Click the link to <a class="fr-strong" href="https://pomarshoes.com/pages/pomarshoes-help-centre?hcUrl=%2Fen-GB%2Fcaring-for-winter-soles-521450" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">learn how to prolong the life of your Pomar GRIP+ advanced winter soles.</a>

Essential Shoe Care Tips

Prolong the Life of Pomar soles. By following these care tips, you can extend the life of your Pomar soles, especially our advanced winter GRIP+ soles. By following the tips below, you can help maintain their excellent traction and performance throug

Prolong the Life of Pomar solesBy following these care tips, you can extend the life of your Pomar soles, especially our advanced winter GRIP+ soles. By following the tips below, you can help maintain their excellent traction and performance throughout the season. Regular maintenance, careful usage, and mindful walking habits are key to preserving the advanced features of our Pomar soles.To ensure the longevity and performance of your Pomar soles, especially our GRIP+ soles, follow these sole care instructions:&#xA0;<ol><li style="font-size: 16px;">Proper Shoe Removal: Always use your hands to remove your boots. Avoid using your foot to push off the shoes, as this can weaken or separate the sole from the boot. Gentle removal helps maintain the bond between the sole and the upper.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Designed For Winter Conditions: Pomar GRIP+ soles, with softer rubber compounds are tailored for winter use. While suitable for asphalt or concrete, prolonged usage on these hard surfaces can accelerate sole wear and reduce grip effectiveness. Optimal for snow, ice, and softer winter terrains.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Prolong The Life of Your Pomar Spikes:&#xA0;Using spikes on hard surfaces can cause damage. While you may experience occasional loss of 1-2 spikes over time, this typically doesn&apos;t significantly impact grip performance.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Alternate Footwear:&#xA0;Rotate between different pairs of winter shoes to prevent excessive wear on a single pair. This helps maintain the structural integrity and effectiveness of the soles.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Match Shoes to Activities: Use the right shoes for the right conditions. For icy conditions, use shoes with spike soles. For general winter wear, use shoes with GRIP+ soles without spikes. This ensures you get the best performance from your footwear and prolongs their lifespan.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Your Walking Style:&#xA0;Your walking style can impact the longevity of your soles. Stepping heavily on the heel or not lifting your feet fully can cause premature wear, especially on hard surfaces.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Avoid Direct Heat:&#xA0;Do not expose your shoes to direct heat sources such as radiators, heaters, or hairdryers. High temperatures can weaken the cement (glue), causing the sole to separate from the shoe. Direct heat can also degrade the rubber compounds in the soles. Always allow your shoes to air dry at room temperature&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Clean Regularly: After each use, especially in snowy or muddy conditions, clean your soles to remove dirt, salt, and loose debris. Use a soft brush to gently scrub the soles, then let them air dry naturally.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Proper Storage: Store your shoes in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and damp areas. Extreme conditions can affect both the soles and the shoe uppers, leading to premature wear.&#xA0;</li></ol> &#xA0;&#xA0;

Caring for Soles

Felt wears down with continuous friction. Therefore, we do not recommend using felt shoes for activities such as snowshoeing, skiing, riding, or with shoe grips which might rub against the felt.

Felt wears down with continuous friction. Therefore, we do not recommend using felt shoes for activities such as snowshoeing, skiing, riding, or with shoe grips which might rub against the felt.&#xA0;<ol><li style="font-size: 16px;">Start by inserting shoe trees.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Gently wipe the shoes with a damp cloth.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">You can also clean your felt shoes with Collonil Organic bamboo cleaning solution. Thoroughly spray the cleaning solution on the shoes, allowing the surface material to become damp.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Allow it to sit for a moment and then gently wipe it with a cloth.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">All felt shoes, including GORE-TEX&#xAE; models, can benefit from Collonil Organic Protect &amp; Care spray. This spray contains nourishing sunflower wax that effectively maintains the material&apos;s softness while providing excellent protection against moisture and dirt.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Apply the spray to clean, dry shoes.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">We recommend using shoe trees.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">If your felt shoes develop lint, you can remove it using an electric lint trimmer.&#xA0;</li></ol>

Caring For Woollen Felt

Terracare® pull-up leather is quick to develop a vintage-patina due to its unpainted and scratch-sensitive finish - this desired effect will adds a unique character. Terracare® leather is scratch sensitive. We advise against using rubber sole shoe gr

Terracare&#xAE; pull-up leather is quick to develop a vintage-patina due to its unpainted and scratch-sensitive finish - this desired effect will adds a unique character.&#xA0;Terracare&#xAE; leather is scratch sensitive. We advise against using rubber sole shoe grips (spikes) with terracare&#xAE; shoes, as the rubber may leave marks on the leather&apos;s surface.&#xA0;<ol><li style="font-size: 16px;">&#xA0;Start by inserting shoe trees.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Gently use a shoe brush to remove dirt.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Wipe the shoes with a damp cloth to remove dust.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Alternatively, apply Collonil Organic bamboo cleaning solution.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Thoroughly spray Organic bamboo cleaner on to the shoes, allowing the surface material to become damp.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Allow to sit for a moment and then gently brush to remove additional dirt and maintain the leather&apos;s texture.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Next, apply Collonil Organic Protect &amp; Care spray. Always apply the spray to clean, dry shoes. This spray contains nourishing sunflower wax which maintains the materials softness whilst providing excellent protection against moisture and dirt.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Terracare&#xAE; leather can also be treated with Collonil dubbin, which contains beeswax to nourish and protect the leather. The grease helps to minimise marks and scratches.&#xA0;</li></ol>

Caring For Terracare® Leather

Start by inserting shoe trees. Use a cleaning brush to remove larger dirt particles. Wipe away dust and stains with a damp cloth. Alternatively, you can clean your shoes using Collonil Organic bamboo cleaning solution. For brown and coloured nappa le

<ol><li style="font-size: 16px;">Start by inserting shoe trees.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Use a cleaning brush to remove larger dirt particles.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Wipe away dust and stains with a damp cloth.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Alternatively, you can clean your shoes using Collonil Organic bamboo cleaning solution.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">For brown and coloured nappa leather shoes (not black nappa), including GORE-TEX&#xAE; models, apply Collonil Organic Protect &amp; Care spray. This spray contains nourishing sunflower wax that effectively maintains the material&apos;s softness while providing robust protection against moisture and dirt.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">For black nappa use Collonil Waterstop Black.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">For brown and coloured nappa use Collonil Water stop neutral.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Collonil Waterstop enhances colour vibrancy and deliver moisture protection.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">To use Collonil Waterstop, apply the product to the leather and let it absorb for approximately 5 minutes. Afterward, gently brush the surface with a soft shoe brush to activate the product and achieve a brilliant shine.&#xA0;</li></ol>

Caring For Nappa Leather

We do not advise using rubber sole shoe grips (spikes) with light-coloured nubuck shoes, as the rubber may leave marks on the leathers surface.

We do not advise using rubber sole shoe grips (spikes) with light-coloured nubuck shoes, as the rubber may leave marks on the leathers surface.&#xA0;<ol><li style="font-size: 16px;">Start by inserting shoe trees.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Gently brush the shoes to remove dirt using a shoe brush.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Wipe the shoes with a damp cloth to remove dust.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Alternatively, you can clean your nubuck leather shoes with Collonil Organic bamboo cleaning solution.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Thoroughly spray the cleaning solution on the shoes, allowing the surface material to become damp.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Allow it to sit for a moment and then gently brush it to remove stains and maintain the nubuck&apos;s texture.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">For all nubuck leather shoes, including GORE-TEX&#xAE; models, use Collonil Organic Protect &amp; Care spray. This spray contains nourishing sunflower wax that effectively maintains the material&apos;s softness while providing excellent protection against moisture and dirt.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Apply the spray to clean, dry shoes.</li></ol>

Caring For Nubuck Leather

Start by inserting shoe trees. Wipe the patent leather with a damp cloth. You can maintain patent leather by using Collonil patent leather care product. This product keeps the material supple, preventing it from cracking, and imparts a glossy shine t

<ol><li id="isPasted" style="font-size: 16px;">Start by inserting shoe trees.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Wipe the patent leather with a damp cloth.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">You can maintain patent leather by using Collonil patent leather care product. This product keeps the material supple, preventing it from cracking, and imparts a glossy shine to the surface.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">To use the product, press the sponge provided on the bottle against the shoe&apos;s surface and pump the product into the sponge. Then, apply the product evenly to the material, making it slightly wet.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">After application, immediately wipe the surface with a dry cloth to achieve a brilliant shine. </li></ol>

Caring For Patent Leather

Start by inserting shoe trees. Gently brush the shoes to remove dirt using a shoe brush. Wipe the shoes with a damp cloth to remove any remaining dust. You can also clean your suede shoes with Collonil Organic bamboo cleaning solution. Thoroughly spr

<ol><li id="isPasted" style="font-size: 16px;">Start by inserting shoe trees.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Gently brush the shoes to remove dirt using a shoe brush.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Wipe the shoes with a damp cloth to remove any remaining dust.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">You can also clean your suede shoes with Collonil Organic bamboo cleaning solution.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Thoroughly spray the cleaning solution on the shoes, allowing the surface material to become damp.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">Allow it to sit for a moment and then gently brush it to remove stains and restore the suede&apos;s texture.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 16px;">All suede and nubuck shoes, including GORE-TEX&#xAE; models, benefit from Collonil Organic Protect &amp; Care spray. This spray contains nourishing sunflower wax that effectively maintains the material&apos;s softness while providing excellent protection against moisture and dirt.&#xA0;</li><li>Apply the spray to clean, dry shoes.&#xA0;</li></ol>

Caring For Suede & Vegan Microsuede

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Essential shoe care advice for prolonging the life of your shoes. Pomar shoe care advice covers everything from cleaning and maintenance to storage and protection.

Pomar Shoe Care Advice