I didn’t get into suede footwear until late last year. I was a late adopter and my reason was that suede is suede and it doesn’t go with water and since I am not Storm or her offspring, I can’t control the weather. But all it took is a pair of Pierre Hardy suede chukkas and I was a convert.
I found a way to keep my suede and also leather shoes in tip-top condition and it’s really simple – suede/leather protector. You can get them at the shoe department of most major malls or at your trusted cobbler (which is where I bought mine). Simply spray the protector on your beloved shoes and let them dry for a bit and you’re good to go for a few weeks. Yes, the good ones do last a few weeks.
Now that I’ve got that suede-and-water phobia sorted out, I can focus on enjoying the myriad of beautiful suede shoes like this pair from Rag & Bone. The brown suede is great for everyday wear and what I am digging most is the leather details – on the lace and the leather strip at the front right of the shoe close to the toe. It’s so simple and yet I am quite drawn. Quiet and handsome – can’t go wrong with that combination.
I don’t have to say more. Get this Rag & Bone Trainer High-Top Sneakers for US$330 at Saks Fifth Avenue.
