Suede material can be used not only in autumn and winter!

It's raining today.
It's the change of season, so it's likely to rain for a few days.
The cherry blossoms will probably be in full bloom once this rain is over.
So this time I'd like to talk about shoes in connection with the rain.

Even though we are a watchmaker, our shop is the only one where we hardly ever talk about watches (lol).
That's because our store is a store where "total balance" is important.
No matter how good your watch is, if you can't decide on your outfit, you won't be in the mood.
But if the whole look is well put together and the watch is good, I feel better.
So, I hope that this blog will be of some help.




The driving shoes from ``revKshop'' that my wife bought the other day,
Double H short shoes for myself.
Both materials are suede.

When I had just moved to Tokyo,
This was about 20 years ago,
At that time, I was working part-time at a shoe store.
At that time, the public perception was that suede was meant to be worn in the fall and winter.
But I'm sure you know this if you're a shoemaker or someone who knows a lot about fashion.
Suede material is a shoe that you can wear on rainy days.

You may think, "Won't suede material get stained on rainy days?"
Of course, if you don't do anything, that's the case.
That's why when wearing suede shoes, a waterproofing spray is absolutely necessary.
Apply this firmly to the upper before wearing.
The suede material is brushed, so the ingredients of the spray can be absorbed well.
What you need to be careful about is that if the spray gets on the back of the sole, your feet will be slippery, so be careful!

The effect of the spray lasts for about two weeks, but
Just spray it on every time you wear it on rainy days and you'll be fine.
What's even better is that suede material tends to fade when exposed to the sun.
Using a waterproof spray will not only repel water but also protect you from sunburn to some extent.
So it makes sense to spray even when it's not raining.

When I was working part-time, I mainly sold women's shoes,
This season is when colorful suede pumps and mules start arriving.
However, many people wore them without applying waterproof spray, so
On a sudden rainy day like today, my shoes are soaked.
I remember many people buying new ones because of that.
Therefore, when selling shoes, it is basic for shoe stores to also sell waterproof spray as a set.
If you are a salesperson, please try it!

Recently, more and more men are wearing suede short shoes and loafers.
Suede shoes are a must-have item that is useful not only in fall and winter, but also in spring and summer.
However, there are not many colorful ones compared to those for women.
Mainly black and brown colors.
Therefore, there are many items that can be worn not only for everyday wear but also for work.
If you choose suede shoes, we recommend that you choose rubber soles.

If you wear leather shoes on a rainy day, rainwater will stain them,
Leather soles can cause your feet to slip and cause mold.
It's a suede material that can be used as the "rainy day shoes" I mentioned earlier,
The rubber sole prevents your feet from slipping, and the upper also has a waterproof spray that repels water.
So it's very easy to wear on rainy days.

Another good thing about suede material is that it is easy to care for.
Brush the outer leather to remove dirt and apply cream.
It takes time to maintain.
But with suede, you only need a brush.
Partly because of that, lately I've only been wearing suede shoes.
Suede material is highly recommended as it looks good and is easy to use.

The only thing I want you to pay attention to is
Suede material is easier to get used to than outer leather, so
It is better to choose a size that feels "tight" rather than a perfect fit when trying it on.
In my case, it is 7.5 for Double H outer leather,
For suede, choose 7.
However, depending on the shape, it will feel loose after 3 months.
Please consider these aspects when choosing shoes.

This may be obvious to those who know, but
For those who didn't know, I hope this was helpful when choosing shoes.
When shopping, don't just look at your current size.
Please also add "fitting in" as a point.

At the very end, I thought,
What kind of shop is our shop really? (lol)