Product care
Your Beautiful Shoes Deserve Beautiful Care
Every pair of shoes in our collection is carefully selected for its quality, craftsmanship, and enduring style. But even the finest shoes need love and attention to maintain their beauty and extend their life cycle.
At Made the Edit, we believe in the art of preservation. When you care for your shoes, you're not just protecting an investment – you're embracing a more mindful approach to fashion. A well-maintained pair of shoes can be your faithful companion for years, telling stories of countless steps while maintaining their elegance and comfort.
Our comprehensive shoe care guides offer expert advice for each of our carefully curated brands. From the espadrille craftsmanship of Castañer and Pinaz to the contemporary cool of D.A.T.E, the Scandinavian elegance of Anonymous Copenhagen, and our own Made the Edit collection.
Simple daily habits with a lasting Impact
With just a few minutes of care and the right techniques, you can:
• Extend the life of your favourite pairs
• Maintain their original beauty and comfort
• Reduce your fashion footprint
• Save money by avoiding premature replacements
• Preserve the craftsmanship that makes each pair special
Because true luxury isn't just about the purchase – it's about the relationship you build with pieces you love so that they remain beautiful, season after season.
Choose a brand below to discover more detailed care instructions, or explore our general shoe care tips for everyday maintenance below.
General Care Tips:
- Rotate your shoes regularly to extend their life
- Use wooden shoe trees when storing
- Let wet shoes dry naturally, away from direct heat
- Apply protector sprays in well-ventilated areas
- Clean/blot spills immediately
Quick Emergency Care If accidents happen:
- Blot (never rub) liquid spills immediately
- Use appropriate leather-specific emergency cleaners
- Allow shoes to dry naturally if they get wet
- For stubborn stains, consult a professional cleaner
Top 6 things we can do to look after the shoes we love
1. The majority of the shoes in our edit have a leather sole. In typical British wet weather we need to be mindful that leather is a natural porous product. To maximise the longevity of shoes we recommend fitting a fine half rubber sole if it's not already.
2. Don't leave shoes by radiators or other sources of heat to 'dry out' as this can result in making the leather stiff. When our leather shoes become wet it takes out the natural oils in the leather that make it supple. Always leave them to dry naturally and insert a shoe tree or simple newspaper works too.
3. Every now and then the top pieces on heels need replacing. We advise you do this before they are too worn down as this makes it harder to repair.
4. Remember that every shoe we sell is handmade. They need looking after like any other part of our wardrobe. Take care by using natural or tinted shoe polish to nourish the leather every now and then.
5. Suede - if you only do one thing remember to spray with a suede protector before you wear them. And, to maintain them thereafter try a little brushing once in a while to keep the suede free of dust and grime. Try using a suede brush with a crepe edge to gently brush/massage the leather free of dirt.
6. Patent - a damp cloth little and often will help keep the brilliant shimmer.
Bag Care
1. Easier said than done, but try not to over fill your bag as it can lose its shape.
2. If it gets wet, much like shoes leave it to dry naturally - stuffing with newspaper can help too.
3. Everything is handmade so please be gentle.
Specific shoe brand care:
Espadrilles by Castaner and Pinaz
MoEa trainers