The common rules to care for all types of high-grade leather shoes:

- Try to wear new shoes in a dry condition for as long time as possible, and avoid wearing only one pair of shoes daily. You should have two pairs of shoes to change. Wearing pairs of shoes rotationally will lengthen their lifespan and make them graceful and comfortable.
- Use a good type of shoe polish to polish your shoes. Once a week. If you wear them more frequency, you can polish the shoe more often.
- Clean shoes with a brush or wet cloth before putting on shoe polish that matches the color of the shoe.

However, each type of shoe has different characteristics, so there are different ways to care for them. Here is how to properly preserve some of the basic quality male footwear.

1. Suede shoes

Suede is a really hard material to keep, especially when the stains have been stored on the shoe for too long. Basically, the suede has no protective layer and can easily get dirty. So the best way to take care of them is to protect them from getting dirty rather than removing stains.

If your suede shoes are muddy, use a blunt knife to remove the mud from your wet shoes, then remove anything left with a wet cloth. Continue rubbing the cloth to prevent dirt from returning. Then clean the surface with a nail brush with a little water but do not use any detergent because it may damage the water resistance of the shoes.

In case the mud is dry, please:

- Try to shave as much mud as possible with a blunt knife.

- Rinse the rest with water by a cloth or brush.

- Let your shoes dry in a cool place and do not use a dryer or any other heating device.

- Rub the remaining dirt with a brush.

How to restore suede's suface:

The best wa is using a dedicated brush for suede and you should brush in a circular motion. To create a lightweight surface on a stubby area, you can try rubbing lightly with sandpaper or using a dull knife. A small tip is to brush while your shoes are still wet, which is more effective for restoring the appearance of the leather. You can make the suede wet by keeping it from a boiling kettle about 6 inches.

2. Nubuck shoes

Nubuck is similar to suede which the surface is worn to create a smooth layer. However, people often confuse nubuck and suede. Suede is the inner side of the skin and the nubuck is created from the outer side of the skin. Like suede, nubuck is also very difficult to protect, so be careful when wearing nubuck shoes.

Nubuck shoes can be cleaned by a cloth and warm soapy water. There are also special products for cleaning and preserving nubuck shoes such as dedicated sprays and soaps.

3. Leather shoes

Compared with these two types of shoes, leather shoes are relatively easy to maintain. You just have to make sure that you do not use black shoe polish for a pair of beige shoes. Here are some basic guidelines:

- Dry shoes before cleaning and polishing

- Clean shoes with a leather cleanser to remove dirt on the surface

- Sometimes, use conditioner to soften the leather

- Polish with cream, liquid or powder which are suitable for each type of shoes

Besides the care and maintenance of footwear, the durability of the shoe also depends a lot on the quality of the shoe. The shoes made from genuine leather will be softer when used over time. So it is extremely important for you to look for high quality shoes. You can refer to some reputable leather shoe suppliers such as Banuli, a men's high-end shoe brand in Ho Chi Minh City. They are available at 215 Quang Trung, Ward 10, Go Vap, or 465 Huynh Van Banh, Ward. 11, Phu Nhuan, HCMC (hotline 09 67 69 67 69).