Real Sheepskin Boot and Slipper Care and Cleaning

General Care for Boots and Slippers

It’s a good idea to spray your shearling boots or slippers with a waterproof protector when they’re new, and repeat at least once a year.  A suede boot brush is really useful to keep the surface clean of dust and looking smart.

Sheepskin is a brilliant material for footwear, both warm and comfortable. The suede does not like to be soaking wet, try to keep your sheepskin boots dry.

If they get wet…

If your boots do get wet, don’t panic. Dry them carefully and steadily. Don’t put them in direct heat (for example on a radiator) because if they dry too quickly the sheepskin will go stiff and brittle. Use newspaper inside them to absorb moisture and change it regularly.

If oil or grease is spilled on them…

If you spill oil or grease on your sheepskin boots or slippers, find some chalk and cover the stain with a thick pile of chalk dust. (With a metal tool you can create dust from a teachers stick of chalk). Do this as quickly as possible. Leave the pile of dust for 24hours, and then hoover or clean with a suede boot brush.

If they get muddy…

Sheepskin boots with the deeper outdoor sole are designed to be worn outside. If your boots get muddy, let the mud dry and then gently brush it off with a suede brush.

If they are dirty on the inside…

All boot designs come with removable wool innersoles, which can be replaced when they are worn out. Once the innersole is out, try hoovering the inside to remove any dust and grit. Slippers can be hoovered inside to freshen them up.