How to care for your sandals to keep them looking beautiful until the end of summer

The sandals are the stars of our summer wardrobes. Light, breathable, and stylish, they accompany both young and old on all their adventures: park outings, vacations, walks, or days at home. But between dust, sweat, water, and sand, they can quickly lose their shine. Here are our best care tips to extend the life of your sandals, whether they are leather, fabric, or synthetic materials.

1. Clean regularly to prevent buildup

The key is consistency. Don’t wait until your sandals are too dirty:

• Use a damp cloth or a soft cloth to remove dust after each use.
• For models made of fabric or neoprene (very popular with children), a gentle hand wash with a mild soap works wonders.
• Avoid machine washing which can deform the soles or detach some elements.

2. Deodorize naturally

With heat, sandals can sometimes emit unpleasant odors. To neutralize them:

• Sprinkle a little baking soda on the insole at night and shake everything out in the morning.
• Or use a natural antibacterial spray, especially for sports sandals.

3. Avoid long sun exposure

Even though they are designed for summer, sandals do not like long hours in the sun off your feet! The sun can:

• Fade materials (especially leather or bright colors)
• Dry out the soles or the upper, causing cracks

Store them in a shaded and dry when you are not wearing them.

4. Protect leather sandals

Leather is a noble but fragile material. For leather sandals:

• Apply a protective product or a leather moisturizer to maintain their suppleness.
• Wipe quickly if they are wet to avoid water stains or deformations.

5. Rotate with other models

We all have a favorite pair... but wearing the same sandal every day accelerates its wear. If possible, do a rotation between two or three models.

Tips valid for the whole family

These tips apply equally to children's sandals (who often have more intense days!) than models for women and men. Good maintenance not only allows you tosave, but also to ensure a better comfort and better hygiene for the whole family.

Here are our suggestions for care products available at Chaussures POP

To preserve the beauty of your sandals throughout the season, we offer you a range of specialized products, suitable for every material — leather, rubber, fabric, vinyl, and more.

🔹 Gel cleaner (Moneysworth)

This gel cleaner with built-in soft brush effectively remove dirt and ingrained stains, especially on rubber soles — perfect for making your sporty sandals look like new..

🔹 Cleaning wipes (Nees)

Super convenient to slip into a bag, these disposable wipes clean and condition leather, nubuck, and vinyl in one step — ideal for quick care between outings.

🔹 Quick shining sponge (Nees)

Smooth leather? A simple sponge is enough to revive the shine. Thequick shining sponge instantly gives your sandals a brilliant finish in seconds.

🔹 Luxury beeswax shoe polish (Nees)

This traditional shoe polish nourishes and softens leather, while giving it a superior shine and natural protection — ideal for fine or patent leather sandals.

🔹 Universal waterproof protector (Nees)

Before and after each use, spray a waterproof protector to repel water, mud, and dust — a must to keep sandals in top shape, even in light rain.

How to integrate them into your care routine

• After each outing : use wipes or a clean cloth to remove dust and keep freshness.
• Once a week : apply the gel cleaner on stubborn stains with the soft brush.
• Every 2–3 weeks : revive the leather with the polishing sponge and finish with a layer of wax to nourish the material.
• After cleaning : spray the waterproof protector to enhance protection.

By combining these cleaning products with our tips (regular cleaning, air drying, alternating pairs), your sandals will stay clean, protected, and radiant, and this until the end of summer. A simple routine to preserve style and longevity!

📌 To remember

Caring for your pair of sandals, it's simple and quick. A few regular actions can really make a difference. By keeping them beautiful and clean until the end of summer, you extend their life... and enjoy them even more!

The Pop Shoes Web Team 👟🥾👠