My very comfy, affordable Earth Spirit 60% suede sandals have become stained and ugly from wear, but are otherwise in very good shape. I can't get them clean. Any ideas?
I was wondering if I could dye them, and if so, what should I use? Or where should I go to have them done?
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Consider a shoe repair shop to treat problems, dye and give your shoes a new life! Surprisingly affordable if you want to keep good shoes looking nice!
An art gum eraser, available where art supplies are sold, is good for cleaning suede.
You can do it yourself for around $6. Here is a guide:
www.dreamalittlebigger.com/
Sandals may be more difficult to clean but here is a site that has some good instructions on cleaning suede/leather.
www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/
You may have a problem if you try dyeing as your sandals are not like the suede shoes/boots that most sites give instructions for. Your sandals are only 60% suede and the balance of the sandals are either leather or manmade materials that may/do not take dye the same as suede. Not positive but I believe that Leather dye and suede dye usually only work on the material they are designed for.
I would personally try cleaning before thinking about dyeing.
can you stain them a different color? I've done that with some boots that had worn out in some areas
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