Frequently asked questions
Shoe and foot care for active feet in everyday life and at work
Clean shoes and soft heels are just the beginning. A well-thought-out shoe and foot care routine provides daily comfort when you walk long distances, stand for long periods, or exercise frequently. With the right cleaning, impregnation, and supportive insoles, you avoid chafing, reduce strain, and keep your shoes fresh. Supplement with foot baths, foot cream, and regular filing, and the result is healthier feet, a better fit, and shoes that keep their shape longer. Whether you work on hard floors, commute on foot, or move in the woods and fields, you will feel the difference from morning to night.
How to build a sustainable routine
- Wash the shoes with a cleaner that is suitable for the material and use a shoe brush with soft or stiff bristles as needed.
- Moisturize leather shoes with shoe polish or wax, treat suede and textiles gently, and always finish with impregnation that protects against moisture.
- Insert shoehorns when your shoes are drying so they retain their shape and wick away moisture.
- Give your feet a foot bath in lukewarm water, gently file away calluses, and massage in foot cream.
- During the winter, you get a more secure grip with ice cleats
- In case of pressure in the forefoot, an insole can relieve the pressure, and in case of instability, an ankle brace provides extra security.
- Choose fluorocarbon-free impregnation for a more environmentally friendly option, and finish with shoe deodorant if odor is a problem.
Benefits of shoe and foot care
- Softer steps and fewer chafing thanks to a better fit and moisture balance
- Complete chain from cleaning to impregnation that increases the lifespan of the shoes
- Feet take several thousand steps per day: regular care quickly pays off
- Holistic thinking from the shoe to foot via supportive insoles, relief and care in our Foot Injury Guide
- Products for all materials, from classic leather care to foot cream against calluses