Cleaning, Waxing and Glazing: All you need to know about Moccasin Care

Why maintain your moccasins regularly?

Moccasins, whether in leather or suede, require special care to maintain their appearance and durability. Regular maintenance preserves the quality of the materials and ensures their comfort. Calling in specialist artisans for this maintenance is a step that offers you several advantages:

- Prolong lifespan: Proper care prevents leather or suede from drying out, deforming or degrading.
- Preserve aesthetics:Good shoe polish and careful glazing revive the colour and shine of shoes.
- Ensure comfort: Well-maintained shoes retain their original suppleness and comfort.

Moccasin care at Tilli

Our expert Shoemaker artisans carry out meticulous, multi-step maintenance to bring your moccasins back to life. Each step is adapted to the nature of the leather or suede and the condition of the shoes.

Moccasin care depends largely on the type of leather they are made from. For smooth leather moccasins, cleaning followed by polishing is essential to nourish the material and restore its suppleness. On the other hand, suede or nubuck moccasins require more delicate care, such as dry brushing to remove dirt without damaging the texture of the leather. Our Makers use products adapted to each type of leather to guarantee optimum results, preserving the quality and appearance of your shoes.

Deep cleaning
The first step is to clean your moccasins, removing dirt, stains and residue. Depending on the material, we use specific products so as not to alter the leather or suede, while ensuring a deep clean.

Waxing and leather care
Once cleaned, your moccasins are carefully waxed to nourish the leather, restore its colour and protect the material. This step is crucial to preventing the leather from drying out and ensuring its longevity.

Finishing for a glossy finish
For an elegant finish, our Makers apply a glaze to the desired areas, such as the toe or heels of the moccasins. This technique, consisting of polishing several layers of wax, creates a refined shiny effect, ideal for special occasions or everyday use.

Complete renovation if necessary
If your loafers are showing more signs of wear, such as loose seams or worn soles, we offer a full refurbishment. This includes seam repair, sole replacement and restoration of damaged areas of the leather.

Why choose TILLI professional care for your moccasins?

Why choose professional maintenance?
While caring for your loafers at home can sometimes be enough, there's no substitute for the expertise of an artisan Shoemaker. Home care often provides only temporary results, whereas a professional can thoroughly treat tired or damaged leather. The products used in a workshop are also of better quality, and help to nourish and protect the leather more effectively. By choosing a maintenance service from Tilli, you are opting for a sustainable solution that really does extend the life of your shoes, while preserving their elegance.

Calling on Tilli to care for your loafers means opting for a top-of-the-range service carried out by experienced Shoemaker artisans. Here's what sets us apart:

- Skilled craftsmanship:Our Makers are experts in the care and renovation of leather and suede shoes.
- Professional products:We use products adapted to the materials to guarantee long-lasting results that respect your moccasins.
- A personalised service: Each pair is carefully treated according to its specific needs, for a tailor-made result.

Care tips and mistakes to avoid for your everyday loafers

To look after your moccasins between visits to the workshop, here are a few simple recommendations:

- Use shoe trees to maintain the shape of your shoes.
- Brush suede loafers regularly with a soft brush.
- Protect your leather moccasins from the rain with a suitable waterproofing product.

Common mistakes when caring for loafers
It's easy to make mistakes when caring for your loafers at home. For example, using products that aren't suited to the type of leather can irreparably damage the material. What's more, neglecting the cleaning stage before polishing your moccasins can allow impurities to penetrate the leather, causing stains and premature wear. Finally, for suede loafers, it is imperative not to expose them to too much moisture, as this can harden and deform the material. By entrusting maintenance to our Makers, you can be sure that each step is carried out with precision and respect for the material.

Regular, professional care of your moccasins is the best way to guarantee their longevity and preserve their elegance. With a comprehensive service ranging from cleaning and glazing to renovation, Tilli's Shoemaker artisans bring your shoes back to life, allowing you to wear them with pride, season after season.