Sneaker & Shoe Care
Care Guides
Crown Northampton uses some of the world's best leathers and suedes to make our footwear. To care for these products and to increase their longevity, follow our material specific step-by-step guides below.
For Box Calf & Buffalo Horween Leather
You will need:
Crown Northampton Shoe Trees (optional)
Horse Hair or Soft Bristle Brush
Saphir Creme 1925 (colour specific, neutral if no colour match is available)
Steps
1. Remove laces
2. Insert shoe trees (if you have them)
3. Use horse hair or soft bristle brush to remove dust and debris
4. Apply Saphir Renovateur Cream
5. Use a clean cloth
6. Work in using small circular motions
7. Allow to dry for 2-3 minutes
8. Brush over a second time
9. Apply Saphir Creme 1925 (colour specific, neutral if no colour match is available)
10. Use a clean cloth
11. Work in using small circular motions
12. Allow to dry for 3-4 minutes
13. Brush over for a final time
14. Buff with a clean cloth to finish
For Horween Shell Cordovan & Chromexcel
You will need:
Crown Northampton Shoe Trees (optional)
Horse Hair or Soft Bristle Brush
Saphir 1925 Cream (colour specific, neutral if no colour match is available)
Steps
1. Remove laces
2. Insert shoe trees (if you have them)
3. Use horse hair or soft bristle brush to remove dust and debris
4. Apply Saphir Nappa Cream
5. Use a clean cloth
6. Work in using small circular motions
7. Allow to dry for 2-3 minutes
8. Brush over a second time
9. Apply Saphir 1925 Cream (colour specific, neutral if no colour match is available)
10. Use a clean cloth
11. Work in using small circular motions
12. Allow to dry for 3-4 minutes
13. Brush over for a final time
For Veg Tan, Badalassi & Dearborn
You will need:
Crown Northampton Shoe Trees (optional)
Horse Hair or Soft Bristle Brush
Vegetable Tanned Leather Cream
Saphir 1925 Cream (colour specific, neutral if no colour match is available)
Steps
1. Remove laces
2. Use horse hair or soft bristle brush to remove dust and debris
3. Insert shoe trees if you have them
4. Apply Vegetable Tanned Leather Cream
5. Use a clean cloth
6. Create a light film all over sneakers
7. Allow cream to absorb into leather and dry for 1 hour
8. Brush over for a second time
9. Apply Saphir 1925 Cream
10. Work in using small circular motions
11. Allow to dry for 4-5 minutes
12. Brush over a final time
For Suede
Follow our step by step guide on how to remove marks from your Crown Northampton suede sneakers and add further protection from water and stains using Saphir Protector Spray.
You will need:
Steps
1. Use Saphir Gommadin Eraser
2. Gently rub to remove visible marks
3.Gently brush over with suede brush to restore nap
Further Protection With Saphir Protect Spray
4. Spray Saphir Waterproof Protector evenly over sneaker.
5. Allow to dry fully and then repeat for a second coat.
