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, Veg Tan Calf, Kudu & Buffalo Horween Leather

You will need:

Crown Northampton Shoe Trees (optional)

Horse Hair or Soft Bristle Brush

Saphir Renovateur Cream

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

Horween Shell Cordovan is often revered as one of the finest leathers on the planet. There is no reason that if cared for properly it won't last you a lifetime. Follow our care guide steps below for how to best protect and maintain your Crown Northampton Shell Cordovan sneakers.

You will need:

Crown Northampton Shoe Trees (optional)

Horse Hair or Soft Bristle Brush

Saphir Nappa Cream

Saphir Cordovan Cream (colour specific, neutral if no colour match is available)

Saphir Neutral Mirror Gloss

Saphir Pate Deluxe

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 Cordovan 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

Advised Process:

Toecap And Heel Protection Shine

14. Apply Saphir Mirror Gloss

15. Use a clean cloth

16. Apply a light film of Saphir Neutral Mirror Gloss onto cloth

17. Add a touch of clean water to the cloth

18. Apply to toecap and heel areas using small circular motions

19. Repeat the process using Saphir Pat Deluxe

20. Allow to dry for 2-3 minutes

21. Brush over for a final time

For Horween Chromexcel

Horween Chromexcel is one of the finest leathers in the world. Follow our care guide steps to correctly maintain Crown Northampton products and achieve maximum longevity.

You will need:

Crown Northampton Shoe Trees (optional)

Horse Hair or Soft Bristle Brush

Saphir Dubbin

Saphir Nappa Cream

Saphir Oiled Leather 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 Saphir Dubbin

5. Use a clean cloth

6. Create a light film all over sneakers

7. Allow dubbin to absorb into leather and dry for 1 hour

8. Brush over for a second time

9. Apply Saphir Nappa Cream

10. Work in using small circular motions

11. Allow to dry for 4-5 minutes

12. Brush over a third time

13. Apply Saphir Oiled Leather Cream (colour specific, neutral if no colour match available)

14. Use a clean cloth

15. Work in using small circular motions

16. Allow to dry for 4-5 minutes

17. Brush over for 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:

Saphir Gommadin Eraser

Suede Brush

Saphir Waterproof protector

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.