Blue Suede Shoes

If you are looking for suede shoes you can find them in a variety of colors and styles but always buy genuine suede or nubuck.  Many shoe manufacturers offer styles in mock suede or micro-suede but these synthetic, imitation fabrics don’t have the resilience or longevity that are natural to leather and leather products. Suede and nubuck are both taken from the hide of animals but the difference is whether it is top-grain or from the underside of the hide.  Suede, which is derived from the under side of the skin is more course and grainy.  Nubuck is manufactured from the upper side of the leather and is sanded and buffed to produce a slightly nappy appearance.  Nubuck shoes are naturally more protective than suede shoes however they are also more expensive.  Also, nubuck shoes need to be colored with heavy dyes to mask the sanding and buffing.  Suede is more natural and needs less coloration because the fabric is already textured with a short nap.

While suede shoes are most commonly found in shades of brown and tan, they actually come in a variety of colors and shades thereof.  For instance, you can find navy men’s suede shoes by Johnston and Murphy which are made from soft, comfortable sheep skin and sell for around $130 and up.  You can also find Martos Oxford Navy suede loafers by E.T. Wright which run about $250.   Trendy styles in suede are also available in designs by Cole Haan and Kenneth Cole.  You may even be able to find coupons and discounts at the Cole Haan website.  It’s always great to find a good bargain so look around.   By the way, if you do an internet search for blue suede shoes I wouldn’t suggest Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Ringo Starr, or Elvis Presley.  I mean the song is a classic rock-n-roll hit, but you wouldn’t be able to wear a re-mastered CD to the office.  What you will be able to wear is a pair of men’s suede shoes whether they are ankle boots or loafers.  So please stick to shoe stores and stay away from music shops unless you want to go barefoot.

Of course the better the suede leather the suppler and more pliant it will be.  High quality suede wedge shoes will gently cover and conform to the shape of the foot affording a maximum of comfort.  Generally there will be a price tag to match.  You know that old cliché “you get what you pay for,” well this is typically the norm when it comes to buying shoes.  And it goes without saying that if you purchase an expensive pair of mens suede shoes you will want to take good care of them.  Caring for suede shoes is easy if you find the right products.  When you purchase your shoes talk to the sales person about a good protecting sealant. I am not going to get into the whole how to clean suede shoes discussion, cause it’s really a long one. However, the simplest tool that is a must within any how to clean suede shoes guide is that protecting sealant. It can be of the sprayed on or rubbed on type but it will repel moisture and protect your suede from stains.  That is how to clean suede shoes – you protect them so that they don’t get dirty. And the same goes for a suede handbag, because if suede gets stained, it’s really tough to clean. Now when you put on your Blue Suede Shoes for the 21^st Century you won’t need to worry about any misguided steps.  Go ahead and “step on my blue suede shoes.”  (Please miss the toes, the shoes are safe but the toes are vulnerable.)