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Never fear — rain, dirt, snow, and grime are no longer a threat to your favorite pair of shoes thanks to these genius shoe care products.
Promising review: "AMAZING!! I have some Ariat boots that are a few years old. Poor things have never been treated well. Other boot polishes just dulled the scratches out. When I applied this solution, I was pretty skeptical because it looks like hair conditioner, but it is amazing. I bought one for my dad." —Gloria
Get it from Amazon for $5.49+ (available in three sizes).
Humble Suds is a Denver, Colorado–based small business that makes natural, safe, effective, plant-based cleaning products.
Promising review: "At first, I was hesitant to buy this item online but after reading the reviews I did buy the wood and leather conditioner. It arrived quite fast. I did try out the leather conditioner on my boots and they look like new! Thank you very much!" —Alice Dice
Get it from Humble Suds on Etsy for $19.55.
These can be reused for up to two years. To rejuvenate, simply place the bags in the sun once a month for at least one hour.
Promising review: "I was skeptical about these when they arrived because I've never used anything like it before. I did NOT want something to cover up odors or make my feet smell like a robust dryer sheet. I just wanted the odor gone. We've been having temperatures here over 100 degrees lately and although I wear socks with my Vans, they were getting a bit 'pungent.' I slid one of these into each sneaker and hoped for the best. Less than 12 hours later, the odor was gone... GONE! When a product works like it says it should = happy customer. I've only used them for about a week now, so I haven't had to recharge them yet, but I'm really happy I bought these." —C. Welte
Get them from Amazon for $9.95.
Check out our full review on the bamboo charcoal shoe deodorizers here.
Promising review: "The shine lasts for quite some time and doesn't require too much shoe shine to really take effect. Quality. Worth every dollar." —Toby Larone
Get it from Amazon for $4.96.
Make sure to get a few in case you plan to use many different products.
Cleaning Studio is a small business based in Fairfield, Connecticut, that specializes in natural cleaning products and microfiber cloths.
Get a two-pack from Cleaning Studio on Etsy for $9.99.
Promising review: "I was very skeptical about using a shoe glue–type product after a shoe repair store owner told me that he wouldn't/couldn't reattach the sole on my Timberland work boots. He said that no adhesive would hold but maybe try superglue. I bought a bottle of Boot Fix Glue and followed the directions on the package to reattach the soles that had come apart at the toe. I've worn the boots several times now spending hours crawling around historical cemeteries doing restoration work. The repair is holding up fine. I am pleasantly surprised that this product actually lives up to its promises." —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $14.45.
Promising review: "I tromped all over the streets of Prague and Budapest with these shoes on. They came back from my trip looking pretty ratty. This cream is a little messy but well worth the effort. My shoes look like new... I put it on pretty thick, rubbed it in, waited an hour, then buffed them out. Shazam!" —Happy Girl
Get it from Amazon for $5.95+ (available in 42 colors).
The bags also come with two shoe trees to insert so your shoes keep their shape and resist creasing.
Promising review: "It has always been a tough task for me trying to wash my workout shoes but this product has made life much easier. You just put shoes in the laundry bag and put them in the washer and dryer. The job gets done very well. Also, this doesn't cause any damage to the shoes. So you don't lose the shape of shoes during the wash, they provide shoe trees. This is such an innovative product that makes life much easier." —Giridhar K.
Get them from Amazon for $35.99.
Butter Me Up Organics is a zero-waste small business based in Livermore, California, specializing in organic, handcrafted bath, body, and cleaning products that use ingredients from ethical and sustainable sources.
Promising review: "I have been ordering this stain stick for years, and it is AWESOME!!!!! It really works! It is unbelievable!!!! Great customer service! Ships quickly and just a great product. I order several at a time and give to friends and family!" —amy dugdale
Get it from Butter Me Up Organics on Etsy for $7.75.
Promising review: "I love the grip this provides. I don't have to walk so cautiously on certain floors now. The adhesive is very sticky and it feels like it's of high quality. I'm sure it will last a while before needing to be replaced. With these pads, my shoes feel like I have a sneaker-like grip." —WindowShopper
Get a set of three pairs from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five color sets and packs of four pairs).
Promising review: "I was getting tired of the soles of my designer heels wearing down after only a few times of wearing them out. So I started searching the internet on how to protect them. I went ahead and bought two packages of protectors. It only took 1 sheet to cover 1 set of heels so I have enough for three other pairs! There are some of my heels I wear all day each week and some are occasional. I've just bought a new pair of 2017 scalloped multi-strap sandal heels and was NOT wearing them until I got the bottoms protected. These specific heels are going to be worn on special occasions so I doubt the clear protector will wear off fast but I'm going to keep an eye on it. For now, they are protected and I'm happy!" —Melissa Ramski
Get it from Amazon for $13.95.
The set comes with the Protector, Cleaner & Conditioner and Shoe Renew bottles, plus a bamboo-handle brush and a suede scuff eraser.
Promising review: "I wore my boots in the rain multiple times without protecting them and the fronts turned dark. I thought they were ruined and used the kit to clean and protect them and now they are good as new! I am very pleased." —Joseph B. Derrick
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
Promising review: "I had stained my suede shoes so badly I was prepared to buy another pair. Luckily I stumbled upon this product and it works great! Buffs the stains out of suede and had my shoes looking good and restored. It basically acts like a pencil eraser, so I recommend using it over a paper towel to make cleanup easier because bits of it crumble off as you work." —Cake
Get it from Amazon for $4.23.
FitKicks is a small business founded by Shelly Marks who wanted to design comfortable shoes that can be worn anytime, anywhere.
Promising review: "I love love love these shoes. They are lightweight and nonslip. They also look great and I've had so many compliments on them each time I wear them." —Ellen
Get it from The Grommet for $29.95 (available in three sizes and four colors).
The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.