Saphir Renovateur Medaille D'or 1925

Saphir collection Saphir Renovateur Medaille D'or 1925

How to Repair Salt and Water Damaged Leather

March 23, 2018

Although the calendar may say spring has come, in northern climes a glance out the window may still reveal more than a few stubborn snow banks and some persistent sleet. As you slipped and shivered through the snow and ice season your boots and shoes literally walked through the muddy, cold, wet mess. The irony of water damage is the soaking actually dries out the leather, so look carefully for signs of cracking or flaking. In some cases, the salt may be gone and the leather softened and supple, but the harm meted out by the winter’s precipitation may include badly faded coloration or even stained or discolored areas.