Woly - End of a Legend!
Spring 2018: Woly Products Will No Longer be availableAround since 1975, the Woly of Germany product line, sold at Valentino Garemi, has consistently offered high-quality shoe and leather care products.
However, as of Spring 2018, Valentino Garemi store was no longer be able to obtain Woly products as cease production.
Instead, a new line of specialized shoe care products will become available as a quality replacement.
Burgol – Under New German Ownership & Management
Burgol and Siegol are two examples of exceptional companies who help us deliver quality goods to you. Interested in knowing what makes these companies’ products special enough for us to offer at Valentino Garemi? Here’s what you should know about the products created by Burgol and Siegol.
The #1 Organic Leather Cleaner – For Garments, Shoes & Accessories
The Organic Cleaner for Leather & Suede Articles by Valentino Garemi features a unique, mild formula that can be trusted to clean surface stains from your leather or suede – without causing any damage. Its water-based, natural solution contains coconut and jojoba extracts that will not discolor or negatively affect the product in any way.
How to Clean and Care for Suede Leather Articles
Although caring for these leathers requires some skill and specialized tools, effective products are available to maintain the beauty and softness of these sought-after materials and to offer suede protection from damp and dirty environments. Spray-on waterproofing compounds can help suede and nubuck resist the damage that water or other liquids can cause, and also can protect from mud or soil. We carry several options that prepare your fine napped leathers well to resist moisture and dirt.
Does the Shoe Fit? A Short Course on Sizing Footwear
A professional fitter will know whether a particular shoe is just not appropriate and will either guide you to one that will fit better or will suggest a variety of post-factory accessories that can adapt the shoe to improve the fit. In cases where you just need a little more room, Valentino Garemi may be able to assist with specialized products that actually help stretch leather, often providing all the modification that is needed.
Storing Leather Articles –Tips and Tricks
When you fell in love with your leather footwear, apparel or accessories, you did not purchase them for just a season -- you invested in quality you hoped to enjoy for years. When cared for and stored properly, your fine leathers will be your faithful companions for many seasons, truly an affordable luxury.
How to Store Leather Articles
What is the best way to store your precious leathers when the seasons change? Although it may be tempting just to toss the winter boots to the back of the closet and hang the leather jacket on the nearest hook, a little time and thought now will ensure your leather attire will be refreshed and ready when next the wind blows cold and the snow flies. You have invested much in your leather wardrobe, and we gathered some wise advice to keep that investment returning dividends to you for many years into the future.
Specialty Leather Care Kits or Shoe Shine Sets
If you are the proud owner of an article made of napped leathers we, at Valentino Garemi, have a customized Suede and Nubuck Care Kit available, a protective spray to minimize damage from dirt or moisture and a stain remover if an accident does happen. The handy pair of sprays is accompanied by a brush specially made to clean and revitalize textured leathers, restoring the nap to keep the shoes or boots looking new.
Saphir Renovateur Medaille D'Or 1925
Saphir RenovateurSaphir Renovateur Medaille D'Or 1925 (Renovator) - One product every leather care collection needs it and its the amazing French all-in-one formulation. This colorless cream is equally effective as a cleaner and a conditioner. Even more impressive, the one step cleaning and conditioning is followed by an impressive shine created without additional products.
Saphir Renovateur - How To Clean, Condition And Polish Fine Leather
Using Saphir Renovateur on your fine footwear and other leathers is remarkably easy to do and reaps huge benefits for the appearance, comfort and longevity of your possessions. Use a horsehair brush to remove any dirt, dust and residue. Long, sweeping motions from heel to toe for shoes works well. If you are preparing boots also brush from the top edge to the bottom. To reach tight areas use the Saphir Pommadier or Spatula Brush to ensure the rich cream gets into all seams and welts. Also keep in mind that Saphir offers Renovateur in a tube for precise application and in a spray formula for napped leathers like suede and nubuck.
The Differences between Suede and Nubuck Leather
Suede is a special type of leather, created when a full hide is split and the interior fibers are exposed. Because suede is not full-grain, it is thinner and more fragile than other leathers. It also has a unique texture, not smooth but napped, and is very soft and supple. The nap can range from a tightly packed, velvety feel, with short, plush fibers, to a rougher more casual look, with longer fibers. Another variety of suede is produced by abrading smooth leather until the characteristic nap results. This manufactured napped leather is known as nubuck, and is typically more durable than the split-hide as it is thicker, but it is usually more expensive.
Superior Shoe Shine Kits for Travel Purposes
Superior Shoe Shine Kits for Travel PurposesWhenever and wherever you roam, keeping your footwear well maintained while traveling is important for both your comfort and to preserve the integrity and style of your valuable shoes and boots. Casual multi-color and black shoes in your suitcase? No problem when you buy the Superior Travel Shoe Care set - Cartridge, a flip lid case filled with black and neutral shoe cream with two daubers, horsehair shine brush, shine cloth and shoehorn.
