Shoe & Insert Break-In Period
• Wear your new diabetic footwear and inserts for 1-2 hours in your home, preferably on carpeted surfaces.
• Inspect your feet for any redness.
• If redness persists, consult your shoe fitting and/or health care professional.
• If no redness appears, wear your shoes around your home for one to two days while periodically checking your feet for redness or uncomfortable rubbing.
• If they are comfortable, they are ready to be worn outside!
Cleaning & Polishing Leather Shoes
• Leather shoes should be regularly cleaned and polished.
• First, remove any dust or dirt with a damp cloth or soft brush.
• Cream-based polish is recommended.
• Apply shoe polish with a clean, dry cloth or soft brush.
• Allow polish to dry and brush to finish using a soft brush and/or buffing cloth.
• Follow the shoe polish manufacturer’s directions.
• Do not machine wash.
Cleaning & Caring for Nubuck/Suede Shoes
• Use All Protector or suede cleaner for shoes.
• Remove any dust or dirt with a soft suede brush or cloth.
• Do not machine wash.
Cleaning & Caring for Stretch, Lycra, Athletics, Knits, Canvas and Wool Blend Shoes
• Remove dust or dirt with a soft cloth dampened with well-diluted mild soap and water.
• Allow to dry naturally.
• Do not machine wash.
Cleaning & Care Instructions for Oiled Leather Shoes
• Small creases and scuffs in leather can be rubbed out using fingers.
• Oil in leather will cause it to lighten over time. • Leather is water resistant, but shoes are not waterproof.
• Remove dust and dirt with a damp cloth.
• Do not machine wash.