To ensure the longevity of your Jorvik Viking shoes, please observe the following care instructions: - Initial care: Immediately after purchase, treat the shoes with leather grease or beeswax to protect and supple the material.
- Cleaning: Regularly remove loose dirt with a soft brush. For stubborn stains, use a slightly damp cloth to prevent the leather from swelling.
- Drying: Never dry wet shoes on a radiator or in an oven, as this will cause the leather to become brittle and crack. Dry them slowly at room temperature, ideally using shoe trees or newspaper to help them retain their shape.
- Sole care: On models with nailed leather soles, the nails protect the leather from abrasion. If they become heavily worn, these can be re-nailed by a shoemaker to significantly extend the sole's lifespan.
- Storage: Before storing the shoes for an extended period, they should be thoroughly cleaned, dried, and treated with a thin layer of leather grease or oil.