Footwear care
Practical care and cleaning tips to preserve the quality, texture, and appearance of your Reefs for longer, adapted to each type of material.
Reef Care Tips
A little care goes a long way in keeping your sandals looking good and feeling comfortable.
Keep Them Cool
Your Reefs are made for the sun, not extreme heat. Materials like cork footbeds and EVA outsoles can be damaged by high temperatures, so try not to leave them exposed to direct sunlight for too long. Also, keep them away from heat sources like campfires or fireplaces.
Be Careful with Water
Some of our styles are water-friendly, but most are not designed to be fully submerged. Too much water can affect the appearance and comfort of your sandals.
If they get wet, let them air dry naturally, but avoid direct heat.
Give Them Space
Avoid stacking your sandals on top of each other. This can cause them to lose their shape or wear out faster.
Have questions or need help? Our Customer Service team is always available to assist you.
Product care for vegan materials
Vegan leather (synthetic)
Use a soft, dry cloth to remove dust and dirt from the surface.
For a deeper clean, mix a small amount of clear mild soap with warm water.
Dampen a soft cloth or sponge with the solution and gently wipe the surface.
Wipe again with a clean, damp cloth to remove any soap residue.
Allow to air dry at room temperature, away from direct heat or sunlight.
For mixed-material areas (textile, rubber, EVA, cork), mix a small amount of clear mild soap with warm water, dampen a soft sponge or soft-bristled brush in the solution, and gently clean the area. Rinse the sponge with clean water to remove excess soap and allow to air dry completely before use.
Vegan nubuck (synthetic microfiber)
Use a soft, dry cloth to remove surface dirt, always wiping in one direction to preserve the material's texture.
For light stains, use a cloth lightly dampened with a little clear neutral soap and gently clean the area, avoiding excessive rubbing.
For areas with mixed materials, such as textile, rubber, EVA, or cork, prepare a mixture of warm water with a small amount of clear neutral soap. With the help of a soft sponge or a soft-bristled brush, gently clean the surface. Then, rinse the sponge with clean water and remove any soap residue.
Allow the product to air dry completely before using it again. Avoid direct heat sources or prolonged sun exposure during drying.
Textile/Fabric (vegan-friendly)
Use a soft, dry cloth or a soft, dry bristled brush to remove any loose dirt.
Mix a small amount of clear, mild soap with warm water.
Gently clean the fabric using a soft sponge or soft-bristled brush dampened with the solution.
Rinse the sponge with clean water and remove any soap residue from the material.
Air dry at room temperature and in the shade.
For areas with mixed materials (rubber, EVA, cork), mix a small amount of clear, mild soap with warm water, dampen a soft sponge or soft-bristled brush in the solution, and gently clean the area. Rinse the sponge with clean water to remove excess soap and allow to air dry completely before use.
Synthetic/artificial materials (vegan-friendly)
Use a soft, dry cloth to remove surface dirt.
Mix a small amount of clear, mild soap with lukewarm water.
Dip a soft sponge in the solution and gently wipe the affected areas.
Wipe with a clean, damp cloth (or a rinsed sponge) to remove any soap residue.
Air dry in the shade at room temperature.
Product Care for Suede/Leather
Genuine suede
Use a soft, dry bristle brush or a clean cloth to gently remove surface dirt.
Clean the suede using a suede-appropriate cleaner, following the manufacturer's instructions.
When cleaning or brushing, always work in one direction to help preserve the suede fibers.
Allow to air dry in the shade at room temperature.
For mixed material areas (textile, rubber, EVA, cork), mix a small amount of clear mild soap with warm water, dampen a soft sponge or soft-bristled brush in the solution, and gently clean the area. Rinse the sponge with clean water to remove excess soap and allow to air dry completely before use.
Genuine leather
Use a soft, dry cloth or a soft, dry bristled brush to remove dirt and debris from the surface.
Dampen a soft cloth or sponge and clean the leather using saddle soap or a specialized leather cleaner, following the manufacturer's instructions.
Wipe with a clean, damp cloth to remove any soap residue.
Allow to air dry in the shade at room temperature, away from direct heat or sunlight.
For mixed material areas (textile, rubber, EVA, cork), mix a small amount of clear mild soap with warm water, dampen a soft sponge or soft bristled brush in the solution, and gently clean the area. Rinse the sponge with clean water to remove excess soap and allow to air dry completely before use.
Authentic Nobuk
Gently brush the surface with a soft-bristled brush to remove dirt and debris.
Clean the nubuck using a nubuck or leather cleaner, following the product instructions.
Brush lightly in one direction to maintain the material's texture.
Allow to air dry in the shade and at room temperature.
For mixed material areas (textile, rubber, EVA, cork), mix a small amount of mild, clear soap with lukewarm water, dampen a soft sponge or soft-bristled brush in the solution, and gently clean the area. Rinse the sponge with clean water to remove excess soap and allow to air dry completely before use.
Textile and genuine suede
Use a soft, dry cloth to remove loose dirt.
Mix a small amount of clear, mild soap with warm water.
Gently wipe the fabric using a soft sponge dampened in the solution.
Rinse the sponge with clean water and remove any soap residue from the material.
Allow to air dry, in the shade and at room temperature.
For genuine leather (suede or nubuck), gently brush the surface with a soft-bristled brush to remove dirt and debris. Clean nubuck or suede using a nubuck/suede or leather cleaner, following the product instructions. Brush lightly in one direction to maintain the material's texture. Allow to air dry in the shade and at room temperature.
