These are great tips on caring for your soleRebelsALL our footwear can be HAND washed by following some simple instructions:Hand wash only. NEVER use a washing machine.With a CLEAN sponge or SOFT cloth LIGHTLY Moisten footwear with clean, cold water MIX of 3/4 water and 1/4 mild soap eg/ doveWet your entire soleRebels when cleaning to ensure equal drying or you could end up with visible water lines.Gently scrub to clean entire area. Both our cotton and Leather has a delicate surface, which can be damaged if scrubbed too aggressively, or with an undiluted soap concentration.Rinse clean in clean, cold water; wring out ALL excess water; lightly stuff with paper towels or recycled paper to hold shape; allow to AIR dry naturally and slowly SITTING FLAT, but DO NOT dry in direct heat or sunlight.FOR SUEDE/NUBUCK: Once footwear is dry, lightly brush with a very soft suede/nubuck brush in one direction onlyFor odor - Use a mixture of 2 tsp. baking soda and 2 tsp. corn flour to deodorize and soften the inside of the soleRebels. If you wish, you can add a few drops of an essential oil to create a sweet scent. Shake the mixture into the soleRebels. and let it stand overnight. Shake the excess out the next day.Protection: you can spray your soleRebels the upper with a water and dirt repellantRain: soleRebels can be worn in light rain BUT NOT any heavy rain or snow. With proper care and cleaning, you can expect your footwear to last longer, but we in no way guarantee that it will remove all stains nor prevent stains from occurring.