Leather Nappa leather sneakers can be easily be cleaned with a damp cloth and periodically treated with a leather conditioner to extend its lifespan Cream polish is also able to help eliminate minor scuff marks In rainy climates, consider using an all-season leather protector When your shoes become wet, dry them with a soft, clean cloth and let them dry in a natural environment. If they are damp on the inside, pack them with newspaper to help absorb water. Leather should always dry naturally, so avoid fires and heaters. Store shoes out of direct sunlight and away from heat. When you won't be wearing them for long periods, wrap in tissue paper and store in a shoebox or shoe bag somewhere cool and dry  Suede Avoid wearing suede in the rain, as suede can be easily ruined by water (can get surface stains that are unable to be repaired) There are some finishers that you can spray to make the suede water-resistant or waterproof, however do note that this can take away some of the texture of the raised fibres To clean suede shoes, never put them in a washing machine. Instead, use a lightly damp, lint-free cloth or a specialist suede brush to rub in in straight motions but in different directions and remove dirt You can look into a suede conditioner to treat the material and keep it long-lasting Store shoes out of direct sunlight and away from heat. When you won't be wearing them for long periods, wrap in tissue paper and store in a shoebox or shoe bag somewhere cool and dry