How to renew nubuck shoes?

[Mr_Downtown]

I’m wild about my Ecco walking shoes, but after eight years of constant wear they’re a bit faded rather than the dark black they were when new. Is there any material that will restore or renew them? A year-and-a-half ago I stopped into an Ecco shop in the UK and they sold me a £14 bottle of “Smooth Leather Daily Care Cream.” I guess I must have been convinced at the time, but now I’m dubious about the wisdom of using that on nubuck. Suggestions?

[Brown_Eyed_Girl]

Nikwax makes very good products. This will rejuvenate and darken the leather without over-conditioning it. http://www.rei.com/product/806939/nikwax-nubuck-and-suede-spray-care-kit-42-fl-oz

[Kimstu]

@Mr_Downtown

I’m wild about my Ecco walking shoes, but after eight years of constant wear they’re a bit faded rather than the dark black they were when new. Is there any material that will restore or renew them? A year-and-a-half ago I stopped into an Ecco shop in the UK and they sold me a £14 bottle of “Smooth Leather Daily Care Cream.” I guess I must have been convinced at the time, but now I’m dubious about the wisdom of using that on nubuck. Suggestions?

I’ve always heard you should never use a cream for smooth leather on nubuck or suede. And considering that Ecco also sells a “Nubuck and Suede Conditioner”, I can’t think why they would have recommended a smooth leather cream for your shoes.

[DataX]

@Kimstu

I’ve always heard you should never use a cream for smooth leather on nubuck or suede. And considering that Ecco also sells a “Nubuck and Suede Conditioner”, I can’t think why they would have recommended a smooth leather cream for your shoes.

I’ve heard the same about using a cream, but am no expert - Allen Edmonds makes a brush/eraser(I think) type combo…
http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF557_1_40000000001_-1