How to clean leather shoes, boots, sneakers, white shoes, etc. | Justine Leconte

[@justineleconte]

Hi! We are collecting questions for next week's Q&A 😊. You can add questions here, on Twitter or on Instagram 😘.

[@RaccoonInACocoon]

Justine Leconte officiel Do you think someone can be too young/old for braids or other hair styles?

[@slima90]

Hello Justine. Thank you for all your beautiful work. I wonder if you could make a video about your nail polishes and how you manicure your nails. Much love, from Morocco. ♡

[@kirschengurke]

Great video once again! For the Q&A I would be interested in why you have a little bit of a British accent?

[@fondcello]

Justine!,What someone who have a complexion with mix of warm and cool colors. Use skin undertone? Like in my case neutral skin, little bit to cool side, but warm eyes and hair. Sometimes I think I should wear "warm" side of the cool color and the "cool" side of the warm colors. Merci!

[@alex-holly]

Do you have any tips for quickly ironing shirts? I find it takes me 20 minutes to iron a shirt to my standards so I avoid wearing the creased ones 😅

[@hk19478]

Would love to see a similar video on how to take care of bags/purses (canvas, leather etc.).

[@o.o4566]

How about a video on some quick adjustments to fit of clothes. Like darts and hemming. Things that can be done quickly at home.

[@cherieg-johns1650]

ᏆᎾᏗᎣᎭ O.o Yeahs this ☝🏻🙏🏼

[@eizhowa]

YAY a clothes repair video! I hope you will turn this into a series!

[@jbell6436]

How do you store your shoes current season and off season? How do you organize clothes and accessories? Whar does your closet look like?

[@pjalexandra]

Echoing those who said a clothing repair video. But maybe a whole video, not just a question for Q & A! What is best practice to sew on a button, repair a hem, stitch a spaghetti strap on a sundress, etc if you do NOT own a sewing machine. I am diligent about doing these things at home but not sure my methods are the most efficient :) Continuing to love your videos, Justine, and as someone who also runs online business it is extraordinary you are up to 230K subscribers in the short period of time I've been following your videos. And yet, not surprising, because you provide great content with a charming personal presence, and you cultivate a very positive community in the comments.

[@watchmaggiepaint]

I love cleaning and repairing my shoes! I have a pair of black leather boots that were my mother's and are now mine- they have been in the family 35 years and still look like new! I clean and polish them twice a year :)

[@huonghillarynguyen9762]

I appreciate your tips to clean all shoes. Love you, Justine.🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@ellenwaters9744]

I still watch this video years later. Thank you Justine, this is so helpful! ❤️

[@sofiinthemoment]

For the white rubber sole you can also use whitening tooth paste and use old tooth brush for cleaning ;) it is less toxic as bleach and works. I cleaned mine that way.

[@saphire82]

Since the cold weather is coming up (if it hasn't already for you!) I would love to see a video on jackets and coats!

[@esteladobarropichel8888]

Thanks Justine! I really like your videos, not only for their contents but also for your clear pronunciation! I'm Spanish and although I've been learning English for many years it sometimes gets difficult to understand some you tubers. Just one more tip: white rubber can be very easily cleaned with a paste of water and baking soda. And one question: how do you clean Timberland boots? These are a different kind of suede, and they get dirty very often (at least my 13 years old boy's ones). Thanks again for all your videos.

[@lllovesalll]

I'm now super motivated to go clean my neglected muddy hiking boots!! Thank you Justine!

[@AuroreCoursera]

Great video as usual 😉 To nourrish leather shoes, I use good quality olive oil. An Italian shoes' makers told me :" leather is like your skin" So I use cleansing face milk to clean my leather shoes and, once a year, I store them with a thin layer of olive oil. ...You will get amazing effect! Only on leather. ..don t use is on 'nubuck'

[@aperson2020]

How did i get through 60 years of life without all this knowledge of daily practical application. What a great job and service you do for people. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@amymorrison6702]

You have the most practical videos! I never feel like I'm wasting my the watching these because these are things that I wonder how to Google all of the time. Thanks for sharing your expertise!

[@yusuffdeen4294]

Hey Justine I find this shoe cleaning videos cool coz they remind me about how I clean my shoes. Before now I used to think I was the only one that pay so much attention to cleaning shoes!

[@trimbaker1893]

Good Evening Justine, I admire your care and grace. You offer no offensive position or affect in your lessons. I know this sounds course. However, I mean it in the most kindly appreciative way. I truly enjoy your videos. Thank you for making them. I find you uplifting and a joy to behold no matter the topic. With full respect for your choice of topics...smiling, thank you, George.

[@אביבהטל-ר3ע]

Dear Justine, about leather shoes and accessories as well as leather clothes, in Florence the manufacturers use body cream or moisturizers to clean and refresh all leather goods.

[@emrambles7949]

SUCH good timing! I just came back from a trip to NYC yesterday. My almost-new suede ballerinas and Nikes have suffered quite a bit during all the walking and need a good cleanse, so this is absolutely perfect! Mainly happy about the advice for suede, mesh and white rubber as these are problems I'm facing right now :-)

[@anjazagoricnik6578]

I use toothpaste and toothbrush to clean rubber part on converse or similar sneakers. It work really well :)

[@yj-k1934]

Such a useful video Justine!... I feel the need to go and clean my suede boots now 😊

[@justineleconte]

+S Y Khan a very satisfying feeling 😁

[@melesak9708]

That is where I am going right now.

[@patricianorton3908]

I don't know what prompted you to start this video series but I'm sure glad you did! Because of my age and weight (76,180) many of your clothing "how to's" are not for me. But still, there is always some piece of advice that is oerfect for me! I look forward to your future 'fashion classes'.

[@EveLaRiccia]

This was the most useful how-to I've seen on KZbin; thank you so much!

[@selena1731]

I got my new tan suede boots dirty, didnt know how to clean them, and forgot about it. I get a notification that you uploaded this video! It was perfect timing! I love your videos and always learn something new from them.

[@justineleconte]

+Selena Acosta good luck with your suede boots 😊👌

[@lindathompson3660]

Hi Justine, questions for next weeks Q&A 1) How do you find/buy high quality wholesale fabrics that won't lose it's quality after washing or dry cleaning for your collections, Do you go to fabric mills or premier vision / some other trade show or individual fabric business? 2) what is the process to get the fabric, including do you need credit or an agent to show you around at trade shows or mills & how much is the minimum order ? 3) how much money do you need to properly start a fashion business for the first 12-18 mths? I hope you can help Thanks.

[@coradyne]

Q&A: - Do you have any suggestion for how (and when) to wear open toe booties, short sleeves sweaters and other garments that combine elements from two seasons? - Which kind of shoes can you wear without socks/stockings? (besides sandals and flip-flops). Should you wear stockings for an open toe pump? What about ballet flats? (those special socks keep falling off of my heel :( )

[@natalia6469]

Corina B. I think it depends on what style you are going for. Example; in Europe (at least where I live) it is considered childish and basically a terrible-fashion-decision to visibly wear socks with balerina flats or sandals. In Japan, especially according to Harajuku style, it is cute and perfectly fine to wear ruffled, colourful and patterned socks with your flats and sandals. It all depends on what impression you want to make and which style you are dressing according to. 🙂

[@masha7377]

I love going bare foot in ballet flats or loafers, but when it gets colder, I wear them with patterned nylon socks or tights. So the base is see-through but there is a pattern in "solid" yarn.

[@iyawakarehen]

If you wear them in the spring or fall (when it's not exactly cold but not hot enough to wear them alone), short/no sleeves sweaters go well with long sleeves blouses/shirts that are either a contrasting colour, a combination of white+dark or a vibrant colour, or black+light colour or pastels. I personally don't really find a point in wearing one by itself for the same reason I can't for the life of me understand why open toe or heel boots and booties even exist. Why would one cut off the parts covering the most sensitive to the cold areas from a thing made to keep you warm? As a general rule, if a shoe is completely closed under your ankle, it should always be worn with a tight, a stocking, or a sock. If it's covering half of the top of your foot and leather (think loafers/moccasins or boat shoes), my opinion is go with invisible socks period as full socks are ugly as hell in this type of shoe and no sock will make your feet and shoes stink like a month out of the fridge camembert. You can wear ballet flats and pumps barefoot if you can't deal with invisible socks and it's too hot to wear stockings or tights, in this case I like to add basic removable insoles to avoid slipperiness of leather insoles or the ruining of fabric ones. And as mentioned above, visible socks in ballerinas and pumps tend to extra tacky if the rest of your outfit does not call for this kind of fantasy although I 200% disapprove of socks in sandals in any kind of context. For a peep toe pump, some say stockings are an unforgivable sin (or that you should cut off the toe part??) but I don't mind it if the stocking are or at least look brand new or else you'll just look sloppy. And remember to get shoes the right size or use gel inserts if you don't want your toes to hang out in front of your shoe instead of sitting on the peep area lol.

[@cookie4168]

Thanks Justine, I used the vinegar and water method on the sued footbed of my sandals and scrubbed with an old wash cloth. They came back really nice and the vinegar eliminates bacteria and odors too!

[@TheDoriette]

I am so fortunate to have discovered your channel, Justine! You sound like such a kind young lady and I look forward to Wednesdays and Sundays when you have new videos. I hope you never run out of ideas for new videos; I love them! :)

[@melaninibaadaye4080]

I live this video. Very in depth of each and every type of shoe how it should be cleaned

[@laceymellott3442]

Very useful. I was just thinking about cleaning my Ked's canvas shoes. I'll pop them in the washer on a gentle cycle this week and see how they turn out. Thanks!

[@orlybuchbinder3585]

I had white sneakers with coffee spilled over them. I cleaned the stain with an old toothbrush and a "paste" made of backing soda and dishwashing soap. Worked like magic!!! I learfnef this from Melissa from Clean my space. This video was also very useful. Great ideas, as always.

[@gorejs8396]

Merci, Justine! Very helpful tips. I will no longer fear buying white shoes. Thank you for advocating for buying quality and taking good care of what you've bought.

[@justineleconte]

+Gorejs someone also said that toothpaste works great on white rubber 😊

[@gorejs8396]

Justine Leconte officiel How refreshing! 👟

[@ivajaric39]

Hi, Justine, thank you for the video! For the q&a: 1. Are you satisfied with how your first collection performed? Would you change anything about your process for the second one? 2. Can you tell us something about your youtube career? Did you have a plan about it? I tried to connect the dots by watching your other videos, and from what I can tell, your subscribers exploded at a certain point :D I think you deserve 11 million subs at least! We all have to know how to clean our shoes :-) Thank you so much, I love your channel and your personality!

[@georgiana1754]

I appreciate a lot that you are also concerned with caring for the clothes. On that note, could you please do a video on different types of wool (cashmere, merino, normal wool) and how to care for them?

[@nanamanah8191]

Cette vidéo vient de sauver mes chaussures!! J'avais deux paires de chaussures en croûte de daim que je ne pouvais plus mettre car elles étaient recouvertes de tâches dont je n'arrivais pas à me débarrasser... et grâce à cette vidéo elles sont comme neuves! Merci beaucoup Justine

[@fallOutGirlCharlotte]

Thank you so much, I was actually cleaning my shoes yesterday and thought that this kind of video would be really useful.

[@evabeck3348]

I'm so glad that I stumbled onto your channel awhile ago. My question is, "what or how did you get into the world of fashion ?" And my second question is, "what did you do to get into the world of fashion and what made you decide to KZbin?"

[@vivianlott6563]

Justine, I'm learning so much from you, thank you! One comment on running shoes, I'm an athlete and a marathon runner, I've found that machine washing my running shoes on a gentle cycle with little to no laundry soap works best and takes less time even though the manufacturers do not recommend it. I do always let them air dry.

[@justineleconte]

+Vivian Lott thanks for the tip!

[@AbigailWongDandioy]

seriously i was thinking about how to clean my boots few days ago and i woke up this morning to this video! HOW DID YOU READ MY MIND JUSTINE?!

[@justineleconte]

+Abigail Keeying Wong 😂😂😂

[@annakjrgaard1847]

Hi Justine, I just wanted you to know, that I used some of your tips about a capsule wardrobe for my two girls. They are still growing, so I have to buy new items for them quite often. But we talked about matchting everything and quality over quality. We all learned a lot! They also feel much better about finding there own clothes in the morning. More confident! (They are nine and twelve).

[@annakjrgaard1847]

Quality over quantity.. Sorry..

[@Dan_Chiron]

Here in México we use 'jabón de calabaza' (pumpkin soap) to clean most of leather items, like shoes, bags and belts (except those items that absorb liquids too fast, like suede). It's very mosturizing and makes leather last for decades. For patent we use mineral oil.

[@fatemesadattabatabaei3429]

That trick for white shoes...I really needed it, Thank youuuuuuuu Justine

[@justineleconte]

+fateme sadat Tabatabaei glad it helps!

[@FoulBayRd]

Thank you Justine, I wanted to comment on your suggested use of bleach. Water alone will not stop it's corrosive tendency. It must be neutralized with vinegar diluted with water. If you've ever spilled bleach on clothing, after continued washings, you can find holes developing where the bleach splashed unless it's neutralized with vinegar.

[@meamela9820]

For the Q&A: What are the essential tings you need when caring for clothes, shoes (your home) etc? Or do you have any tips about websites where I can find this type of information? I am trying to live as minimalistic and sustainable as possible and I have recently moved to my first own home (I'm 19 yrs).

[@dvdgalutube]

I honestly have been cleaning my shoes that aren't made by leather in washing machines. First I spray some oxi clean on the dirty part of the shoes and then put them in washer. This works best for running shoes. Shoes these days (non-leather made) are sturdy enough for washers to handle. Just my two cents, but I surely find ur video useful on leather shoes. Thanks!

[@oliviamason5814]

My question for the Q&A: What did you think of working in the beauty industry? And what is it like? I am thinking about which major I'd like to declare and a lot of that has a lot to do with what I want after college. I've been thinking about going into the beauty industry and would like all the info I can get. Thank you!

[@bethanytallmon9454]

No question, just wanted to say the color of your shirt looks great on you! Really brings out your eyes. Thanks for making so many awesome videos!

[@justineleconte]

+Bethany Tallmon thank YOU for the compliment!

[@Mygdalo]

Super useful video! Thank you so much!

[@suziechristman9771]

Hi Justine-apologies if this is a repeat but please consider a video similar to this on simple clothing repairs. Merci!

[@justcallmefriend8966]

I'm Italian girl and I always follow you 'cause I'm reflected in you. I love your channel, I love your videos and I love your style. You are so chic and so simple that's good !!

[@raheegor6254]

This is sooooo perfect. Thank you so much. I was just talking to my friends about this yesterday. I absolutely love how much information you have in all your videos. I'm so glad to be subscribed to you.

[@rizaamelia4951]

Thanks for educating me on (either daily or whatever) things I have been oblivious. Also, thanks for replying previous comments. 😁😁. So nice of you.. Bless you, Justine.

[@minion8]

tip for suede: there are suede brushes - made from rubber in a wave pattern instead of bristles - they work a treat

[@justineleconte]

minion8 thanks for the tip!

[@roksene]

Hi from beautiful Rocky Mountains (SLC), Fall again I wear a lot of suede , nubuck leather, shoes and lot of my coats are made from suede ! So, Justine I am trying that solution on my favorite coat, behind the neck line is dirty from my hair products, and body oils, not always wearing a scarf or mock neck sweater! , Just in time for fall is your video ! Great job! Thank you, I have been following you for over a year now, and it has been good for me ! To be more organized and writing down my jewelry project to get them ready for next weekend is Gem Expo fair in SLC!

[@poll2dock]

I use natural horsehair brushes. I borrow them from my horse's grooming tools. They're good for suede and the natural hairs are also great for shining smooth leather to a high gloss. Also saddle products work great for any smooth leather boots, shoes

[@chantal5676]

Very helpful. I always worry when it comes to shoes' cleaning. For the Q&A : What do you like the most about german way of life and what do you miss the most (if you do) about France?

[@SorayaAZ]

Thank you! I had already given up on a very good pair of Calvin Klein leather sneakers with white rubber sole. I'll try the acetone free nail remover, see if it works, because I really love them, they are so, so comfortable. That's the pair of shoes which made me realize the importance of wearing good shoes. 😍 Merci Justine!

[@sandramac60]

Your videos are SO HELPFUL for keeping fabrics fresh and natural, like when you first got them. Thank you!

[@JD-et2fe]

Right on time Justine. I was about to look for videos about removing stains on suede shoes, then I saw your notification.... Thanks!

[@flordelotus2184]

Thanks for these great tips, Justine! I'd appreciate if you comment on how to store shoes properly. I've stored mine in their boxes, but had some of my leather shoes stained with mold/mildew and couldn't get rid of the stains. Thanks and have a lovely Sunday!

[@huonghillarynguyen9762]

Love you, Justin so much for your guidance to clean all types of shoes. Wishing you the best in your life.🙏😍❤️👍

[@mariakanell5410]

Thank youuu!!!! that is a really helpful video cause many people buy shoes but without the right cleaning they think that they aren’t good anymore!!!!

[@soniyab7751]

Thanks Justine that was super useful!😊

[@fantasticjellyfish9189]

For rubber white soles I used a tooth brush and tooth paste mixed with little water and the result is amazing!

[@kj1227icecap]

That color top looks great on you!

[@antiantipoda]

I'd love if you could answer do a tips on removing stains from clothes/laundry in general. Your shoe treatment seems very reasonable, I wonder what you do with clothes.

[@DoctorAnne]

That was very helpful, quite a few of my shoes are in desperate need of cleaning.

[@chandaharkins4418]

You listen to your audience. Great job!

[@justineleconte]

+Chanda Harkins sure 😉

[@MsSneaky0815]

Great tips on the much neglected care of shoes. I have found a tip on "The Style Insider" recently to clean the white rubber part of shoes with tooth paste (which should be white too, I guess). It worked like a charm.

[@lisamcallister6534]

Appreciate your common-sense approaches. Great advice!

[@itsa_beautiful_day]

You encourage us to "find your style" in such lovely, practical, honest ways. When and how did you get your epiphany, if you'd like to share? And you are so very egalitarian, Justine. Thank you for your knowledge and most of all, thank you for your kindness and sharing. XOXO

[@victoriouszaisha5697]

Hey Justine, Your videos r out of the box and its a pleasure watching it. Plz film a video suggesting tips to learn French quickly. Some good institutes or colleges u can refer.

[@angelapirotta5076]

saving this video to refer to it time and time again. Thanks

[@moonsister5810]

That is really good info! I never used shoe cream, I have been using dubbing (leather fat for saddles) for smooth leather since my youth. It has fat and wax in it and it is colourless. It also comes in big(ish) pots and lasts for ages! My first pot was paid for in DM so I bought it pre 1999 and it still is not empty. You really only need a thin coat.

[@justineleconte]

+moonsister good tip!!

[@petraschagen]

I just wanted to say that I think that sweater suits you so well. It's perfect 💞

[@justineleconte]

+Petra Schagen thanks 😘

[@junej.8030]

J'adore votre chaîne, c'est peut-être bien la seule dont j'attends les vidéos de pied ferme! Bravo pour ce super travail!

[@justineleconte]

+Symbelmynë des Bruyères merci pour ce gros compliment!

[@elizabethleroux3202]

GREAT video Justine! Very useful! Just got a pair of used Suede Boots....

[@lisabmpls]

Your videos are all so great! I love them!!! For the Q&A, do you have any tips or ideas on how to get perspiration smells out of cashmere sweaters? I'm lucky enough to have found some consigned and vintage cashmere sweaters but a few have leftover sweat smell. Any guidance you can offer is most appreciated!!! 😊

[@wallihaley5194]

lisabmpls, have you tried getting them professionally dry-cleaned?

[@shirleyhook5436]

Great video. I learn something with each video I watch. How to clean a leather jacket. Or is it best to send to have it dry cleaned. Have a good week Love and hugs

[@rowanwax]

For q&a: how match patterns/prints together in an outfit?

[@fredrikabodemar5434]

I love the new bright background! And I love all your info, this is one of the best youtube channels I have seen, because it is really great information, not just bla bla but actually reaally informative!! And honest!! Thank you so much, I did my laundry today and knew more about how to care about the clothes because of you :) Have a wonderful day all of you!

[@morganavanniekerk6767]

Hi Justine, love your channel! I would love to see a handbag care and mend video.

[@MissRainbowColors]

Hi! Lots of questions:-I'd like to see a video about seasonal care of clothes! Things you do/check every end of season for the some categories and to store them properly-with capsule wardrobe there are categories were you have just one or two items... how do you choose them? I'm often afraid, when purchasing THE item (gloves, wallet etc) to buy something and two weeks later finding one that I like more, how do you manage it?-can you sew? Would you do some basic tutorial?

[@ulrikebogsch4805]

I have two questions for the Q&A: 1. What happens with clothing that is not sold by the fast fashion stores? 2. How can you wear nice clothes as blouses or flowy tshirts without being cold with this weather at thw moment?

[@janiceszwast6725]

I always enjoy your videos. I would love it if you would talk about men' s fashion. I think it would be a great subject for gift ideas with the holidays coming up.

[@MA-kw6cr]

Q&A: Can you please do a video about picking clothing color with skin tone AND undertone in mind. Since the two can create contradiction on the color palette. Thank you!

[@SusanSlattery]

Wow, I have fashion sneakers with a white tread....biggest issue is keeping it white. I will try acetone!

[@gnarbeljo8980]

Very good! I wish you had adressed cleaning the inside of these shoes too as it really determines the fraîcheur of a shoe and how long It's worth keeping. Some of these shoes are affected by perspiration, like running shoes/gym trainers, working boots and sheepskin or other winter boots in very hot materials (especially men's footwear) so advice other than specialty products would be very handy! 🙏

[@inkypinky4818]

My mom uses brown loaf crust to clean suede shoes. It works like magic. 💚

[@strawberry1025]

Fascinating, as ever. Love the tip of Windowlene for patent leather shoes which I wear every day. My aunt also suggests using a little bit of vaseline to nourish patent leather shoes.

[@yixinjournal]

I just use wet wipes follow by dry facial tissue. It works amazingly. And, use any oil to remove stickers at the bottom of the shoes.

[@Merima28]

Hi Justine, love your work. You've previously talked about buying clothes that are better quality and that will last longer as it's more sustainable- please tell us your suggestions about buying baby and children's clothes. As the kids grow that can become quite expensive as you can imagine. Thank you!

[@evghenianicolaou5327]

Can you please cover the topic of hair care and how to make your hair look healthy and voluminous? Thank you.

[@amethyst_travelbug468]

This vid is really useful now becauseI am storing my winter shoes too ❤❤❤

[@maryammalik9027]

So helpful x thank you love , I’ve been Lookin for such video for yearssss , you’re a god sent xxxx

[@djnina7]

Hi Justine! Would love to watch a video for daily and weekly skincare routine for different skin types!

[@irinanebosenko4755]

Q&A: Love your videos, Justine! Could tell how to choose merino wool sweaters and cashmere-silk sweaters? What to pay attention to, how these materials should behave during normal wear and care, and what is an andequite price for this type if sweaters? What do the price tags of $25, $70, or $300 tell me about quality? Thank you!

[@esperancacosta2437]

Loved this video. How do you clean inside the shoes and avoid any odour?

[@frusciantalx7046]

The black pumps in the beggining are gorgeous !