How to care for your Freets

How to Care for Your Freets

No weather can hold us back – whether it’s sunny, rainy, snowy, or muddy, your Freets are designed for adventure. With that comes wear, but a bit of love goes a long way. Here’s your updated guide to keeping your barefoot shoes looking and performing their best.

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General Care Tips

If your shoes are wet:
✅ Remove the insoles and stuff the shoes with newspaper to speed up drying.
🚫 Avoid placing them next to direct heat sources like radiators or heaters – let them air dry naturally.

To freshen up the inside:
✅ Use warm water with a drop of mild detergent to rinse the interior – swirl gently with your fingers or a soft brush.
✅ Remove and wash the insoles separately.
🚫 Do not machine wash or tumble dry – it can damage both materials and structure.

Material-Specific Care

Each Freet shoe is made from unique performance materials. Here’s how to treat each with care:

How to care for Microfibre Freets?

Styles: Tundra, Mudee, Citee 2

These are built tough and love the outdoors.

• Wipe off dirt and mud with a damp cloth.
  

• Air dry at room temperature.

• Maintain suppleness and water resistance with a synthetic conditioner/proofer (e.g. Nikwax for synthetic materials).
  

How to care for Leather Freets?

Styles: Salcombe, Mudee L, York 2, Esk

We use high-quality Smooth or Nubuck leather that can be restored beautifully with the right care.

For Smooth Leather (e.g. Mudee L):

• Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
  

• Treat with a leather wax or oil (e.g. Nikwax Waterproofing Wax for Leather), wet or dry.
  

• Polish to your desired finish.
  
  

For Nubuck Leather (e.g. Richmond 2):

• To keep the original nubuck texture, brush dry with a nubuck brush.
  

• Prefer a polished look? Apply wax oil and buff to a smooth finish.
  

• Always start by wiping clean with a damp cloth.

How to care for BottleYarn Freets?

Styles: Skeeby, Milo, Keld 2

Made from recycled plastic bottles – durable and low-impact.

• Let dirt dry, then brush off.
  

• For stubborn marks, gently hand wash with warm water and a bit of mild detergent.
  

• Rinse and air dry

How to care for CoffeeYarn Freets?

Styles: Tanga 2, Pace

Coffee-based yarns are quick-drying and breathable.

• Let them dry naturally.
  

• Brush off surface dirt.
  

• Hand wash in lukewarm water with mild detergent if needed.
  

• Rinse and air dry fully before your next adventure.
  

💚 Final Tip:

A few minutes of care keeps your Freets going strong for the long run. Clean, dry, and condition regularly, and they’ll reward you with comfort and durability mile after mile.