Collonil Sand Suede Colour Reviver 095 – Nubuk plus Textile 100ml

Description

Collonil Sand Suede Colour Reviver 095 – Nubuk plus Textile 100ml – sponge-top lotion for pale suede

Pale suede is the most rewarding thing to own and the most annoying thing to keep. Sand, taupe and light beige show every drop of rain as a dark freckle, every brush against a car door as a shiny patch, and after a season the whole shoe looks grey and tired rather than dirty in any way you can point to.

This is the bottle I hand over in that situation. Collonil have been making leather care in Germany since 1909, and Nubuk plus Textile is their liquid colour care: a lotion with a sponge applicator moulded into the top, so you press it against the shoe and the product comes through the sponge in a controlled amount. Sand, 095, is the shade for light beige and natural suede.

It does three things at once. It protects, it nourishes the fibres so they stay soft rather than papery, and it freshens the colour, which is what makes the difference between a shoe that looks worn and one that looks new-ish. And it is not just for suede: Collonil intend it for nubuck, suede, textile and modern high-tech materials, so canvas trainers and mixed-material walking shoes are fair game as well.

Why choose the Collonil Sand Suede Colour Reviver?

• Colour, care and protection in one bottle. You are not choosing between reviving the shade and protecting the shoe. One application freshens the sand tone, feeds the fibres and leaves a water-repellent surface behind.
• The sponge top gives real control. A quick press releases a small amount exactly where you want it, which on pale suede matters enormously. Nothing to pour, no brush to clean, no overspray on the sole.
• Made for nubuck, suede and textile. One bottle covers suede boots, nubuck trainers, canvas uppers and the mixed materials on modern walking shoes, including high-tech fabrics.
• Keeps the nap soft rather than crusty. Because it nourishes as it colours, the fibres stay supple. Brush it up when dry and the nap comes back with its texture intact.
• Evens out the patchy look. Sun-faded toes, dark rain freckles and pale flex points all pull towards one tone, which is usually what people actually mean when they say their suede looks old.
• German quality since 1909. Collonil have been doing this for well over a century, and the consistency of the lotion tells you as much. 100ml at £9.99 will treat a great many pairs.

How to use Collonil Nubuk plus Textile 095 Sand

1. Brush the shoes clean with a suede brush so there is no loose dirt left on the nap, and make sure they are completely dry before you start.
2. Deal with any stains or shiny crushed areas first, using a suede eraser or a suede cleaner, and let them dry again afterwards.
3. Shake the bottle well. The pigment settles, and an unshaken bottle gives you a weak, uneven first pass.
4. Press the sponge top briefly against the leather to release a small amount of lotion, then spread it evenly over the cleaned surface.
5. Work across the whole shoe rather than only the faded part, so the tone lands evenly. Apply sparingly and build a second thin pass if you need more depth.
6. Leave the shoes to dry completely, then roughen the fibres up again with a suede brush to restore the soft nap.

My tip from behind the counter

Treat both shoes, all over, every time. The temptation with pale suede is to dab at the dark rain mark on one toe, and you end up with a patch that is a slightly different shade from everything around it, which reads worse than the mark did. Work the whole pair in thin passes, then brush properly when dry. That final brushing is what turns a treated shoe back into a suede shoe.

Specifications

• Volume: 100ml bottle with sponge applicator top
• Colour: 095 Sand, listed on the product as light beige
• Type: Liquid colour care lotion for napped and textile materials
• Suitable for: Nubuck, suede, textile and high-tech materials
• Not suitable for: Finished smooth leather and patent leather
• Finish: Refreshes colour, nourishes fibres and repels moisture
• Brand: Collonil, Germany, since 1909
• Price: £9.99

Frequently asked questions

Will it change the colour of my shoes or just refresh it?

It refreshes. Nubuk plus Textile is colour care rather than a dye, so it tops up the shade that is already there and evens out the patchy bits. On sand and light beige suede that is usually all you want. If you are trying to take a pale shoe to a genuinely different colour you need a suede dye, which is a different job entirely.

Can I use it on canvas trainers?

Yes. Collonil make it for textile as well as suede and nubuck, so canvas uppers and mixed-material trainers take it happily. Clean them first, mask the midsole if you are being careful, apply thinly with the sponge and let them dry fully before you wear them.

How often should I use it?

On pale suede worn regularly through a British autumn, once every few weeks keeps the tone even and the water repellency topped up. Beyond that, use it when you notice the colour going flat or the nap starting to feel dry. Brushing after every wear does more for suede than most people realise, and it costs nothing.

Where can I buy Collonil sand suede colour reviver in the UK?

You can order this sand suede colour reviver directly from Shoespecialist.co.uk. We offer free delivery on orders over £50, same-day dispatch when you order before 5pm, and a 60-day return policy.