Kaps Bordeaux Nubuck Renovator Spray 111 – Suede and Nubuck 200ml

Description

Kaps Bordeaux Nubuck Renovator Spray 111 – Suede and Nubuck 200ml – deep wine red, put back where it faded

Bordeaux suede is a proper pleasure to wear and a nuisance to maintain, because a deep wine red has a long way to fall. As the pigment goes it drifts towards a dusty pink-brown, and it does so unevenly, so the toes and the flex crease end up several tones off the quarters. Nobody stocks the shade in a cream, and a neutral spray will simply preserve the fade.

This bordeaux nubuck renovator spray is the fix. Kaps build their renovator around pigment and an impregnating agent together, so it re-dyes the nap as it conditions it, and it does so without sealing the material: the leather stays breathable, which is exactly what suede needs. Shade 111 Bordeaux is a deep wine red rather than a bright one.

It is not only for shoes, either. Suede and nubuck bags, jackets and gloves all take it, and so do velour and many textile uppers.

Why choose the Kaps bordeaux nubuck renovator spray?

What a pigmented renovator does that a neutral spray cannot.

• It puts real colour back. This is a pigmented spray, not a conditioner with a hint of tint. Faded toes and worn heel edges come back into line with the rest of the shoe rather than merely looking cleaner.
• It conditions while it recolours. The formula nourishes the nap at the same time, so the suede stays soft and supple instead of drying out and going brittle where it flexes.
• The leather stays breathable. Kaps have deliberately avoided sealing the surface, which matters on a shoe you wear all day. Suede that cannot breathe is uncomfortable suede.
• It covers more than footwear. Suede, nubuck, velour and many textiles all take it, so one can looks after bordeaux boots, a suede bag and a pair of gloves alike.
• An even aerosol on a large area. For a whole boot a fine spray gives a far more uniform result than any sponge or dabber, which is precisely where a can earns its keep.
• A generous 200ml can. At £9.99 this treats several pairs and accessories over its life, which makes keeping a hard-to-find shade looking right entirely affordable.

How to use the Kaps bordeaux nubuck renovator spray

Work outdoors or by an open window, and always check the shade before you commit.

1. Brush the dirt off the shoes thoroughly with a suede brush, and let them dry fully if they are damp.
2. Mask any smooth leather trims, laces or pale midsoles you want to keep clear of the pigment.
3. Shake the can well, then test on a hidden area and let the test dry before judging the match.
4. Spray evenly from around 20 centimetres, keeping the can moving so no area is soaked in one pass.
5. Leave the shoes to dry naturally. Do not put them near a radiator, however tempting.
6. Once dry, brush the nap up with a suede brush so the material regains its proper velvety look.

My tip from behind the counter

With a strong shade like bordeaux, the mistake is spraying a faded pair once, heavily, and hoping. What you get is a dark, slightly matted toe and a lighter heel, because the worn areas drink far more pigment than the sound ones. Do two light passes over the whole shoe instead, drying in between, and give the worn patches a third pass on their own. Then brush the nap up properly, which is the step that makes the difference between refreshed suede and painted suede.

Specifications

• Volume: 200ml aerosol
• Shade: 111 Bordeaux, a deep wine red
• Type: Pigmented renovating and conditioning spray
• Suitable for: Suede, nubuck, velour and textile shoes, boots, bags, jackets and gloves
• Not suitable for: Smooth leather, which needs a cream or polish instead
• Application distance: Around 20 centimetres, in light even passes
• Article code: Kaps-suede-111
• Brand: Kaps, made in Europe
• Price: £9.99

Frequently asked questions

Will bordeaux match my wine red suede?

Bordeaux runs from a red-leaning wine to something closer to oxblood, so test on a hidden area and let the test dry fully before judging. Because the pigment settles into the nap rather than coating it, the result adapts to the shade underneath and a small difference generally blends away.

Can it change the colour of my shoes completely?

Not reliably. A renovator refreshes and deepens an existing shade, and it will darken a lighter one within reason, but it will not take a beige boot to bordeaux. That is a job for a proper suede dye.

Does it protect against rain?

It contains an impregnating agent, so it gives useful everyday repellency alongside the colour. For real weather, add a dedicated suede and nubuck protector spray once the renovator has dried and the nap has been brushed up.

Where can I buy the Kaps bordeaux nubuck renovator spray 111 in the UK?

You can order the Kaps bordeaux nubuck renovator spray 111 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.