Carl Häßner - Liga - medium blue / cream white / cognac

Zeha Berlin shoes are made from high-quality materials. So that you can enjoy your new shoes for a long time, care instructions are included in every shoe box. Please read these carefully. Complaints resulting from improper care of the material cannot be accepted. 

BEFORE WEARING FOR THE FIRST TIME

We recommend waterproofing new shoes before wearing them for the first time. This creates a waterproof layer inside the material. This provides protection against moisture and dirt.

Apply three fine sprays and allow the shoes to dry well in between to prevent stains. The shoe must not be soaked. 

Don't forget the soles and edges when caring for your shoes. 

For smooth leather shoes, we recommend applying additional polish after waterproofing. The shoe polish provides protection and shine to the leather from the outside.

Please note: 

• Cream residue that remains on the shoe quickly becomes encrusted. This makes the leather look as if it has been broken.
• Shoes made of suede or nubuck leather do not tolerate waxes, greases or shoe polishes. When dry, the surfaces should be treated with a soft brush and a suitable care spray.
• Particularly color-intensive and light-colored models (e.g. Liga 855.0992) require careful and regular impregnation of the leather as color protection. This serves to prevent moisture-induced color loss and discoloration on light-colored leather parts and / or garments. Detailed care instructions are enclosed with every delivery.

PUTTING ON AND TAKING OFF SHOES CORRECTLY

A shoehorn should always be used when putting on shoes. This prevents damage to the material and extends its durability.

Shoes should be removed by hand. Never remove the shoes from the heel with the toe. This will damage the back cap of the shoe and the shoe will wear out.

WEAR BREAKS AND HUMIDITY

Leather is a natural material that is exposed to damp weather and mechanical activity. 

We therefore recommend shoe trees made from cedar or beech wood during breaks in wear. Shoe trees smooth out creases and help the shoe to dry.

Wet shoes should be dried immediately with a soft cloth and stuffed with paper towels/newspaper. Moisture is absorbed and the shoes are kept in shape. Then leave to dry slowly at room temperature. 

Never expose the shoes to a direct source of heat (heater, open fire, etc.). Heat makes the leather brittle and dries it out irreparably.

Also protect the shoes from direct light to avoid color fading.

CARE OF LEATHER SOLES

The sole leather is naturally abrasion-resistant. When worn, it thickens automatically and becomes water-repellent on its own. However, no other leather on the shoe is subjected to as much stress as the sole leather. To protect the soles permanently, the leather soles should be impregnated with leather sole oil at regular intervals. This keeps the leather soles flexible and increases their lifespan.

Any thread ends that may protrude during production are harmless and can be carefully removed with a flame (lighter).

REPAIRS

Shoes are subject to the natural wear and tear of everyday life. Regular and thorough care can delay repair work. Correct care also means that the need for repairs is recognized earlier. Worn heels, outsoles, sole tips or heel linings should be replaced at an early stage to protect the surrounding material. We recommend visiting a specialist company that is familiar with the repair requirements. The work of professionals is more durable and of better quality.