Mode
PATENT LEATHER
Shoe material symbol: 
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Features:
- Glossy
- Very smooth surface
Properties:
- Leather with a layer of PVC or PU
Care:
- Dust is quickly attracted to patent leather shoes; clean your shoes regularly, in order to get rid of dust and dirt
- Brings the gloss back to your shoes
Tip:
Use a soft cloth to apply and rub in the patent leather shoe care products.
METALLIC LEATHER
Alternative material names:
Metal-layered leather, silver-gloss leather, gold-gloss leather, bronze gloss leather
Features:
- Glossy metallic surface with or without glitter effect
- Medium to high gloss
- Surface is smooth to the touch
Properties:
- Leather with additional layer usually of PVC or PU
Care:
- Brings the metallic shine back to your shoes
Shoe material symbol:
Tip:
Use a soft cloth to apply metallic care products in order to avoid damaging the sensitive upper layer.
STRETCH
Alternative material names:
Elastic, nylon, micro-fiber
Shoe material symbol: 
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Features:
Properties:
- Manufactured from nylon, PVS, PU, PA, PE or a combination of these materials
Care:
- Stretch shoes attract dirt and dust fairly easily; clean them regularly to restore their original colour and appearance
- As water can penetrate these materials with ease they should be water-proofed before wearing them for the first time.
Tips:
Only use shoe care products which are specifically produced for such stretch materials. Treatment with normal or conventional products can damage the stretch material so that it loses its elasticity or can cause stains.
TEXTILE
Alternative material names:
- Natural textile: canvas, cotton, satin
- Synthetic textile: PE, PA, cellulose, viscose
Shoe material symbol:
Features:
- Little gloss
- Woven fabric structure
Properties:
- Natural and synthetic materials
Care:
- Textile shoes also attract dust and dirt very quickly; clean them to restore their original appearance
- Water and dirt penetrate the textile very easily; it is important to water-proof new shoes before wearing
Tip:
Never wash textile shoes in the washing machine, the shoes could become damaged.