Smooth, supple, and totally indulgent, there are countless things to adore about sumptuous suede. We’ve rounded up all the reasons we love suede – and why it’s a far less daunting material than you think!

1.       Colour richness

Moreso than a traditional leather shoe, suede has the ability to take on the deepest and truest colour intensity, thanks to its porous finish. From rich burgundy, mossy green and navy to classic midnight black, footwear is richer, bolder and more beautiful in suede – the Mindy style from Pons Quintana being a fabulous example.

2.       Touch of luxe

Its matte and velvety finish brings added opulence and elegance to every outfit, whether casual or dressed-up.

3.       Versatility

With its tactile texture, it’s a superior option for our artisans to hand-apply studs, diamantes, pearls and even glitter to suede in a fashion that will remain secure for seasons to come – take Egmont by Evaluna as beautiful example of craftsmanship with suede.

4.       Natural beauty

Like any type of leather, suede is a natural product and will wear, soften and develop personality and integrity as time goes on. Suede may develop small ‘character marks’ that simply tell a story of the journey the shoe has taken as part of your well lived life, and when cared for, will only look more beautiful with age.

5.       Easy care (yes, you can wear them in the rain!)

You read that right – and all you need to be as comfortable as we are with suede on a rainy day, is a game-changing waterproofing spray. It truly does work! And whilst we endorse our Wrens care range whole-heartedly, any leather waterproofing spray you have purchased from a reputable brand will do the trick.

Simply spray your suede shoes, handbags and jackets with a waterproofing spray before you wear them, and lightly top up each season as needed. We promise you won’t regret it.

But don’t just let us per-suede you – come in store to see our trained styling team and try the new season selection for yourself, we know you’ll fall in love with all things suede as much as we have.

For more inspiration, check out our AW22 catalogue for the latest styles in winter footwear direct from European artisans, hand-selected by us here at Mikko.

Happy shopping!

Michaela and the Mikko team

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