Many of us have heard that suede is only acceptable to wear during the cold fall and winter months. However, this is as bizarre as the "rule" of not being allowed to wear white after Labour Day. Summer is the perfect opportunity to experiment with wearing suede shoes.

ESSENTIAL STYLES

Suede shoes are extremely easy to style! Dressing more casual becomes the norm in the hot summer months, and suede is the perfect element to elevate your outfit. Slip on a pair of suede mules or slides for a casual look with denim cut-offs or cropped jeans. They're comfortable enough to walk around the city or lounge at the park on a sunny day. Or just as easily, pair dainty two strap suede heels with a wrap dress or pleated midi skirt for the perfect summer event outfit.

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Sam Edelman - Odila	Sam Edelman - Kenz	Bueno - Bowery

POPS OF COLOUR

Summer suede also allows you to experiment with incorporating more colour into your wardrobe. The bright summer sun influences us to gravitate to more pastels, yellow, and lilac instead of browns, grey, and black. Add a pop of colour to any outfit with our favourite Shoe the Bear Yasmin slide in lilac.

Shades of Summer:

Bueno - Hallie	Chinese Laundry - Yippy	Shoe The Bear - Yasmin

CARE FOR YOUR SUEDE

As for maintaining your suede to perfection, it’s easier than you think! Despite suede’s bad rep of being too difficult to care for and prone to stains; suede just needs a little extra love. Be sure to spray your suede before wear with a stain and water-repellent protector, we recommend Walter's Weather Guard. Then to keep your suede looking brand new use Walter's Suede Renew spray and a suede brush to gently brush the material and restore nap. Our suede care kits make it super easy to keep your shoes looking fresh out of the box!

Suede Supplies:

Walter's Suede Renew	Walter's Weather Guard	Walter's Suede & Nubuck Brush

Shop some more of our favourite suede shoes below and don’t forget to pick up a care kit! Don’t be afraid to embrace suede this summer!

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Nine West - Zoey	Sam Edelman - Ranger	Chinese Laundry - Pipa