Care for your merino wool barefoot shoes
Our barefoot shoes made from Merino wool are true superstars. They warm your feet in winter and cool them in summer. They are completely breathable and transport moisture to the outside, but are also water-repellent. Merino wool even has antibacterial properties and unpleasant odors do not even arise. In order to preserve these incredible functional properties for a long time, we will give you tips on how to clean and care for your Merino shoes.
Our barefoot shoes made from Merino wool
Our LIQE model is made from the finest merino wool. You can find the sneaker in many great colors. Now you are spoiled for choice! As soon as your first pair arrives, you will fall madly in love and will definitely order the second pair in a different color soon.
What is Merino Wool?
The particularly high-quality Merino wool comes from Merino sheep, which were originally only native to North Africa. Their fur makes them perfectly equipped for the extreme weather conditions in the desert climate: extreme heat during the day and extreme cold at night.
The Merino sheep probably came to the Iberian Peninsula with the Berbers as early as the 13th century. The Kingdom of Castile in what is now Spain was known for the trade in high-quality Merino wool for many centuries. That’s why it was colloquially called “Spanish wool”.
With the advent of all kinds of textiles, merino wool has been almost forgotten, but has been making a big comeback in recent years. The textile industry has discovered this wonderful material for functional clothing. Merino wool is not only temperature-regulating, but also water-repellent and antibacterial. It doesn't scratch and just feels comfortable.
Merino sheep are now found all over the world. However, Australia has emerged as the main producer of Merino wool.
Cleaning Merino shoes
Merino wool is robust and durable, but you should never put your shoes in the washing machine! It can happen that the wool contracts and your shoes become too tight.
What's much worse is that you wash out the lanolin it contains. This wool's own fat ensures the water-repellent effect. If you care for them properly, you don't have to waterproof your Merino shoes.
The best way to clean your Merino shoes is with a soft brush. If there is stubborn dirt built up that you can't remove with a dry brush, try it with a damp sponge.
Waterproofing your Merino shoes
If you still want to waterproof your barefoot shoes, we recommend it Carbon Pro from Collonil. With this waterproofing spray, which you can use on all surfaces, the breathability of your merino shoes is maintained 100%.
