Can rain damaged Ugg boots be repaired?

I just bought brand new Ugg boots and sprayed them with weather proofer, but then got caught in a down pour. They were a gorgeous soft mahogany suede and are now crispy and a horrbile sandy colour. I will never wear them again like this but wondered if it is possible to restore suede back to its former glory? If so is this expensive? Any suede experts out there?

Can rain damaged Ugg boots be repaired?
There is a natural oil in leather, and the rain has washed it off, and as or if I remember correctly the weatherproofer is supposed to set for 24 hrs before you get them wet. I was told with the purchase of my UGGs to wash them about every 6 months in the washer in Woolite on delicate and hang them up to dry, folding down the calf part to expose more of the fleece. I do know that you can put them in the dryer (on one of the racks designed for a dryer for the air to circulate around the shoes or boots and not tumble them)on low setting. Try putting them in the dryer on low for about 6 minutes and see if they soften up. A little tumbling wont hurt them. It should help them. If this helps, try using a soft bristled brush and brush the suede. As far as the color change, the leather dye was poorly applied in the first place and has run because of the rain. And Leather Dye is available thru TANDY Leather, I dont have the site, just search it. UGG boots can be restored by UGG, it isnt as expensive as buying a new pair, and they do have a warranty, for 1 year as I remember, if bought from a reputable dealer. UGG's are supposed to be able to handle the snow slush without damage. I would think UGG would stand behind your pair as well. Dry Cleaners will send them out to a Leather Restorer, takes about 2 weeks, and I dont know of the cost.Or the exactness of the colormatch, but they will come back soft. Maybe 30 bucks. Good Luck.
Reply:Try brushing them with a soft brush...
Reply:sorry to be the bearer of bad news but no :[ sadly once theyre crispy theres no turning back!





I was going to suggest you buy the protection spray stuff but you already did and they still got ruined... hmm i think its time to induldge yourself and buy a new pair... haha nice excuse to go shopping!!





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