Leather goods are one of the few items in which many consumers take great pride in owning. It is a special covering, after all, as each hide tells a story. Since it is so different from natural or man-made fibres the cleaning and care of leather needs special attention. Whether your shoes, handbags, luggage, clothes or furniture look scruffy, this compendium is here to help. Armed with this profound knowledge, some practice and the proper tools and supplies, virtually anyone can become a leather-cleaning expert. The author, Axel Himer, is often regarded as the best shoe manufacturer in Germany: customers who completely put their trust (and feet) in Himer are Arnold Schwarzenegger, Franz Beckenbauer and racing driver Giancarlo Fisichella. A pair of handcrafted shoes from Himer start from around €2000 but as they are perfectly handcrafted in buffalo, calf or lamb leather to accurate measurements of customer’s feet and have an average life of around 20 years, it’s certainly money well spent. Axel Himer has done an exceptional job in assembling this ultimate step-by-step guide for the proper cleaning and care of all types of leather. Let’s get going!