Leather Sandal Care & Size Guide: How to Clean, Condition, and Size Your Pair

A well-crafted leather sandal can last a decade or more — but only if you take care of it. Neglect the leather and it will crack, fade, and delaminate far sooner than it should. This guide covers everything you need to know: how to clean your sandals after daily wear, how to condition the leather to prevent cracking, how to dry them without damage, and how to find the right size when ordering online.

Part 1 — How to Clean Leather Sandals

After Every Wear

1. Use a dry cloth or soft brush to remove dust, dirt, and grit from the footbed and straps.
2. If the footbed is damp from sweat, stuff the toe box with newspaper or a shoe tree to absorb moisture and maintain shape.
3. Leave in a cool, shaded spot — never in direct sunlight or near a heat source.

Weekly Cleaning (for regular wearers)

1. Dampen a soft cloth with lukewarm water (never hot).
2. Add one small drop of saddle soap or mild leather cleaner.
3. Wipe straps and footbed in circular motions, lifting grime without saturating the leather.
4. Wipe away soap residue with a clean damp cloth.
5. Allow to air-dry completely before wearing or storing.

Dealing with Rain and Mud

If your sandals get soaked in a Dhaka monsoon downpour, do not panic. Blot away surface water with a clean towel — do not rub. Stuff with newspaper and leave at room temperature for 24 hours. Only clean and condition once fully dry. Drying wet leather too quickly (with a dryer or direct sun) causes it to stiffen and crack.

Part 2 — Conditioning Leather Sandals

Leather is skin. It needs moisture to stay supple. Conditioning replaces the natural oils that evaporate over time — especially in Bangladesh's dry winter months (November–February). A leather sandal that is never conditioned will eventually crack along the strap folds.

• Use a beeswax-based conditioner or a neutral leather balm. Coconut oil works in a pinch but can darken light leathers.
• Apply a thin, even layer with a soft cloth. Less is more — excess oil attracts dirt.
• Let it absorb for 20–30 minutes, then buff with a dry cloth.
• Condition every 4–6 weeks for regular wearers, or whenever the leather begins to look dry.
• Do not condition suede with regular conditioner — use a dedicated suede brush and protector spray.

Part 3 — Storage

• Store in a breathable cotton bag or the original box — never a sealed plastic bag.
• Keep away from direct sunlight, which fades dye and dries leather.
• For long-term storage (off-season), condition first, then stuff with acid-free tissue paper.
• Store upright or flat — do not stack heavy items on top of straps.

Part 4 — Leather Sandal Size Guide

RIZZ sandals follow EU sizing. Here is how to measure your foot accurately at home:

1. Place a sheet of paper on a hard floor. Stand on it with your full weight on that foot.
2. Trace around your foot with a pencil held vertically.
3. Measure the distance from the heel to the longest toe in centimetres.
4. Use the table below to find your EU size.

If your measurement falls between two sizes, go up. Leather stretches slightly with wear, so a snug fit on day one will be perfect by week one. A loose fit will only get looser.

Ready to find your size? Browse our handcrafted leather sandals and enter your EU size at checkout. All orders include COD across Bangladesh.