Wool Clog Care instructionsUpdated 10 months ago
My old wool clogs tore or have a hole, can you help?
Wool is durable but not indestructible. Sometimes small nicks and cuts from bumping into things or constant rubbing of the microscopic wool fibers can result in bigger tears and holes. We don't offer repair services but many issues can be sewn closed and you can extend the life of your clog. If you don't have the materials or skill to do this yourself, we recommend taking them to a local seamstress or shoe repair shop.
My old wool clogs are separating from the bottom, can you help?
We don't offer repair services but many instances of delamination can be solved by using a contact repair cement. We recommend and sell Barge Repair Cement.
For instructions on how to use Barge repair cement visit our Care Page and scroll down the section titled: "How to Repair your Sole if it Detaches." If you prefer to have this professionally done, we recommend taking them to a local shoe repair shop so you can extend the life of your clog.
My old wool clogs are starting to smell, what can I do?
Here are a few tips/tricks to try - (all to be done at your own risk):
● Clean out any loose dirt will help. You can use a soft nylon brush to lightly loosen any dirt from the wool fibers and shake them out and/or lightly vacuum them. We do offer a nylon wool brush
● Lightly sprinkle baking soda into the wool uppers and leave it for 12 to 24 hours to absorb lingering odors and moisture.
● Place a scented dryer sheet inside of each clog to help absorb odor and keep the slippers smelling fresh.
● One last trick we have heard can work is to mist the clogs with a solution of 2 tbsp. tea tree oil and 1 cup water and allow them to air-dry once a week. Tea tree oil is an antifungal that will help to keep your slippers clean.
If all that fails, it may be time to try a new pair!!
My wool clogs got wet, how do I dry them safely?
It's ok for your wool clogs to get a bit damp. Simply let them air dry away from a heat source and they should be just fine. We do not recommend soaking the felt as they can loose their shape.
Repeated exposure to water can weaken the adhesive between the wool and the footbed. Eventually, you may need to repair this adhesion. For instructions, see the question above titled "My old wool clogs are separating from the bottom, can you help?"
My wool clogs got wet and they shrunk or stretched. Is this fixable?
Shrinking: If your clogs become saturated with water and external heat (even sun) is applied, you run the risk of them shrinking. This is akin to how the felting process works. As such, we recommend never fully saturating your wool clogs or shoes and certainly never applying heat.
If your clogs have shrunk and are now dry, we recommend re-dampening them with a spray bottle of water, inserting your feet and then stuffing them to maintain your foot shape. Allowing them to air dry around your foot without walking in them is the best method for stretching.
Stretching: Once clogs or shoes have stretched, it's very difficult to return them to their original shape in a controlled way.
One option is to wet them with a spray bottle, insert your feet and apply gentle external heat such as with a hair dryer to only the top of the shoe. This may slightly shrink the wool, but this method is not without risk, as it can warp the wool or damage the sole adhesion.
* Please note: Both of these methods are at your own risk and we do not offer guarantees or replacements for damages due to water.