Shoes are meant to be worn, and worn out. But that doesn’t need to happen fast. A protective spray is the simplest, most effective way to shield your sneakers from rain, dust, dirt, and daily damage. Regular shoe protection means less cleaning, fewer replacements, and a lower environmental footprint: the longer they last, the less waste you generate. So let’s get into it!

How does a shoe protection spray work?
How To Protect Shoes: Step-by-Step
How Often Should You Protect Your Shoes?
Why Choose the DFNS Footwear Protector?

How does a shoe protection spray work?

Waterproof sprays create an invisible barrier on your shoe's surface, repelling liquids and blocking stains before they set. Our Footwear Protector keeps your sneakers stain-free and water-repellent without altering their color or texture. The water-based, PFAS-free formula works on a wide range of materials – from rubber to canvas, leather, pleather, and even suede and nubuck – by penetrating the shoe's fabric covering every individual fiber to lower surface energy so liquids bead up and roll off instead of soaking in. Our solution:

• Extends the lifespan of your footwear
• Non-toxic formula: safe for indoor use, gentle on materials and the environment
• Fast drying (approximately 20 minutes)
• Does not affect breathability or appearance

How To Protect Shoes: Step-by-Step

1. PREP 

Dry Brush your shoes first to make sure they’re clean and dry.

2. SPRAY

Hold the bottle 20 cm / 8 in away from your shoes and spray evenly on their surface.

3. DRY 

Air-dry out of direct sunlight for 20 minutes (yes, that’s it).

How Often Should You Protect Your Shoes?

Not all sneakers are destined to live the same life. Reapplication frequency depends on how often you wear your shoes:

• Daily wear: reapply approximately every 4 weeks
• Occasional wear: protect approximately every 3 months

As a general rule, reapply when you notice water is no longer beading off the surface.

Why Choose the DFNS Footwear Protector?

We're the experts in footwear and apparel care, trusted by leaders like adidas and The North Face, and committed to designing solutions that keep your favorite apparel in play for longer, without compromising on quality or sustainability.

Our Footwear Protector spray keeps your sneakers stain-free and water-repellent, rain or shine. Our solution is:

• Pfas-free, water-based, and safe to spray indoors
• Safe for mesh, canvas, rubber, suede, nubuck, leather and pleather
• Quick to dry
• Packed in our alu-air© can – the world’s first aluminum air-powered device, designed to tackle plastic waste and carbon emissions
• Available in our 100 ml alu-air© can, so you can take it anywhere you go

Get your Footwear Protector and keep your shoes protected against whatever comes next.