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PFAS-free protection

GUARD 01

Rain & Water Repellent
$30 · 100 ml / 3.4 fl oz

An invisible, breathable water-repellent finish for the shoes and bags you actually care about. PFAS-free and non-aerosol — built clean from day one. You'll spend thousands on the shoes; spend 30 seconds protecting them.

Water-repellent — not a guarantee against oil or grease. Always test on a hidden spot first. Full application guide →

PFAS-freeNon-aerosolCruelty-freeShips from Indianapolis
What it protects

Suede · Nubuck · Smooth leather · Canvas

The details

Everything on the bottle.

A premium, PFAS-free water-repellent spray. It lays down a breathable, invisible finish that causes rain and everyday water-based spills to bead and roll off — without changing the look or feel of the material.

Shake well. Test on a hidden spot first. Holding the bottle about 6 inches away, apply two light, even coats — let it flash off between coats. Let dry a full 24 hours before wear for the finish to cure.

Safe on suede, nubuck, smooth leather and canvas. Always test a hidden area first; natural materials vary.

PFAS-free, non-aerosol and water-based. Water-repellent only — it is not a guarantee against oil or grease stains. SDS available. Keep away from children; use in a ventilated space.

The Ritual

Three steps. Then go anywhere.

01 — Prep

Clean & dry

Start with a clean, fully dry surface. Brush off any dust so the coating bonds evenly.

02 — Apply

Mist evenly

Hold six inches out and mist in smooth passes until the surface is lightly, evenly damp.

03 — Cure

Let it set

Leave to cure 24 hours. The shield turns invisible — and your pair is ready for anything.

Cures completely clear on every material we sell it for. If it changes the look of your piece, we refund it— that's the guarantee.

Re-apply when the water stops beading. The rite is the relationship.

The full guide — suede, leather, canvas, bags →

Worn & tested

What owners say.

4.7Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars6 reviews
5 out of 5 stars

Got caught in a downpour a week after treating them. Water beaded right off and the suede looked untouched. Zero change to the color.

Marcus D. · Verified buyer
5 out of 5 stars

I stopped buying sneaker sprays once I read the labels. This is the first one I trust near my kids. Works beautifully on canvas.

Priya N. · Verified buyer
4 out of 5 stars

Did nothing visible on my smooth leather tote — exactly what I wanted. Took two coats. Docking one star only because I wish the bottle were bigger.

Jordan T. · Verified buyer

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Complete the ritual

One step away from the full care set.

Coming soon

The Care Kit

A suede brush, microfibre cloth, and GUARD 01 — everything to clean, protect, and keep them looking new. Members get first dibs.