Are you using the oiled leather types like sahara? For smooth leathers, use a clean shoe brush to remove any dry or stuck dirt and later wipe down with a damp cloth. The basic topsider is meant as a disposable shoe, use it for about 2 years or so and buy a new one from Amazon for around S$60.
I have some very old loafers, I take care the upper by using a bit of shoecream to condition. Wear until the rubber sole thin out. Cobbler resole will cost $60.
Buy and throw away when the leather upper in good condition not Earth friendly.
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