What is IMBOX? Everything You Need to Know About This Game-Changing Shoe Technology

A good pair of shoes is an investment. Whether you've treated yourself to a smart leather boot or a comfortable everyday walker, it makes sense to keep them looking their best for as long as possible. That's exactly what IMBOX is designed to help with.

In this guide, we cover:

• What IMBOX is
• How it works
• Which styles it's available on at Pavers
• How to get it applied — in-store and online

What Is IMBOX?

IMBOX is a professional shoe protection service, available in footwear and outdoor retailers worldwide. It uses a patented, Danish-engineered machine to coat your footwear in a protective shield, one that's invisible once applied and takes less than 60 seconds to do.

The treatment is designed to protect your shoes from the kind of everyday damage that's hard to avoid, such as water, dirt, salt, and sun exposure. Think of it as a reliable layer of defence between your shoes and whatever the day throws at them.

How Does IMBOX Work?

The IMBOX machine applies a fine, even coating to the outside of your shoes, bonding to the surface of the material to create a barrier that repels the elements. Here's what it protects against:

The coating is completely invisible and doesn't affect the look, feel, or breathability of your shoes. It simply works quietly in the background, keeping them in better condition for longer.

Why Is Shoe Protection Worth It?

Shoes are exposed to a surprising amount of wear from the outside, not just from walking, but from weather, road salt, and sun. Most people don't think about protecting their shoes until the damage is already done: a watermark on suede, a salt tide mark on leather, or fading on a favourite pair.

IMBOX takes that worry off the table. A single treatment, applied before you've even worn your shoes, can make a significant difference to how well they hold up over time.

Which Pavers Styles Can Be Treated With IMBOX?

IMBOX works on the vast majority of shoe materials, making it suitable for a wide range of our footwear. If you're browsing our collections, look out for the IMBOX option in your basket when the product is added to see whether it's available for that style.

Here are some of the categories where you'll find IMBOX available:

• Women's shoes
• Men's shoes
• Women's boots
• Men's boots
• Walking shoes & trainers

There are just two exceptions, styles where the treatment isn't compatible with the material:

Patent leather: Patent leather has a high-gloss lacquered surface that is non-porous by nature. Because the IMBOX coating needs to bond with the material, it simply can't penetrate or adhere to that sealed finish in the way it would on leather, suede, or fabric.

Wellies: Rubber is a naturally waterproof, non-absorbent material, which means it has no surface porosity for the treatment to bond to. As wellies are already built to repel water and mud, the IMBOX coating wouldn't be able to take hold or add any meaningful protection.

Outside of these, you'll have the option to add IMBOX to a wide range of styles.

How Do I Get IMBOX Applied?

There are two easy ways to get your Pavers shoes treated with IMBOX:

In-store: Visit any Pavers store and ask a member of the team about IMBOX. The treatment takes less than 60 seconds and can be applied while you wait — it really is that quick.

Online: When shopping for applicable styles on our website, simply tick the IMBOX box at checkout for just £3.99. Your shoes will be treated in our warehouse using the same professional IMBOX machine before being packed and shipped to you, so they arrive already protected and ready to wear.

A Simple Step That Protects Your Investment

Good shoes deserve good care. IMBOX is one of the easiest and most effective ways to keep yours looking better for longer, protecting against the everyday elements that cause the most damage.

At Pavers, we want your footwear to feel as good on day 100 as it did on day one. IMBOX helps make that possible.