How tragic. I really feel for you. :(

I’ve actually used sandpaper on suede before – not to take off nail polish, but just to improve the appearance of tired old suede. Worked like a charm. But, you have to be very gentle with the sandpaper so as not to completely remove the suede. Not sure how that will translate into removing the polish.

Also, if nothing else has worked and you’re ready to toss the shoes *shudders* try this first: Get some non-acetone polish remover and dilute with water. Use a Q-tip that’s only slightly dampened with the remover solution to gently dab at the polish stain. Change Q-tips often so the polish doesn’t smear into a bigger spot. Be patient and keep working at it. Once done, go back over the area with the detergent mix to remove any left over remover solution. I say use this as a LAST RESORT, because this has the potential to remove the suede color as well, and if it doesn’t work, there’s no saving the shoes after the attempt.

Good luck. I hope it works out. Also if, sadly, the shoes have to go to shoe heaven, you know that you’re required to buy five new pairs to replace them, right?

~Ellen