You've paid good money for your leather shoes, so you want them to last. Here's five top tips to getting the msot out of them:
Clean leather shoes in a regular basis. To effectively clean your shoes without damaging them, use soapy water and a soft cloth and wipe the excess. Apply saddle soap all over the shoes, both inside and out and wipe the excess again. Dry the insides carefully. Place a sheet of tissue paper or a paper napkin within the shoe and leave it for a few minutes. Repeat the process to dry out the shoe completely. After this, sprinkle some talcum powder to absorb any lingering moisture. Remember that leather is skin, literally and figuratively, so treat your shoes as carefully as you would your own skin. If possible, clean the dirt off after every wear with a soft rag or brush.
Waterproof your casual shoes and outdoor leather boots with a quality shoe care product to screen your footwear from water, snow and salt stains. These products usually come on a spray. Apply good two to three coating to make sure that your shoes are covered properly. Reapply the proofing from time to time to guarantee protection from weather and water damage. Leather shrinks and gets hard if it gets wet, so waterproofing your shoes are essential. If they do get wet, let them dry naturally.
Condition your shoes to keep the leather soft and supple, to prevent cracks and to maintain a comfortable fit. Use quality leather conditioning oil or lotion. All-natural products are preferable as they allow the leather to breathe better, and harsh-chemicals can be damaging to the leather. Silicone-based products sit on top of the leather, helping it look shiny. Leather conditioners are available at most large pharmacy chains in the shoe-care section.
Store your leather shoes on shoe trees to take in excess moisture and maintain the shape of the leather. Do not put leather shoes near direct heat, and place them somewhere dry to avoid mildew. Do not put them instantly away after you take them off. Switch on the ceiling fan and allow them to air out. Leather retains moisture from your feet, which will in time cause it to dry and crack if you don't give them a chance to air out for a day or so. Shoes need at least 12-24 hours of rest between wearing to avoid distortion.
Repair minor shoes problems before they became lasting impairment. Broken heels and worn soles are not only unpleasant and can cause further damage to your shoes, but they are also uncomfortable to walk on and can be potentially unsafe for your feet. If you see anything that needs repairs, bring your shoes immediately in local shoe repair shops. - 16755
Clean leather shoes in a regular basis. To effectively clean your shoes without damaging them, use soapy water and a soft cloth and wipe the excess. Apply saddle soap all over the shoes, both inside and out and wipe the excess again. Dry the insides carefully. Place a sheet of tissue paper or a paper napkin within the shoe and leave it for a few minutes. Repeat the process to dry out the shoe completely. After this, sprinkle some talcum powder to absorb any lingering moisture. Remember that leather is skin, literally and figuratively, so treat your shoes as carefully as you would your own skin. If possible, clean the dirt off after every wear with a soft rag or brush.
Waterproof your casual shoes and outdoor leather boots with a quality shoe care product to screen your footwear from water, snow and salt stains. These products usually come on a spray. Apply good two to three coating to make sure that your shoes are covered properly. Reapply the proofing from time to time to guarantee protection from weather and water damage. Leather shrinks and gets hard if it gets wet, so waterproofing your shoes are essential. If they do get wet, let them dry naturally.
Condition your shoes to keep the leather soft and supple, to prevent cracks and to maintain a comfortable fit. Use quality leather conditioning oil or lotion. All-natural products are preferable as they allow the leather to breathe better, and harsh-chemicals can be damaging to the leather. Silicone-based products sit on top of the leather, helping it look shiny. Leather conditioners are available at most large pharmacy chains in the shoe-care section.
Store your leather shoes on shoe trees to take in excess moisture and maintain the shape of the leather. Do not put leather shoes near direct heat, and place them somewhere dry to avoid mildew. Do not put them instantly away after you take them off. Switch on the ceiling fan and allow them to air out. Leather retains moisture from your feet, which will in time cause it to dry and crack if you don't give them a chance to air out for a day or so. Shoes need at least 12-24 hours of rest between wearing to avoid distortion.
Repair minor shoes problems before they became lasting impairment. Broken heels and worn soles are not only unpleasant and can cause further damage to your shoes, but they are also uncomfortable to walk on and can be potentially unsafe for your feet. If you see anything that needs repairs, bring your shoes immediately in local shoe repair shops. - 16755
