How to care for leather shoes?
How to care for leather shoes?
I think everyone will have more than one pair leather shoes, so how do we protect them so they can last longer?
The correct wearing habits can improve the durability of leather shoes:
1.CLEAN YOUR LEATHER SHOES AFTER YOU WEAR THEM
You can use a shoe brush or a microfiber cloth to wipe off the dirt and dust, giving you a quick clean after each wear.
2.PUT IN THE SHOE TREE
The cedar shoe trees will help a lot in maintaining your leather shoes in good shapes, but many people ignore this point. They will absorb the moisture and odour, keeping shoes’ shape properly to prevent creasing. This can effectively prolong the service life of your shoes.
3.USE HIGH-QUALITY LEATHER SHOE POLISH PRODUCTS
As we all know, in shoe care process, shoe polish products is the most well-known methods. It helps moisturize the leather while adding a layer of protection to repel dust and water. It also restores colour and hides scuffs and blemishes.
When applying shoe cream to leather shoes, it is better not to apply shoe polish directly on the leather surface. You can use a microfiber cloth in a circular motion. One more choice, you also can apply the shoe brush to work it in deeper. Finish off with a polishing glove and/or brush to buff the shoe and bring back the shine.
4.USE PROFESSIONAL LEATHER CARE PRODUCTS
When maintain leather shoes, avoid washing with water and contact with chemical solvents, and use special care products for leather shoes.
5.DON’T FORGET TO STORE SHOES IN A DUST BAG
When you don’t wear the shoes, keep them in a fabric dust bag to protect them while also allowing them to breathe.This will prevent shoes from being directly exposed to dust, avoiding dust entering the leather layers, leading to dyeing and degradation.
There are certainly other ways you can use to protect your leather shoes, but above will help a lot absolutely. Try these methods and you will get a different surprise~