Today the shoe market is wide and abundant.a truly huge assortment, so sometimes it is very difficult to choose a suitable pair in all this variety. And how happy we are if we manage to buy fashionable boots or sandals at a reasonable price! Putting on beautiful shoes, people feel a surge of good mood, and the convenience and durability of flip-flops, sandals or sneakers provide daily comfort and give lightness to the feet. A favorite pair of shoes is worn more often, so it quickly becomes unusable. In addition, our ignorance of the properties of the material from which it is made speeds up this process several times. And to be completely honest, shoe care for many consists only of hastily removing dust with a damp cloth just before leaving the house. And we begin to reproachfully complain about the leading manufacturers, not suspecting that we ourselves are to blame for the fact that our shoes lose their original appearance. For example, the most fashionable and mega-popular sneakers now, if you violate the rules for caring for fabric shoes, will lose their original appearance very quickly. At one far from wonderful moment, as always, at the wrong time and inappropriately, the heels fly off, the soles fall through or the insoles suddenly twist inside, preventing the foot from feeling comfortable and convenient. Yes, such a pair can be repaired in a shoe repair shop. This will be much cheaper than buying another pair of shoes or ballet flats. But if you still decide to fork out for a new pair, then, after the purchase, be sure to pay attention to how to properly care for shoes, be they summer, winter or demi-season. Let me give you some simple, but at the same time very useful tips that will help extend the life of your favorite pair.
How to extend the period of wearing shoes?
First of all, ask the seller,what the shoes you like are made of. If they are made of natural materials, that is, natural, they should never be cleaned with water. Such care for leather shoes will quickly make them unusable. The same applies to suede. Remember that these very expensive materials instantly lose their appearance and are irreversibly damaged by water. Today, in specialized stores you can buy special products that provide proper and careful care for shoes made of genuine leather and suede. They not only effectively clean them from dirt, but also help strengthen and protect them from aggressive environmental influences. These can be all kinds of waxes, glosses, creams, and so on. You should also not forget about a variety of auxiliary tools that differ depending on the materials that were used to make your new pair. For suede, for example, there are special brushes with rubber bristles, and stains can be removed with sandpaper. With effective and, most importantly, safe care, shoes will retain their attractive appearance for a long time, and the environment will not have such a detrimental effect on their wear as it happens in the case of careless treatment, for example, in winter or in autumn slush. Shoes, boots or sandals made of synthetic materials, the so-called artificial leather, are not so capricious. It is much easier and more convenient to provide proper care for shoes made of leatherette. Such a pair is somewhat cheaper, but it also wears out faster than others, so it often becomes unusable. As practice shows, such shoes can no longer be repaired, you can only replace the damaged parts with parts made of more durable natural materials. By the way, did you know that shoes, sandals and boots with heels quickly deteriorate due to poor-quality or too worn heels? And although you can find a pair of factory replacements in any packaging box, we advise you to get rid of them immediately. It is more advisable to replace them with polyurethane heels. This material is quickly gaining a leading position in the repair services market, as good strength and excellent wear resistance have helped it earn a good reputation among consumers. Polyurethane heels and prevention can extend the life of your shoes. Today, manufacturers of these products also use durable metal grades. Of course, they are durable, but they create some inconveniences during their use. Therefore, if you do not want to make a sharp clicking sound while walking, informing everyone around you of your approach, then listen to the recommendations: any shoemaker will advise you to choose polyurethane heels. There is another important aspect in the question of how to care for shoes. In order for the pair to serve you longer, try to monitor the condition of the heel. As soon as you notice that the heel has become unusable, immediately take the shoes to the workshop. After all, a delay of a couple of days can "kill" the heel and even bend your shoes. Therefore, do not delay with the repair, this way you will not win anything.
Seasonal shoe care and rescue
In summer it is enough to wipe off dust from sandalswith a dry cloth. Even a child can easily handle this simple task. It is better to wash the soles of sneakers and other sports shoes with warm soapy water using a microfiber sponge. But with the onset of autumn rains and snowfalls, you should be more attentive to demi-season shoes and boots, as well as winter shoes. It is during this period that the most serious mistakes are made, so it is worth dwelling in more detail on the issue of how to care for leather shoes in bad weather. Let's say you came home with wet feet. First, take the necessary measures to avoid a runny nose, and then take care of your shoes. Dirt and melted snow will have to be carefully removed with cold water. And ordinary newspapers will help dry a demi-season or winter pair. They need to be stuffed into shoes damaged by slush and left to dry at room temperature. Are your shoes or boots very wet? Then replace the newspapers several times so that they completely absorb excess moisture. Never put shoes made of genuine leather or suede near a radiator, opposite a heater, next to a hot oven or near other heat sources. The fact is that rapid drying damages the material from which your boots or shoes are sewn, so unsightly cracks will soon appear on them. As an emergency measure for drying demi-season and winter shoes, you can use a vacuum cleaner, directing the air flow to the damaged pair, previously stuffed with paper. But experts do not recommend resorting to this method constantly, otherwise cracks cannot be avoided. After the shoes are completely dry, you can move on to the final stage. It consists of lubricating the demi-season or winter pair of leather with high-quality cream. If for some reason it is not available, use Vaseline, glycerin, vegetable or castor oil. But it is necessary to carry out such a procedure in any case, because it is also useful for shoes to relieve a kind of stress caused by the transition from a dry state to a wet one and back.
Regular measures for the care of shoes
Dirt and dust, getting on shoes, degrease themsurface. This leads to the fact that reliable-looking shoes, boots and boots suddenly begin to let moisture through, become stiff and turn once comfortable wear into a real torture of stiffness that came from nowhere. To avoid such sad changes, it is enough to apply a high-quality cream of a suitable color to the surface of the shoes once a week. This will clean it from dirt and preserve the remains of natural fat. Wooden shoe trees will help not to lose the shape of winter shoes waiting for their time in the closet. Do not be upset if you were unable to buy them. A worthy and inexpensive replacement for professional devices is crumpled newspaper. Distribute it inside the shoes so that it takes up the entire volume. But the appearance of cracks at the bottom of the shaft can be prevented if you fasten the top of both boots together with an ordinary clothespin. Do not crumple the backs - this looks unsightly. Therefore, always put on your shoes with a shoe horn. When taking off shoes and boots, do not help yourself with your other foot, stepping on the heel or heel. This method will certainly not pass without leaving a trace for the pair, and you also risk damaging or even tearing off the sole. Repairs will cost you a pretty penny. Humanity and shoes are old partners, so their partnership depends on how we treat our sandals, shoes, boots, and so on. Do we rely on "it'll do"? This means that we are forced to spend a considerable part of the budget on constantly updating our foot wardrobe, throwing away still quite intact items, which are simply embarrassing to walk in because of their lost appearance. But with proper care, shoes last a long time and bring joy when walking. It is a pity to part with such a pair, even if it becomes unfashionable. We recommend reading:
