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How To Prolong Your Footwear

By Joanna Walsh


Buying shoes can be fun and exciting. There is nothing better for a fashionista than scoring a great pair of shoes or boots. If you love collecting footwear and you want to make sure that they last as long as possible, getting the right leather shoe care products is essential. Here is what you need to know when shopping for these products.

One of the first things to consider is what kind of leather your shoes are made out of. For example, caring for suede requires different tools and products than other types of leathers. By identifying what materials you are dealing with and researching if they have any specific care needs can save you time and money in the long run.

Narrowing down what you are looking for will help save you time and money. For example, you need to consider if you are looking for cleaning products or if you want to protect your investment against moisture and salt. Another category of products relates mainly to storing shoes and boots safely so that they are not damaged or lose their shape.

If you want to clean and polish your leather footwear, you will need to put a basic kit together. You should look for brushes to clean off dirt and to apply polish. You should also invest in another cloth that can be used to polish your footwear and another brush that can be used to buff off the polish once it has dried.

You want to make sure that you are not getting the most inexpensive polishes that are available. You should ensure that the products you buy contain natural emollients that will keep the hide nice and supple. You need to ensure that the hide used to create the footwear does not dry out and crack or flake off.

Wet climates have their own challenges. Water and salt is bad for leather footwear. A good spray can help repel water and allow salt to be brushed off instead of permeating deep into the shoe or boot. A good spray should work well for leather and suede although it may need to be applied in different ways. You may also need to reapply the product part way through the wet weather in order to make sure it is properly shielded from damage.

If you want to make sure your shoes and boots are stored properly, make sure you look at a few key items. Its always a good idea to keep footwear in the original boxes as they can shield against damage, dust and scratches. If you have boots, you may want to invest in ankle forms that slide down inside the boots. These keep ankles from collapsing and can keep your prize boots looking their best.

If you want to start shopping you have many places to look. A good place to start is a shoe repair store. They often sell many different footwear related items and can advise you on the best products as well as their proper use and application. Then you can feel confident that your investment will stay looking great for years to come.




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