Different material shoes has different maintenance method, just follow me, and I will tell you in turn...
Rubbed leather
Use a clean and wet rag (not a soaked one) to clean the shoes. After that, polish the shoes with shoe wax.
Embossed leather
Use a clean and wet rag (not a soaked one) to clean the shoes. After that, polish the shoes with shoe wax.
Milled leather
Use a clean and wet rag (not a soaked one) to clean the shoes. After that, polish the shoes with shoe wax.
Oiled leather
This leather has already been oil-soaked, so use shoe oil or shoe wax, and polish the shoes with a clean rag to protect them. Always use the same oil or wax.
Nubuck leather
Do not use water or oil. Brush the leather softly or use a special leather rubber or powder.
Patent leather
Do not use any shoe oil or any other cleanser. Just use a clean and slightly wet rag to clean the shoes. No cream or wax, or you may remove the paint.
Suede
Use a clean and wet rag, or a soft bristle brush to clean the shoes, and remove dust. Use protective rubber or a leather cleanser for a better protection.
Synthetic leather
Use a clean and wet rag with a neutral cleanser to polish the shoes.
Caution :
During the care process, please make sure to wear gloves and mask to avoid any skin and lung irritation.
When the process is over, put the shoes in a dry and dark place, and let them dry during 12 hours (sunlight may damage leather).
Daily Warm Tips
If the shoes are new, do not force when you put them on, or use a shoehorn. When you take them off, do not step on the heel or you may damage it.
Shoes with dark upper, if they are in a wet environment or simply rub, will slowly become lighter. This is a normal phenomenon. It is advised to not wear light color socks to prevent discoloration.
If the shoes have leather sole, try to not walk in water or on gravels. You can reinforce them with rubber bottom to extend their lifetime.
When you shine your shoes, do not put oil directly on the shoe, but on a rag you will use to polish the shoe.
Plated jewelries and other ornaments on the shoes will be oxidized when they will be in contact with water (during the care process or just by walking outside). This is a normal phenomenon.
Using too much shoe oil during the care process is definitely not a good thing for the shoes. On the contrary, oil excess will not be absorb by the leather, the shoe will get wet and will be damaged.
Wet and frozen grounds will damaged the shoe soil, and impact its antiskip capacity, without regards to its material, its elasticity, its wear and other features.
It is advised to wear leather shoes only every other day. After being worn a whole day, the shoes will be wet. That is why after getting home, it is advised to let the shoes dry in a dark place to avoid proliferation of any bacteria, and to let them breath.
When you do not wear the shoes, clean them with a clean rag or a bristle brush. After that, put a shoe tree into them to avoid leather distortion. If you do not own any shoe tree, you can also use paper balls.
During the care process, use water or cleanser. Pay attention to not soak the shoe inside to avoid any discoloration and damage. If you use shoe grease, be especially careful. If dirt penetrate leather once, it will be very difficult to take it back.
If the shoes are wet, use a rag to absorb water, and let the shoes dry in a dark place where they will dry naturally. Do not put them into the sunlight or dry them with an air-conditioner or hair dryer, leather would be damaged and shrink.
Special recommendations
(1) Afternoon, the best time to choose new shoes
Shoes which not fit you will hurt you more than all you can imagine. Normally, between 3:pm and 6:00pm, your foot volume slightly increase, so this is the best time for choosing the shoes that fit you the best.
You always have to wear shoes in which you feel comfortable, especially when the shoes are new. When you buy shoes, do never take some which not fit you. Width is as important as length, you have to feel good in them. The inside has to be comfortable, soft, flexible to avoid any skin irritation which may lead to blisters formation. Soft leather possess high ventilatory capacity and really fit to the feet. Suspension soiled shoes absorb chocks very well, please just pay attention to walk only on hard ground to avoid any uncomfortable feeling.
(2) New shoes also needs comfortability
You always have to wear shoes in which you feel comfortable, especially when the shoes are new. When you buy shoes, do never take some which not fit you. Width is as important as length, you have to feel good in them. The inside has to be comfortable, soft, flexible to avoid any skin irritation which may lead to blisters formation. Soft leather possess high ventilatory capacity and really fit to the feet. Suspension soiled shoes absorb chocks very well, please just pay attention to walk only on hard ground to avoid any uncomfortable feeling.
(3) Suit your daily needs
During your daily life, your foot are never at rest, some day you even can walk 20km. That is why the tip of the shoe has to be far enough from your toes, thereby there is a free space and you should not get any blister. When you buy shoes, please do not forget to consider your professional environment, its average humidity level, its average temperature level, the inside/outside factor and any other factor you are exposed to in your daily life.
Special caution for stilettos heels :
Wearing stilettos will hurt your feet, will badly impact your knees, your hips and your shoulders. To reduce these effects, it is advised to wear stilettos only occasionally. Generally, do not wear heels higher than 4 cm. If you often wear stilettos, it is advised to regularly practice stretching exercises, especially for calfs.
(4) Special caution for stilettos heels
Wearing stilettos will hurt your feet, will badly impact your knees, your hips and your shoulders. To reduce these effects, it is advised to wear stilettos only occasionally. Generally, do not wear heels higher than 4 cm. If you often wear stilettos, it is advised to regularly practice stretching exercises, especially for calfs.
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