More detailed information about shoes care will follow through various posts over time but some of the subjects covered will include;
- Cleaning/polishing
- Repairs
- How to dry wet shoes/heat damage prevention
- Maintaining suede nubuck and other materials
- How to get the best out of soles
- General care
- Products to aid shoes care.
- Things not to do
Certainly one of the most effective and simple ways to increase the life of your shoes is to make use of shoe trees, preferably aromatic cedar wood shoe trees, all you need to do is insert them into your shoes whenever they are not being used. There are many benefits to using trees including protection of leather, fabric, stitching and soles from moisture, acid and salt damage. This in turn reduces cracking and deterioration. The aromatic oil works to kill germs and keep the shoes smelling good with their distinctive sent for life. They smooth out creases and wrinkles both inside and outside of the shoe, helping them keep their shape and ensuring continued comfort.