Spring is just around the corner and surely you already have plans to take out a little more summery shoes for this time of year and put away the winter boots. But when you do, surprise, those ankle boots or sandals that you wanted to wear are made of foxes. So that this does not happen to you again, follow these tricks that we will discuss below.
- Put the shoes in their boxes. It's fundamental. Don't throw away the boxes of those shoes you adore. When you get home, store them in their original box or, failing that, in a similar one. In this way you will be able to keep them free of dust and you will prevent them from coming into contact with the rest of the footwear, protecting them from stains and scratches.
- Change the soles. A new sole is a great way to extend the life of your beloved shoes. There is rubber or wood. The rubber one is the most recommended and you can change it as soon as you buy them, or when you go to save them for the next season. Also take the opportunity to put some new insoles so that they remain as comfortable as the first day.
- Always have a marker at hand. The marker trick never fails. Helps hide small scratches. If the line is very deep, the marker is of no use and you should immediately go to the shoemaker's or resort to a dye bath.
- The magic eraser. Suede or suede are very delicate materials and difficult to clean. In these cases, a magic eraser always comes in handy. These are white sponges that remove difficult-to-clean stains. Of course, it is key that you act as soon as you see the stain.
- Clean them thoroughly. If you are not going to use them for a while, clean them very well with shoe polish, horse grease or another product before putting them away.
- Act fast. Don't waste time when a problem arises with your shoes. If you see a stain, clean it immediately; if a heel breaks, take them quickly to the shoemaker. Do not wait, because the problem may not have a solution.
- If they rub against you... The rubs cause wounds that you must treat immediately to avoid staining the inside of the shoe and deforming it due to painful gaits. If you resort to plasters, it's better to put them on your shoes than on your feet.
- Keep a spare pair in the car. The car pedals can deform the shoes. Therefore, wear more comfortable shoes or ones that you don't mind damaging.
- Limit their use. The Golden rule. Avoid wearing your favorite shoes one day and another too. It is better to allow 24 hours for them to breathe.
