How to Make Your Favourite Shoes Last Longer | shoes

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How to Make Your Favourite Shoes Last
Longer   Shoes protect your feet. They also used
to provide comfort to your feet or to add pizzazz
to your clothing ensemble. Over the years, shoe
design has changed dramatically. Today, you'll
see all kinds of footwear ranging from the
bizarre to the sublime.
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But even if you have the most expensive and the
most gorgeous pair of men's shoes in the world,
it can still ruin your look if it isn't cleaned
properly. In addition, it can add years to your
favourite pair. So if you want to make sure that
your favourite kicks will be with you for years
to come, you have to take good care of it. You
have to observe the right cleaning methods
depending on which material your footwear is made
of.
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If you own two or more pair of shoes, it is best
that you create a "schedule" for each pair. Like
people, they need a day off. Your favourite
footwear can get tired, too. As such, you should
avoid wearing them for consecutive days,
especially if they are made of fine leather. This
can help preserve your footwear and minimise wear
and tear, which can significantly shorten the
lifespan of your favourite pair.
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Clean them on a regular basis, depending on how
often you use them. Like what was mentioned
earlier, the cleaning method depends on the
materials used to create the pair of your men's
shoes. For those made of leather, clean them with
leather cleaner to get the grime off the
material. Never use cleaners that contain acid or
detergent since they can damage leather. After
cleaning, apply conditioner to replace the
leather's natural oils.
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For footwear made of suede, on the other hand,
they can be cleaned with a soft clean brush. You
can also use suede bars to remove stain and dirt.
Such cleaning materials can also be used to clean
shoes made of nubuck. However, such footwear
should be applied with water repellent to ensure
its longevity. But no matter which material your
favourite pair is made of, it is best that you
avoid direct exposure to heat as it can cause the
material to dry and crack
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But what if they got wet? Well, make sure you dry
your shoes as soon as possible. However, don't
put them near a fire or heater as overheating
will cook the leather and cause them to become
stiff and brittle. The best option is to dry them
in room temperature and make sure there's air
circulating inside each shoe.