HOW TO CARE FOR AND PROTECT YOUR NEW INVESTMENT
DO NOT USE THE SAME PAIR EVERY DAY
Every day of use of the footwear requires a time of rest of the same, the condensation produced by the heat and the natural perspiration creates some excessive humidity conditions that require to the less than 24 hours to evaporate.
ANDl Heat and humidity harden and crack the skin more quickly. Therefore, if we avoid wearing the same pair of shoes two days in a row will beWe thus extend their life and at the same time maintain their level of comfort; a shoe saturated with perspiration overheats the foot.
HOW TO MAKE HUMIDITY DISAPPEAR
Wet shoes should be dried at room temperature. If the humidity level is very high, it is advisable to put newspaper in the shoes. the front part. We should never dry them in the sun, near the fire or other heat sources, as they will crack and age.premature lying.
CLEANING AND USE OF PRODUCTS
When cleaning, we should always use top-quality products. The most suitable products should have creamy properties, since, when dealing with leather, the cream penetrates more easily, moisturizing and nourishing.
First, the dust should be cleaned with a brush with a stiff bristle. Any mud - if present - should be removed with a damp cloth; and, once dry, the shoe polish or cream should be applied, preferably with a cloth using small amounts. A small brush can also be used to remove the dirt. the seams and folds.
It is advisable to use a shoe polish that is as similar in color as possible to that of the shoes, but if this is not possible, a neutral cream is suitable. The shine is obtained by penetrating the cream into the pores of the skin, but an excess of it would only clog them, preventing their adequate perspiration.
For soft cowhide we recommend wet cleansing wipes (baby wipes), as they help remove dirt while moisturizing. time. After cleaning, it is recommended to use small amounts of shoe polish (of a certain color or neutral) to make the finish even better. Then brush gently and it remainsthey will be like new!
OTHER SKIN TYPES AND THEIR CLEANING
Patent leather, which is currently used on special occasions, used to be cleaned with a damp cloth or with sour milk. There are currently specially designed cleaning gels on the market that we recommend for their ease of use.
Suede is cleaned with special brushes, and if these are metallic, they must be used with great care as they can damage the original texture of the skin, although Normally, a slightly stiffer bristles will suffice.
Some suede erasers are very useful for removing water stains and wear marks, especially on light colors. Some brands have waterproofing agents, which protect against liquids and delay the fading process caused by dust. For the most damaged suede, there is a shampoo that is applied with water and some stain removers that must be applied very carefully.
Nubuck generally benefits from the same cleaning products as suede, due to its similar texture.
In horse skins, cordovan and leathers with vegetable tanning processes, special attention is needed, which these skins deserve. Open pores, lack of shine, especially at the bending points, are closed by applying light pressure with a shoehorn or a small roller. polished wood, which restores the shoe's original shine.
THE LASTS
Shoes with excessive creases or turned-up toes create a sloppy appearance. These are clear signs that they need a shoe tree.
Nowadays, in addition to the classic wooden lasts, there are many other types, such as plastic, metal, etc. The ideal lasts would be the exact wooden ones used for assembly during the manufacturing process, made of porous wood and unpolished and unvarnished. But given the difficulty of obtaining them, we must look for the one that best adapts to the shape of the shoe, within the possible options. Most of those existing on the market, with different extension systems, springs, screws and so on, do their job quite well.
HOW TO STORE THEM AND WHEN WE GO ON A TRIP
To store them at home, the best are cotton or wool bags, and each one with its own shape if possible. For better storage and location, we recommend special shoe cabinets,
For trips we can use the same bags or individual bags to better fit them in the suitcase; this way they will not get mixed up with the rest of the clothes. Plastic shoe racks are the most suitable for these cases due to their light weight. It will also be convenient bring a small cleaning team.
