3 basic steps to preserve a pair of boots
With their extraordinary beauty and excellent warmth and durability, men's leather boots are increasingly showing their place in the hearts of men. However, there is a problem here, that the wet weather of Vietnam will greatly affect the longevity of the leather shoes, so the knowledge of preservation and hygiene for them is extremely necessary to maintain their inherent strength. The care of high-heeled shoes is similar to the high-end men's western shoes. Let's take a look at the basic steps and tools needed to take care of a pair of boots.
Basic accessories for cleaning men's leather boots
In order to be able to safely clean a pair of leather shoes without losing the beauty of your shoes, you need to use the following items: sponge or an old toothbrush. soft hair, a special brush for leather shoes, a clean, soft cotton towel, a leather conditioner and a spray bottle. At first glance, these items are quite complex, however, and they are all sold at shoe repair shops. If you regularly use leather shoes, the purchase of these specialized items is never excessive.
How to preserve men's leather boots
Step 1: Wipe off your men's leather boots
Not only for men's leather shoes, the first step to take before starting the "job" of taking care of the shoes is to clean them from stains and dust so that storage is easy as well as the effect will be higher. First, use a soft sponge or a soft bristle brush to gently brush around your shoes, then use a damp towel to wipe off the dirt. Remember, rub the brush in the direction of the circular motion with a gentle force so as not to scratch the surface of the shoe. With more stubborn stains, repeat the action one or more times until the stain goes away. After wiping off your shoes, wait for them to dry before proceeding to the next step. Do not rush to use the dryer or drying your shoes in the sun, everything will dump the sea!
Step 2: Use leather conditioner
This step is important because it will help your shoes restore beauty as new. There are many types of leathercare products available today, but leather conditioners are still the most popular. However, you should carefully identify your shoe material as shiny or suede to buy the right type of product for every leather type.
Once you have chosen the right product, apply a small amount of liquid to the surface of your shoe by hand or it is best to use a clean, dry cotton towel to apply it in a circular motion. Make sure you cover the oil over the shoe surface before proceeding to the next step. Especially, in areas where the skin is cracked, scratched or wrinkled, you should use a bit more solution to the cracks that disappear. Then, wait for a while to moisturize the leather.
Step 3: Preserve a pair of boots
The final step is to ensure your high-heeled shoes are in good condition with a protective coating and waterproofing. Because the leather is water-repellant and moisture-prone to storage in high humidity environment as in Vietnam, you should pay attention to choose a product suitable and sufficient quality to bring the best effect.
Also, if you do not want to continue using them, put a small bag of baking soda and insert the newspaper into the shoe to keep the shoe form, while helping to hydrate the leather. Then, put your shoes in closed plastic bags or shoe boxes and keep them away from the ground to prevent your shoes from being exposed to the moisture of the floor.
If you continue to use your shoe, after shading your leather, shoe polish to protect the shoe and prevent water from dripping while keeping your shoes shiny.
Very simple, right? Wish you success in keeping your men's leather shoes longer!