Monday, April 13, 2015

How To Select The Right Leather Shoe Care Products For Your Needs

By Joanna Walsh


If you have invested a lot of money in your footwear, you will want to make sure you are taking care of it properly. This means buying the right leather shoe care products. If you are in the market for care items for your favorite footwear, here is how to pick the right items for you.

It pays to know what kind of leather your shoes and boot are made out of. This is because different kinds of leather need different handling and treatment. Suede needs to be treated in a different way and you cannot use the same kinds of polishes or sprays on them. If you do, you can harm the surface texture and it may lead to irreparable damage.

If you want to narrow down your search it is important to be able to categorize the different care items that are available. For example, many are related to cleaning and polishing boots, booties and shoes. Others are designed more towards storing these items or helping them maintain a specific shape. You need to think about what you are looking for before you go shopping.

If you want to clean and polish your leather footwear, you will need to put a basic kit together. You should look for brushes to clean off dirt and to apply polish. You should also invest in another cloth that can be used to polish your footwear and another brush that can be used to buff off the polish once it has dried.

When looking for polish, you will notice that there are many different versions on the market. Some are a paste and others are a liquid. The kind you choose will depend on your preference. Just remember that a good polish will accomplish two things. The first is that it will cover any areas where the footwear is worn or scuffed. The second is that it will condition the leather and return needed moisture to it. You want to prevent any cracking or flaking that can shorten the lifespan of your footwear.

Protective spray is also important. Look for products that repel moisture. Some climates will be so wet that these products will need to be applied several times throughout the year. If you have footwear that is made out of suede, you will want to make sure that the products you buy will work on this type of leather as well as hide that does not have the surface texture that suede does.

Once your footwear has been cleaned and protected you will now need somewhere to put it. You may want to consider investing in a storage system that will prevent accidental damage and help keep your collection organized. You may also want to think about buying stretchers and boot forms that will help your footwear keep its original shape.

If you want to start shopping you have many places to look. A good place to start is a shoe repair store. They often sell many different footwear related items and can advise you on the best products as well as their proper use and application. Then you can feel confident that your investment will stay looking great for years to come.




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