Shoes occupy a very important place in our wardrobes and in our lives. Every Shoe is different, so you cannot treat every shoe the same way. Different types of shoes require different care regime. While buying shoes are fun and take little effort, caring for shoes is what most people neglect to do. No matter what kind of activities you expose your shoes too, a proper care regime is the TLC that makes them last longer.

Wondering where to start? These tips should help you care for your shoes properly.
 

Polish leather shoes

Leather requires a good Polish. From the moment you bring them home, to before a wear, and after a long day, never fail to polish your leather shoes. The more you polish them, the softer they will remain and longer they will last.

Be kind to suede

If you must buy suede shoes, you also need to be very kind and caring with them. Suede spray, suede eraser and brush are essentials that you must invest in. Always test the spray before use since it could change the colour of suede. Keep away suede from water as much as possible, and always remove stains right away.

Get quality polish

The cheap polish available at the local store doesn’t serve any actual purpose. It only adds a layer on your shoes and gives a cake-y appearance. Polish protects your shoes and makes them last longer but only a quality polish actually works. You don’t need to buy polish every week, so investing in the quality polish that lasts you a month is more beneficial.

Make use of newspapers

If shoe trees seem expensive, make use of newspapers. While storing shoes, stuff them with newspapers to help retain their shape. Shoes tend to shrink when not in use, so stuff them with newspapers to keep them in proper shape.

Toughen it up

Some shoes grow better with age and experience. Boat shoe is one such shoe. Want your boat shoes to last longer? Simply expose them to hard work. Boat shoes are meant for rough use and can be made tougher and longer-lasting by exposing them to the elements.

Care for canvas

Most of us are in the habit of putting our canvas shoes in the washing machine. The rigorous washing, wringing, and drying cycle of the washer leads to broken soles and a worn out look. Be gentle with your canvas shoes, and always hand wash them with fabric shampoo and water. Not only will this be more effective, but also allow you to clean your kicks properly.

Protect the soles

A quality leather shoe has soles also made of leather. Soles made of leather wear out more easily and is expensive to replace. The clever thing to do is to get a layer of rubber placed on the leather sole. This will make your leather sole last longer, and give you more traction. Plus, rubber is less expensive to replace compared to leather.

Your shoes protect your feet and complete your look. Take proper care of them to make them last longer and give you more return on investment.