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

By Joanna Walsh


Quality footwear can be expensive so it is important to know how to look after it properly. Selecting the right leather shoe care products can keep your footwear in great shape and looking new even years after you have purchased it. If you want to learn how to look after your footwear properly, here is what you need to know.

Not all leathers are created equal and they do not all have the same care needs. Suede, for example, has a specific textured surface that requires different treatment than normal leather. There are other exotic leathers that may also have specific care needs. Learning what your shoes and boots are made of is the first step in buying the right care products.

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.

You want to make sure that you are not getting the most inexpensive polishes that are available. You should ensure that the products you buy contain natural emollients that will keep the hide nice and supple. You need to ensure that the hide used to create the footwear does not dry out and crack or flake off.

If you live in a wet climate, it can be a good idea to get water repellent spray for your footwear. This will help keep moisture out and make sure it does not damage your footwear. Again, make sure you buy the right product for the type of leather you are trying to treat and make sure that you treat several times over the course of wet weather.

If you want to make sure your shoes and boots are stored properly, make sure you look at a few key items. Its always a good idea to keep footwear in the original boxes as they can shield against damage, dust and scratches. If you have boots, you may want to invest in ankle forms that slide down inside the boots. These keep ankles from collapsing and can keep your prize boots looking their best.

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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