jeudi 9 octobre 2014

Finding The Best Leather Shoe Care Products

By Jocelyn Davidson


Shoes are an intricate part of any wardrobe and when selecting them choosing footwear that will last and be comfortable is very important. Beyond the stylish look of the shoes you select is deciding the ways and means to keep them looking like new and available for continued use over the years. Selection of the leather shoe care products you will use for this purpose can make a major difference in results achieved.

If you are a novice at caring for this footwear you may be able to purchase what you need from the retailer that sold the shoes. Many companies offer complete starter kits that contain the basics you will require to keep your shoes looking their best. This equipment can be accessed online or locally at most department stores.

The kits will contain at a minimum polishes, brushes and cloths designed to enhance the look of your footwear. Things you will require that it may not contain are gloves to protect your hands while working and paper to cover the surface you use to hold your shoes and supplies. The polishes provided may be both liquid and solid wax forms. Liquids usually do not require buffing after application but the solid wax will need to be rubbed with a soft cloth or brushed to achieve the high gloss shine you are looking for.

In place of polish many people use a shine cream on their shoes. This is an easier method of cleaning and shining them and instantly creates a high gloss but does not protect the shoes from weather or other elements that may harm them. Keeping a bottle at work for emergencies may be a good practice.

Replacing the oils needed to keep your footwear soft and pliant is essential. One product available is called mink oil renovator. Another mink oil product is designed for footwear used outdoors such as work boots. This oil cleans, repairs and water proofs the surface of the boots. For best results the oil should be allowed to sit on the exterior surfaces of shoes for up to thirty minutes prior to applying polish. Consistent use will help to prevent cracking and keep leather soft and comfortable.

Conditioning footwear during the off seasons helps to keep them in pristine condition while being stored. Conditioners are applied to the exterior surfaces of shoes and left to be absorbed over the months of storage. Conditioners are available at retail outlets or online.

Basic ingredients included in commercial conditioners include coconut or other oils, lanolin and some form of wax, usually bees wax is used because it is a natural ingredient. You can find recipes for home made conditioners online that are very simple to make and less expensive as well as possibly better for the shoes because it causes no build up of oil and wax.

All of the steps required to maintain shoes for long term wear take time but with practice the amount of time spent can become acceptable or for a price you can take your shoes to a cobbler and all of these procedures will be done for you. Either way your leather footwear should give you years of comfortable wear.




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