The style of any woman largely determines her shoes. In principle, the same as for men. Looking at the condition of shoes, you can tell a lot about the nature of the person. As far as he is neat, scrupulous. Or vice versa - lazy, indifferent to your own appearance. But if it is possible to tolerate "light unshaven" for unbridled men and their shoes, then the woman must look fashionable and accurate.
Whichever expensive and fashionable winter footwear was, without proper care, it quickly loses its market appearance. Slushy or frosty winter is a real test for our shoes. Yes, and utilities help: in the winter roads are sprinkled with special reagents based on salts, which not only help to destroy ice, but also do this process with your shoes. But from this you can not escape, therefore, in no case should you not leave it without attention. In general, if you follow the rules for the care of shoes, then unpleasant consequences can be avoided. So let's look at how to properly care for winter footwear.
• After buying a new pair of shoes, cover it with a special tool that protects against dirt and water;
• put a rubber underlay on the leather sole, which will prevent its rapid wear;
• It's good if you have at least two pairs of shoes, in order for it to dry out. According to experts, shoes need at least 24 hours to dry out, even if you wear it in dry weather. After all, your feet also give off a sufficient amount of fluid;
• Dried shoes should be worn on special locks. Forget the hair dryer, batteries and other heating appliances;
• After the shoes have dried, treat them with special care products;
• to put on shoes with the help of a horn, to take off with your hands, and not helping with your foot;
• care products should be designed specifically for the material from which your footwear is made.
Choice of funds
The next step is to select the means to care for winter shoes. They certainly do not need to save money. It is better to spend on them than on new boots. Means in shops abound. The main thing is that they improve not only the appearance, but also soften the skin and increase its water resistance.
Classic shoe cosmetics are shoe polishes on shoe polish . They are heavily absorbed and require treatment with a special brush, but are well suited for the care of winter footwear. Buying this tool, do not forget to check the quality. The surface of the cream should be evenly colored, smooth and glossy. If there are cracks, then it says that the cream was released a long time ago, the packaging was poorly closed and the solvent evaporated. Gutalins can be colorless and colored. The first can be applied to shoes of any color, the second, respectively, for a certain color.
Emulsion creams are softer compared to the shingles. They form a porous film on the surface of the shoe, allowing moisture to flow out, so they are suitable for warmer weather. I would like to note that some types of skin can be cleaned only with this kind of creams to preserve the texture of the material. For example, a skin with an embossed pattern. Emulsion creams are also colored and unpainted.
Self-shining cream , when dry, form a shiny film. Such funds are usually sold in cans with a foam sponge. The cream is applied from the evening with the same sponge. The next morning you can polish it with a brush, and then with a velvet rag. In the jar before cleaning, each time add a drop of water.
Aerosols are mainly used to give leather shoes water repellent properties. At the first treatment, the skin must be soaked to a wet state. Of course, aerosols are the most convenient way to process shoes, but it is still not enough, so use the classic shoe cream in addition.
There are other means that will not be superfluous: shoe cleaners, means for stretching shoes, waxes, glossing leather, deodorants for shoes. The latter also have an antibacterial effect.
Separately, I would like to mention the means to care for suede. After all, many women of the fair sex, in spite of the wayward weather, prefer it to her. If you bought a pair of suede boots, buy immediately and a special impregnation, which protects against wet spots and dirt, and will further facilitate cleaning. This tool is applied to new shoes three times with a break for complete drying. In the following, it is used for every cleaning. Today, suede can easily be purchased and aerosols. The composition of these products, except for cleaning agents, includes a pigment that will help refresh the color of your shoes.
Everything has its own approach
Genuine Leather - it is she who is the most suitable material for shoes in the autumn-winter period. It retains its shape for a long time, it is comfortable and allows the foot to breathe. But behind it you need the right care. On the basic rules of care immediately after the purchase, we said above. In the future, procedures for impregnating the skin with protective agents must be carried out at least once a month, and cleaned with cream 1 - 2 times a week. Dirt from leather boots are first removed with a dry brush, then wipe with a damp cloth. Clean white skin with a foam sponge or a soft brush moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a variety of hard liquids, gasoline, acetone. And it is also strongly advised not to over-moisten the skin.
Lacquered leather does not tolerate abrupt temperatures. It starts to crack if the thermometer's column drops below 10 degrees or rises above 25 degrees. These shoes are not for everyday wear, since from dampness and dirt the coating will quickly fade and be covered with small cracks. To care for the lacquered skin, only special water-based products are used and give it a fresh, shiny appearance. The rest of the means can destroy the delicate film. To care for lacquer shoes, there is one good folk remedy. It can be cleaned with a swab dipped in milk. Then you can lubricate with a thin layer of vegetable oil or glycerin, and polish with a terry cloth, just not with a brush.
Suede suitable for dry frosty weather. The material is warm and soft. Let us repeat once again that you should also process it after purchase. Here in rainy weather, suede is better not to wear, as it quickly gets wet, loses its color and hard-to-get white stains appear on it. When starting to work, first remove the dust and light dirt with a special brush. After that, the shoes should be treated with a suede care product, allow to dry and brush again and only in one direction. To freshen up the color, wipe with a napkin soaked in ammonia or fresh milk, after drying, brush with a hard synthetic bristle. For daily use, an aerosol paint is suitable. She will refresh you and color the water-repellent property.
Nubuck - a fuzzy skin resembling a suede, which is less afraid of moisture. Nubuck should be treated with waterproofing agents more often, and it is better not to wash off dirt with water, but with special foams for cleaning this material. Both suede and nubuck must be dried before cleaning, and only then proceed to all procedures. A soft brush or cloth should be used from tools.
Synthetic materials are perfect for wearing in a rainy autumn. To this day, there are materials that do not allow water to enter inside, but release moisture outside. By the eye of such material will not be determined by everyone, so rely on the competence of the seller. To choose means for artificial materials it is necessary especially individually. The instructions will tell you how to care for it.
Properly taking care of winter shoes, you will significantly extend the life of your favorite boots.