An important detail of the male or female image is shoes. It is this accessory that emphasizes the solidity and good taste of a person, and also attracts attention from the outside, so you should constantly look after the appearance of any shoes, boots or boots, maintaining them in good condition . This is especially true for shoe lovers made from natural materials.
Halls on leather shoes and the reasons for their formation
At all times, leather shoes were in demand by people of different ages. And the modern world is no exception. Most women and men prefer only high-quality natural products. But, unfortunately, like any other thing, such shoes wear out over time and lose their original appearance. Creases appear on its surface, from which the appearance of shoes or boots is distorted, as a result of which the appearance of a person is criticized.
Many people blame the creasing of leather goods manufacturers. But this is far from the case. The main causes of such problems on shoes include:
- wrong size;
- use of mild skin type;
- frequent and prolonged exploitation of shoes;
- poor and inconsistent care.
Shoes sewn from a single piece of leather with a single seam at the back are more prone to creases than patterns with patterns, artificial holes or sewn-in strips on the toe of the shoe.
What are the ways to get rid of creases on leather shoes
Regardless of the number of folds, as well as their limitation period, removing such a flaw from the leather surface can be quickly and easily. Due to the soft and flexible structure of this material, this process can be carried out independently, without the use of special tools or devices.
The creasing of shoes is the result of roughened skin, so the first thing that is taken to prevent creases is to soften the material. And only after that you can begin to eliminate aesthetic defects.
How to remove fresh creases
Dealing with shallow folds is much easier. To do this, you can use the following methods:
- tightly stuff shoes or shoes with paper, then grease the surface with shoe cream (milk can be used for light shoes);
- dye your skin with special paint or use softening wax;
- apply several layers of shoe polish on the surface of the product to soften it. Then fill the shoes tightly with paper and put on their side for several days. Every day it is necessary to lubricate them twice with cream, and before removing the paper, the product must be polished with wax.
As a softening agent, you can take glycerin or castor oil.
Getting rid of old creases
In the presence of deep roughened folds, the workflow will be slightly different and require a lot of effort. To carry it out, it is necessary to prepare an iron and a dense piece of matter. To eliminate creases in this way it is necessary:
- stuff shoes with paper or various rags to keep fit;
- moisten the prepared material in water, squeezing to a wet state;
- a wet rag should be placed on the area of the shoe where the folds are, leaving for a while so that the skin is saturated with moisture;
- with an iron set to medium power, iron a piece of wet material to make sure that it can continue to work;
- if the rag was not damaged during ironing, then you need to iron the area with flaws through the rag;
- after this procedure, the folds go away or they become much smaller;
- without removing the internal packing of shoes or boots, it is recommended to dry them;
- dry shoes should be smeared with wax or emollient cream.
In case of unsatisfactory result, the procedure can be repeated.
Rules for the operation of leather shoes
Any leather shoes will last long and reliably if you use it for its intended purpose and adhere to the basic rules for caring for it. First of all, it is recommended:
- buy shoes in size, as well as in strict accordance with the shape of the legs;
- shoe or remove products only with a special spoon;
- regularly use specialized skin care products;
- wear shoes only in those seasons for which they are intended;
- shoes made of soft leather are more suitable for indoor use.
Experts recommend having a few pairs of shoes for the season so that the shoes or shoes can rest, since with constant wear the shoes will lose their appearance much more quickly and fail.
There are also basic rules for the care of leather goods, which will help keep shoes in good condition for a long time. To do this, thoroughly clean the boots from dust and dirt daily, and then apply the cream. In the process of washing, do not completely immerse them in water so as not to deform the form, in addition, then you will have to dry for a long time.
Wet shoes are not recommended to be dried near heating appliances or in direct sunlight, as the shoes can be deformed, having lost their shape and become smaller.
Keep leather boots dry in paper boxes or special bags. As care products, creams, wax or paint should be selected in accordance with the type of skin and its color.
