The average woman loves shoes, and we totally get why. Other than how well they elevate any look, shoes are a great way to make a fashion statement without doing too much. If you love shoes as much as I do, certainly, you know that quality shoes don’t come cheap. Therefore, it’s imperative that proper care and maintenance measures are put into place to help your shoes can stick around for a long time.Whether you’re a sporty chic kinda girl with a robust collection of sneakers, or you’re a classic babe who loves pumps, these shoe care tips will work for you. Generally speaking, all shoes will respond well to care and you don’t necessarily need different methods for different shoes. That is to say that with these tips, your shoe care game will work for any shoe. Yes, including boots, crocs, sandals and even wedges.

Check Out These Shoe Care Tips To Ensure Your Shoes Stay Prim And As Good As New

Give Your Shoes Enough Room

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Make sure your shoes have a space in your closet and are well spaced out in arrangement. Never throw shoes haphazardly into your wardrobe or a bag, as this can scuff the material and misshapen them.

Stuff Your Shoes

Maintain the shape of soft leather or suede shoes by loosely stuffing them with clean tissues or old newspaper. This will ensure they hold their original shape in the long run. Thus, you get to enjoy them for longer.

Take Them Off

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Believe it or not, taking off your dress shoes when necessary e.g. as soon as you get home, helps prolong their shape, heel, and lifespan. While you walk around in those heels at home, all that stomping and moving can damage the soles. The idea is to wear your shoes when needed and store them properly when not in use. In addition, as much as possible, endeavor not to take long walks in heels.

Avoid Direct Sunlight

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Keeping leather and suede shoes away from direct heat or sunlight prevents them from drying out and shrinking in size. It also keeps the from developing wrinkles which certainly ruins the look of your shoes.

Air Dry Your Shoes

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Of course, a good air dry is also good for shoes. In addition, store them in a cool, warm environment. Leather shoes should have a full day to dry out from natural foot perspiration between wearings.

Clean And Condition Often

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To clean your leather and patent leather shoes, wipe them down with a bit of soap on a damp cloth. Never use water in cleaning suede shoes, always remember to brush off the dirt using a shoe or tooth-brush. Since leather is skin, it’s in your best interest to condition expensive leather shoes before wearing and every other few months to avoid drying, cracking, and damage.

Polish Your Shoes

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Keep your shoes looking sharp and shiny with good polish sessions. Although, this should be taken with care as excessive polishing form residual layers on the shoe. In the long run, they can damage your shoes.  Following these shoe care tips will prolong the lifespan of your expensive twins. Now, get to showing your shoes some love.

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