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Shoes are a treasured possession and wear off over time due to repeated use! The right care and repair tricks, make your beloved shoes and heels last longer! Below are some leather shoe repair solutions to save your shoes!
Below are all kinds of ways to deal with scuffed shoes, worn out heels, friction-less soles and tight shoes – the coolest leather shoe repair secrets!
Scuffed Shoes
If you are stuck with a scuff on your beloved shoes –
-Gently rub an eraser over the scuff—it may help the mark to disappear into the shoe (try this tip on leather, not patent leather). For suede shoes, use a soft bristled suede brush, to get rid of the scuff mark! Scarping suede with a fine sandpaper also helps to get rid of scuff marks and restores the nap of the suede!
-For leather shoes, use shoe polish that matches the colour of the leather to buff the scuff mark, or a leather cleaner, which gently cleans the shoe’s surface
-If it’s a bad scuff mark on a very expensive pair of shoes,—head to a shoe repair expert
Worn-Out Heels
If a heel is completely destroyed, a trusted Heel Repair Service can put on a new rubber cap, or replace the heel altogether!
But to prevent the wear and tear in the first place, try:
Do not wear the same shoes over and over again, since the rate of wear gets accelerated with repeated use! Alternate between 2-3 pairs of shoes, every week!
Have your shoemaker put rubber taps on your shoes. These will protect the toe and heel from wearing off. Some shoe repair shops also sell these rubber taps!
If you do a lot of walking, get a plastic Heeler. It fits onto high heels without damaging them. You simply remove them when you get to your destination.
Smooth, Slippery Soles
To fix smooth, slippery soles-
Rub the soles of your shoes against a rough surface (e.g., rough sandpaper, a rough patch of sidewalk, or a stony driveway), to put some friction on them.
Buy a bottle of cheap hairspray, spray it on the soles of your shoes, and let dry. A little stickiness will surely prevent you from slipping
Use a sole protector—a piece of ribbed rubber placed on top of the smooth sole.
If the above steps do not work, consider sole replacement with a shoe repair specialist!
Too Tight or Uncomfortable
If you’re stuck with a pair that just doesn’t quite fit, try these tips:
Feet swell during the day, so do not wear tight shoes on days when you have to be on your feet for hours!
To prevent buying too-tight shoes in the first place, test them out on a hard surface. Trying shoes on a soft carpeted surface is a sure shot way of buying a size too small!
You can also take your shoes to your local shoe repair shop for a shoe stretch! Shoe stretching surely makes them more comfortable to wear!
Gel Insoles for that extra layer of protection between your feet and the rough ground surface!
Blog Excerpts from The Muse
