3 Simple Ways to Make Your Shoes Last Longer

Shoe wear is an investment, not only a need. Whether it's comfy daily sandals, hip sneakers or luxury leather loafers, we all want our shoes to last as long as possible. But daily wear, dust, weather, and sweat wear down shoes faster than one would think.

The good news Your preferred pairs will last far longer with a few thoughtful habits and minimal effort. Starting today, here are three easy ways to make your shoes last regardless of your style—office goer, sneaker enthusiast, or fitness fan.

1. Clean Them Regularly (And the Right Way)

Neglect is one of the primary causes of fast shoe wear-down. Dust, dirt, sweat, and moisture gradually degrade the material; it also lessens comfort and causes your shoes to seem more aged than they actually are. Still, consistent cleaning helps to avoid this.

Here's how to clean several kinds of shoes right at home:

• Sneakers or canvas shoes: gently brush using mild shampoo mixed with water. Steer clear of submerging them in water, particularly if glued.
• Leather Shoes: To stop cracks, condition the leather with petroleum jelly or leather cream and wipe with a moist cloth.
• Suede Shoes: Scuff marks with a suede brush or a clean rubber. Steer clear of water entirely.
• Sports Shoes: Regularly wipe off insoles to stop bacterial growth and deodorise them using baking soda.

Pro Tip: Turn around your shoes. Daily wear of the same pair does not allow time for complete drying out. Pairing them alternately lets them air out and keep their form.

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2. Store Them Properly

Your shoe lifetime depends much on how you keep them. Leaving them laying around, in direct sunlight, or in humid environments might cause damage including cracked leather, warped soles, and mould growth.

Here's how to keep shoes like a pro:

• Use Shoe Trees or Stuffing: To hold shape and absorb moisture, stuff leather or formal shoes with cedar shoe trees or newspaper.
• Steer clear of plastic covers; substitute cotton dust bags or breathable fabric pouches. Plastic traps moisture and results in mould and smells.
• Steer clear of sunlight and damp areas; UV rays can fade glue and colour. Keep shoes cool and dry.
• Sort by frequency: While occasion-wear shoes should be kept safely cleaned and stored before use, daily-use shoes should be readily available.

Add silica gel packets—the ones housed in new shoe boxes—to your storage shelves or within shoes. They stop odour and take up extra moisture.

3. Protect Your Shoes from the Elements

Your shoes come into contact with environmental elements that shorten their lifetime including dust, rain, mud, spills, and other elements. Maintaining their looking and feeling fresh depends much on preventive care.

Adopt defensive practices here:

• Waterproof Them: To make shoes water-resistant, apply a waterproof spray—available for leather, suede, and canvas.
• Run Sole Protectors: Leather shoes can have better grip and less sole wear by including a thin rubber sole or protector.
• Steer clear of wearing wet shoes; let them dry naturally away from sunshine. Direct heat should never be used like a hairdryer since it damages materials and causes shrinkage.
• Clean After Every Wear (Just Two Mins!): Build-up can be avoided by merely brushing off dust or wiping soles. Just one minute makes a significant impact.

Do You Know?

Although most people only clean their shoes when they are obviously dirty, consistent light maintenance doubles the lifetime of your shoes.

Final Thoughts

Maintaining your shoes is not difficult; it just requires some awareness and a few extra minutes. Regular cleaning, smart storage, and protection from outside damage will help you to extend the life and maintain brand new appearance of your shoes for years.

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