Coffee Talk- How to Care for Your Shoes

Mondays are days I am always high on coffee ( thanks to the Monday blues which today feels real ), and when I am high I talk about my favorite things- and today it is all about SHOES. 
I own a million pairs in my dream closet ( all pun intended ), and what worries me more is not the number of pairs I own, but " how do I take care of my priced procession for it to last as long as I live?" Well, a few months ago I was at an event where the professionals spoke all about clothing and shoe-care and I was thrilled to learn that shoe-care was easier than I had thought- I was just procrastinating about nothing all this while. 

• The number one rule towards efficient shoe-care is buying the right shoe size- when the shoe fits right, wear and tear will be less and the shoes will keep it's shape.  

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• Always stow your expensive shoes in dust bags or in their original boxes, in case you are not displaying them on a shelf. This will provide extra protection to the outside of the shoe and retain the look and charm of the exterior material. 
• Always leave your shoes to air-dry before stowing them away. 
• After every use clean the inside of your shoes with a soft cloth to absorb any sweat or moistness. This will avoid smell insoles in future. 
• Spray your new shoes with a waterproof protector like this one. You can use pretty much the same spray that you use for your handbags. 
• Sneakers require the least amount of maintenance. These can be easily washed in the washing machine using your regular laundry detergent and then either air-dried or thrown in the dryer to dry. 
• When it comes to leather shoes, use a leather conditioner every few months. This will keep the shine and look intact. Polish your leather shoes often to keep the exterior looking fresh and neat. 
• Suede shoes need some extra care. When new pretreat them with a suede-protecting spray like this one. Suede tends to scuff easily but those scuff marks can be easily removed with a kneadable eraser. In case of a wet stain, use talcum powder to absorb it: let it dry overnight, then brush off excess. For dryer stains just scrape them off with a sand paper- apply gentle pressure. 
• Use shoe trees to retain the shape of shoes with taller shafts like your boots. These ones are truly the best I have used so far. 

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