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Shoe care frequency

post #1 of 4
10/2/11 at 1:55pm
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Obviously, there are numerous posts on the best practices of the shoe care in here and I've been reading up on those. However, there is one aspect I haven't seen discussed that I'd like to know more about.

 

Is the frequency of the polishing/waxing the shoes related to frequency of use? Can I leave the shoes untouched after a treatment or should I do something with them even if they stay unused for 3-4 months? What is the recommendation on that?

 

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post #2 of 4
10/2/11 at 5:19pm
Its important to remember that shoes are not your hair in that they need frequent care. Shoes should be cared when they look like they need some cleaning. It depends on the number of uses sometimes but also on weather, material, and purpose. If they have not been used for a while I would apply some conditioner or just brush of the dirt from them.
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post #3 of 4
10/2/11 at 6:32pm
I'm pretty good about brushing before and after each wearing and I make it a point to wipe them down with a wet rag (esp. along the sides of the soles) after wearing them, so they are put away clean. I only polish/condition as needed - which isn't often as I maintain them pretty well.
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post #4 of 4
10/2/11 at 10:24pm
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Originally Posted by daninor View Post

Obviously, there are numerous posts on the best practices of the shoe care in here and I've been reading up on those. However, there is one aspect I haven't seen discussed that I'd like to know more about.

 

Is the frequency of the polishing/waxing the shoes related to frequency of use? Can I leave the shoes untouched after a treatment or should I do something with them even if they stay unused for 3-4 months? What is the recommendation on that?

 

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I sparingly apply leather conditioner to my unused shoes at least once every 3-4 months to maintain leather elasticity, etc.
Some leathers are more thirsty than others. I also do the same with my belts, bags and briefcases.
When the leather is in active use, I'll condition once per month, expecially in colder, drier seasons.
Polishing is only necessary when the shoes need it, maybe once per 10 wearings or so, depending on if they need it or not.
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