Shine and waterproof your shoes properly
Why waterproof your shoes?
Waterproofing your leather shoes is essential to preserve them from the passage of time. Why should you do this? Simply because leather is a naturally hydrophilic material, which means that it attracts water. Shoes made of smooth leather, patent leather, suede have naturally fibrous and breathable pores, and are therefore not waterproof. If leather is a noble material that guarantees quality thanks to its natural ability to breathe, it must be protected!
Waterproofing leather is therefore essential to preserve its quality. This process, which consists of applying a thin layer of protective wax to the leather without clogging the pores, prevents moisture, but also protects against dirt and preserves the color of your shoes.
How to take care of your leather shoes?
As you can see, you need to take good care of your Kickers so that they last a long time! Here are a few golden rules to follow:
Identify the material of your Kickers shoes
Like the days of the week, not all leathers are alike! Each material has its own particularities, so it is essential to identify the material of your shoes: a pair of fur shoes cannot be maintained like a pair of suede shoes! The risk is to damage them, then once the material of your shoes determined, one opts for an adapted routine of maintenance.
Find the right product
Suede, grained leather, patent leather... The Kickers catalog has as many styles as materials! Depending on your choice of pair, adopt the routine and care products that suit it.
Maintain your shoes regularly
Take care of your leather shoes regularly! Now that you know which products to use on your Kickers, perform your maintenance routine regularly to make your shoes last. When it comes to waterproofing, follow our final tip: several thin layers are better than one thick one! Remember to apply waterproofing on the edges, seams and laces... And repeat the operation after wearing your pair a dozen times, or after a heavy rainfall.
In all cases, let the pair dry 100% before applying the product. We prefer a natural drying and we avoid at all costs the sources of aggressive heat as the hair dryer or the radiator. This could deform the leather. Use a pair of wooden shoe trees, they will absorb the moisture and preserve the perfect shape of your shoes.
Final advice:
Let them breathe! Don't wear them every day, it is often said that you should alternate with three pairs of shoes so that they can also rest a little...