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Suggested Maintenance:
1. Always use a shoehorn. This will prevent
the counters from crushing, which is a molded material (similar
to fiberglass). Its purpose is to shape and support the
heel. Shoehorns also protect the heel linings from unnecessary
abuse.
2. Polish: Always keep a 'fresh' coat of polish,
cream, or moisturizer on your footwear. Even our hands tend
to dry and crack when exposed to excess moisture. Think
of leather in the same way, except leather no longer has
the ability to produce natural oils, which would otherwise
keep it moist and supple. Cream polish will penetrate deeper
into the grain of leather, while wax tends to coat the surface,
lasting longer with a brighter shine. We recommend cream
for softer leather and wax for more ridged leather. Polish
should be applied when the leather begins to look dull or
feels dry to the touch. Eventually, you may begin to see
a streaking, flaking, or blotchiness on the upper. This
means the polish has clogged the pores of the leather and
caked. Remedy: An application of polish remover then simply
reapply a fresh coat of polish.
3. Waterproof: We always recommend an application
of waterproof spray to new footwear. This is just an added
protection for leather and helps prevent water damage and
salt stains. Do not use a silicone-based product on high
grade footwear. This tends to darken light to mid-tone leathers
and leaves an oily residue which interferes with the ability
of the leather to shine well. Proper sequence: waterproof,
then shine. Waterproofing is recommended every 4th to 8th
shine depending on weather conditions. The damper the weather
is, the more frequent the application.
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