leather shoes in rainy season
Shoes made of leather in Wet Weather: How to Deal with the Damage of Rainy season and Salt: Last week, perhaps due to unusually rainy weather, I received three comments on a previous blog post about dealing with wet shoes
Those previous posts weren’t quite complete, so here’s a little more in-depth, including my own experience and tips on shoe care and maintenance in the rain
This article discusses repairing the damage that has already occurred
The second article discusses how to prevent this problem by wearing shoes with a variety of soles
Leather shoes are great for all occasions, but they are not inherently waterproof
The skin can absorb water, causing it to break down over time, and the creepy salty bumps can permanently change it
Leather is still very waterproof compared to many sneakers and sneakers, but rain can affect its appearance, which is one of the main reasons they wear it
There are several ways to deal with this depending on the level of soaking, which can affect the shoes you buy and how you care for them
Frame from our movie with Edward Green depicting the shoe factory installation drying process
Dry your shoes in a way that minimizes the amount of damage they do
Using the latter prevents coarse creases on the upper (where the shoe bends) from forming, which could lead to cracks in the future
However, if the shoes are soaked, it is advisable to leave the latter for a few hours to allow the air to help dry the shoes
Alternatively, insert some newspaper to help absorb the water
Also, laying the shoe on its side may help dry out thicker soles that absorb a lot of moisture
As with most natural materials, avoid drying your shoes near sources of artificial heat, such as heaters, as this can cause them to dry out too quickly
Add the cream, then polish it as shown in the Gaziano & Girling video skin repair Once the shoe is dry (it is better to wait a full day), give it a good brush
Often a large part of the problem is caused by dirt and debris that gets into the creases of the shoe when it’s wet
Then apply some shoe cream
When the skin dries, the oils on the surface of the skin and their absence can cause the skin to crack
Apply the cream as usual, and if your hair is very dry, use a conditioner such as Saphir Renovateur
You may need to re-shine your shoes because the cream will take some of the shine off
It’s exhausting and takes a lot of effort to get back to where you started, which is one of the reasons many readers don’t like wet shoes
However, this indicates that the shoe is fully recoverable, which is not the case with many materials
Leather is a living material that can be manipulated and repaired, compared to the cheap two-layer leather found in plastic-covered shoes and sneakers
Soaked Shoes Before Salting – Courtesy of Pediwear Solve salt stains The biggest danger associated with rain is salting, which can cause permanent scars on the skin, making it unwearable
Salt is everywhere, not just to remove snow from the streets, it also appears in the white tide lines that appear when shoes are dry
Signs of moisture also appear where the skin swells and forms ridges along its edges
This ridge, this skin deformity, is the hardest to remove
Personally, I think it’s best to fix these salt stains ASAP
When taking off your shoes after rain, check for marks or bumps – these are usually located above the shoe on either side of the upper, where the shoe bends (and polishing provides less protection)
If you can see anything, massage them with a damp cloth
This will begin to remove the salt and reduce the bumps
Once the shoes are finished and completely dry (check regularly), you can apply creams and polishes; However, you will need more because you may damage more surface
When the water evaporates, the salt remains
add vinegar Sometimes it is enough to use a wet towel
Of course, if you can’t make it to the next step, which is adding white vinegar* to the mixture, it’s worth it
Here, follow the same procedure, but use a mixture of vinegar and water, such as 3 parts water to 1 part vinegar
(Skin loves acidic environments
) These ribs should be removed by vigorous rubbing until the surface of the skin is smooth
If not, the concentration can be increased to 1: 1
If possible, it is best to use purified water to avoid rubbing the pollutants into the skin
This vinegar treatment is also effective if there are no salt stains and the skin has dirt that cannot be removed by scrubbing or brushing
There are specialized treatments for getting rid of salt stains, such as Saphir, but I’ve found that mixtures of vinegar and water work just as well (and are less expensive)
Sapphire anti-salt products recycled suede Suede is generally considered a brittle material that is not suitable for wet environments
Of course, the fluff is easy to remove when scraping or scraping during cleaning
However, suede has a huge benefit in that it rarely picks up salt
After drying (see above), the nap is usually put back in place
For dirt, a suede brush might be fine, although rain alone is handy
(Watch the video on the brushed suede coat here
) If a salt stain appears on the suede, you can use a refined version of the above vinegar, but you need to be careful
Instead of rubbing, wipe the surface and try to cover the surface first
The danger with suede is the constant elimination of fluff
Suede Protection – Valstar Video Extract oil handling This has nothing to do with rainy weather, but oil stains from shoes are often the hardest to remove, and vinegar mixtures are often ineffective
Some products are designed to remove oil, but once you use them, things get worse
I think this is a problem that you rarely encounter and is hard to grasp
If the damage is more serious than water or minor dirt, I recommend taking the shoes to a professional
Skin sheen removal and restoration may be the best solution
For more information, see the page for similar resources
Rain damage can occur despite heavy soles and storms
White vinegar is marketed as such in the United States and the majority of Europe
In the United Kingdom, the finest comparable is offered as “distilled white vinegar,” despite the fact that it is really malt vinegar produced by a different method
All are distinct from white wine vinegar, which is used for cooking and not cleaning, is weaker, and is produced in a different manner
