8 Game-Changing Shoe Care Tips Every Guy Should Know

Rule No 2: “Never wear the same pair of shoes two days in a row.”

Shoe Tree

Shoe Kit

Salvatore Ferragamo, the renowned Italian label, whose origins date back to 1927, first became known for its innovative footwear designs—the cork wedge heel, the “invisible sandal”—and evolved into a luxury goods empire with locations worldwide.

Ferragamo is so passionate about their quality made shoes that they have provided the shoe lovers of the world a list to go by for shoe care! Take a look…

You should also read this: The Gentleman’s Guide to Shoes and Shoe Care

THE EIGHT GOLDEN RULES FOR SHOE CARE

01

A NEW PAIR OF SHOES SHOULD NEVER BE WORN FOR MANY CONSECUTIVE HOURS. ONCE YOUR FEET ARE COMPLETELY ACCUSTOMED TO THE SHOES, YOU CAN BEGIN TO WEAR THEM ALL DAY.

02

NEVER WEAR THE SAME PAIR OF SHOES TWO DAYS IN A ROW. LET THEM REST FOR AT LEAST A DAY BEFORE WEARING THEM AGAIN.

03

ALWAYS USE A SHOEHORN WHEN PUTTING ON YOUR SHOES.

Shoe Horn

Shoe Horn

04

BEFORE REMOVING A LACE-UP SHOE, LOOSEN THE LACES COMPLETELY SO THE SHOE SLIPS OFF MORE EASILY.

05

ONCE SHOES ARE TAKEN OFF, INSERT THE MADE-TO-MEASURE SHOE TREES.

Shoe Tree

06

SHOE TREES SHOULD ALSO BE USED WHEN SHOES ARE WET FROM RAIN OR SNOW: LEFT TO DRY FOR AN ENTIRE DAY.

07

EACH TIME YOU WEAR A PAIR OF SHOES THEY SHOULD BE CLEANED AND POLISHED.

08

WHEN YOU DON’T WEAR YOUR SHOES, WAX AND PUT THEM IN A DRAWSTRING, AND KEEP DOWN IN A BOX.

Also Read: How To Keep Your White Sneakers Clean

FINAL THOUGHTS

There you have it! Now you can feel more confident about caring for your shoes to make them last longer and stay as fresh and good looking as the day you first tried them on.

If you enjoyed reading this, then you should check out this also: 3 SHOES YOU NEED TO STOP BUYING AND 3 SHOES EVERY GENTLEMAN SHOULD OWN

Until next time, Continue to Do Well. Live Well and Dress Really Well. Be Stylish.

Yours in Style,

Kobi O. Mbagwu [Mr. Kobi]

Founder & Editor-In-Chief, MrKoachman.com

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My name is Kobi O. Mbagwu, a professional image consultant, menswear style expert, and entrepreneur who uses fashion, style and clothing as key tools in transforming ordinary men into extraordinary classy gentlemen. My personal goal is to help gentlemen dress better, live well, do well and develop a unique personal style that matches their lifestyle and goals. I believe that success can be built through style. I believe that fashion is a tool that can be used to change people’s lives positively. I also strongly believe that if you dress well, you look good, and if you look good, you feel good and when you feel good, you worry less, and the less you worry the more you are able to stay motivated and focused on your goals pursuit and by so doing you are able to live a more fulfilling and successful life.

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