The 4 Don'ts of Caring for

Your Women's Shoes

Women's shoes are simply like ladies: beautiful

and lovely. Take them for granted though and

you will lose them. More than anyone, a woman

herself should understand this; and in turn

should take special care of her beloved pairs of

shoes. Unfortunately, some girls simply are not

aware that they are abusing their shoes. Are

you afraid that your footwear will be ready for

retirement too soon? Then read on for the four

"don'ts" of taking care of custom women's

shoes.

To begin with, don't ever wear your shoes in the rain. This

is a fact that too many women ignore for the sake of

fashion. What’s worse is that many simply leave their

shoes on the rack after they have been exposed to the

elements. What's the best solution for this problem? First

and foremost it is to buy boots specifically made to

withstand the rain. Get fashionable waterproof boots. And

always carry them in the boot of your car in case of an

emergency. If you are a bit unlucky and your women's

shoes do get wet, be proactive in saving them.

Immediately wipe off any water on the surface and stuff

them with tissue paper to absorb moisture from the inside.

Then keep them in a well ventilated area to fully dry.

Secondly, don't neglect devoting a little time to shoe

care. Your shoes keep your feet safe and

complement the way you look. That's why you need

to clean and condition your footwear. Gently wipe off

dirt. For standard colours like black or white, use

polish. For other colours, use pigment- and dye-free

polishes. Complete your care routine by wiping your

custom women's shoes with a soft cloth. Some

materials like suede do require a little more care so

take them to your local shoe shop for advice.

Remember, it's up to you whether your shoes will last

you a long time or not. And with proper care, they

certainly can.

Next, don't ignore smelly shoes. So you think not

wearing them for a few days will solve your smelly

problem? Not quite. That's because you carry the

problem wherever you go—bacteria is present on your

feet! Moisture and heat create a perfect environment

for bacteria to thrive. To prevent this from

happening, make sure that your feet are dry before

your wear your women's shoes. Use foot powder and

antimicrobial socks if necessary, and be sure to use

cedar shoe trees after wearing them. The shoe trees

will not only keep your shoes in perfect

shape, literally, but they will also absorb moisture and

prevent bacteria from populating.

Finally, don't wear throw away women's shoes with

worn out soles. The best thing about custom or

handmade shoes is that they commonly have stitched

soles that can be replaced. And you can save a lot of

money by taking them to your local repair shop. If you

do notice that the soles are almost worn out you can

also ask for the repairman to apply a rubber

tread, which will give you more sole to wear. This is

not possible with cheap shoes as the upper material

is often already damaged by the time the soles are

worn out.

And for an extra don't: don't skimp on shoes that will

wear out too soon. Invest in reliable, customised pairs

that will keep your feet comfortable and secure.