Men's Shoes: 4 Tips to Prolong the Life of Your Beloved Footwear

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Men's shoes are often deemed more durable than women's. They go through some serious hardship every day and endure a substantial amount of walking carrying a heavier man. This is not forgetting that the shoes must also look good, for both office presentations and casual events. Men often do not own a lot of shoes so their loyal pairs end up being punished. But here's the truth: your beloved footwear can only take so much - and they can give up on you. Don't let that happen. To ensure this, take care of your leather shoes by following these four life-prolonging shoe care tips

Own a second pair of shoes. This is perhaps the best tip that you can absorb from this article. It is true that your favourite leather shoes look good with everything you wear, be it for the office or a smart casual occasion. However, you must take pity on your footwear! Have them for longer by buying an alternative pair. These will not only double your outfit options, but also effectively increase your shoe life by 100%! For example, if a pair of leather shoes typically lasts you a year, you will be able to stretch that to two years by reducing the number of days that you have them on. So, besides having more clothing choices, you will also find that you will be able to keep your men's shoes for longer.

Avoid puddles. You can step on concrete, grass, and even plain earth; but never step in puddles! Nothing destroys shoes faster than moisture and the best way to get your footwear wet is by soaking them in puddles. It may look fun but it's definitely not fun for your footwear – or your feet. Don’t wear your shoes in the rain either. Try to use more appropriate footwear for changes in the seasons; otherwise the lifespan of your beloved leather shoes will be cut. That doesn't mean though that you can expose them to direct sunlight either.

Keep a soft cloth beside your leather shoes. Sometimes you want to wipe dirt off your shoes but you don’t want to look for a small rag or soft cloth. So don't waste any time. Simply keep your cleaning tools near to your shoes or shoe rack at all times. In the very least, be sure to have a soft cloth readily available in the house when you need to clean them immediately. Late for work but there's some dust on your men's shoes? No problemo! Just as long as you have something close to hand.

Finally, take your shoes to an expert once in a while. You can live with wearing the same shoes every day. In fact, you can go for weeks without even wiping them clean. But will that be wise if you want to wear these shoes for even longer? Not quite. So apart from daily maintenance, make sure that you take your pair of beloved leather shoes to a cobbler or shoe cleaner every once in a while. The treatment that they can give your men's shoes will extend the life of your footwear. These people can also give your shoes an expert polish and shine that you wouldn’t usually get when cleaning them at home. Want your shoes to last longer? Then follow all these shoe life-prolonging tips - starting today!