Paul Smith Shoes Care

Taking care of shoes ensures they last longer. The following measures are good recommendations to help prolong the life of each pair of shoes;

Leather soled shoes should always be worn in dry conditions for the first few times. This hardens the sole and gives a rougher finish that helps to keep out water.
Getting shoes very wet is not good for them. However, if this occurs, allow them to dry naturally, and never use direct heat. If leather soles get very wet, they will expand. Allowing them to dry out naturally and not using direct heat will help the layers from coming away on peeling back. Leather is a porous, breathable, material and is not naturally waterproof. A protector spray will help give the leather a waterproof coating.
It is always wise to own more than one pair of shoes, as a single pair should never be worn constantly. Always try to allow them to rest for a day between wearing. Using wooden shoe tree with maintain the shape of the shoes, and help absorb internal moisture.
Use a good polish or wax regularly to maintain the moisture levels and appearance of the shoes. Spending some time working the polish into the leather will pay back in the long term and enhance its feel and finish.
Do not leave shoes too long between repairs, and always use a recommended quality shoe repairer. A bad repair job could ruin a good pair of shoes.
Moccasins are intended to be a summer shoe and so not take excessive wear or water well. The nature of their construction means that there us a hidden channel groove around the sole. When the sole becomes very wet and then dries out, the leather covering the channel can peel away. This is not a fault of the shoe and can be helped by wearing the shoes in a dry condition several times first.

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