How to waterproof your boots and shoes
In many ways, footwear is an investment. When you buy a shoe or a boot, you base your search on specific criteria, such as comfort, quality and even the eco-responsibility factor. The purchase price will certainly be influenced by these criteria, But this is all the more reason to adopt good housekeeping practices.SHOE CAREThis is all the more reason to adopt good shoe care practices, such as waterproofing with Walter's products.Here's why and how to properly care for your shoes, in order to protect your investment to the maximum!
Leather shoes: why do itSHOE CARE with Walter's products
There are several reasons why you should take care of your new pair of shoes. You probably want to extend their life by removing traces of harmful salts, such as calcium, especially for boots. If not, you'll want to protect the delicate materials, you will want to protect delicate materials such as suede, nubuck, canvas, patent leather, leather or suede. Walter's manufactures waterproofing products for shoes made from these materials, so you have a wide range of products fromSHOE CARE for all your footwear. And waterproofing is not only recommended for winter boots! Do you like the "straight out of the box" look? The protector will give your sneakers that effect!
To do this, stand on a clean, dry surface, shake Walter's Waterproofing, unlock the spray bottle and apply from a distance of 15-20 cm. Allow to dry for about 10 minutes, then repeat the process. After 24 hours, wipe with a soft dry cloth and you're done!
Do you care about the environment? You'll be happy to know that Walter's products are based on ecological and sustainable consumption. For your part, choose treatable materials that can be well maintained so that your shoes will last a long time. In the same vein, think about slow fashion". This philosophy of sustainable consumption tends towards buying better quality products while advocating regularSHOE CARE , thus reducing the need for replacement. The Bopied shops are happy to offer you several timeless models that will appease your eco-responsible spirit. See the online shop.
Tips fromSHOE CARE to keep your shoes for a long time
Do you want to keep your shoes for a long time? The first step is undoubtedly to choose a quality shoe with the care you want to give it in mind. Of course, the ideal is to protect your purchase from the outset, even before you buy it, the ideal is to protect your purchase from the start, even before you put it on. This is especially important if you plan to walk on hard surfaces like asphalt or concrete on a regular basis. So apply a protector, such as Walter's waterproofing, which protects against the elements and makes the shoe water resistant.
Another good habit to adopt right from the start: don't abuse your shoes! It's tempting, they're new and you bought them to wear! But rotate them, for example, every other day or every third day. This will prevent premature obsolescence. Has your new shoe had an accident? Take care of it right away! This will prevent unwanted material from becoming embedded or causing long-term damage.
Keeping your shoes fresh and odour-free
At the end of the day, or when you are finished with your shoes, air them out, especially if they have been in the damp. If this is the case, don't put your shoes near a heat source, as they will dry out too much and the leather will crack. The purpose of airing is to restore the shape and prevent the accumulation of bacteria.. To do this, you can also wipe the inside with special oil or alcohol. This little habit will also deodorise the interior. This little trick doesn't get rid of the odours? The Walter's freshener freshener comes to the rescue! And be careful not to get any solution on the outside of the shoe! Then gently brush off the dirt and dust with a suitable brush. Also, it is not forbidden to use a waterproofing spray on a regular basis to keep the leather supple.
How to store boots and shoes out of season?
After this small SHOE CARE periodical, it is time to store your shoes properly. To do this, pad them. This will keep them in shape, sanitized and free of moisture. Use a cedar support, rolled socks or newspaper tucked into the toe. As simple as that! It is even more important for boots to be shaped to prevent folding or to be stored on a suitable support.
Finally, visit a cobbler for the basicSHOE CARE , such as changing a sole. The bill will surely be lower than the cost of a new pair of shoes!
In conclusion, Walter's products come in many forms (sprays, wipes, gels, etc.) and almost all of them have the quality of being environmentally responsible waterproofing products. Walter's products are available online or in one of our 20 Tendances Bopied shops.