Investing
Buy good shoes! Shoes are the foundation of your outfit, so it's not a bad idea at all to invest in a pair of good shoes, gentlemen! Good shoes last longer, are easy to maintain and comfortable too.
Protect them
Protect your shoes the way you protect your partner! Protect them against dust, moisture and dirt by spraying them beforehand with a spray. The materials suede and leather are vulnerable when they get wet. By treating them with a shoe spray, a protective layer forms on your shoes that repels moisture, dirt and grease.
Keep the suspense
It's just like in a relationship; you have to keep the tension in it, gentlemen? To keep your shoes in good shape, you use shoe trees. Use shoe trees made of untreated wood. These prevent shoes from deforming and absorb odour and moisture. Shoe trees smooth out folds, lines and wrinkles and are a lot cheaper than that anti-wrinkle cream your partner uses, and they also last a lot longer…
Care
Just like your body, your shoes also need to be looked after to look good. Teach yourself to care for your shoes periodically. Below, in 3 steps, is how you can best polish your shoes with these shoe-care tips:
- Brush the coarse dirt off the shoe with a horsehair brush
- Take a shoe polish cream in the right colour and apply it with a brush or a cloth. Then let it dry and buff it out for the perfect result.
- For shoes whose leather is a bit drier, you can use wax polish. The high-gloss wax polish from Collonil offers high-quality care and gives your shoes that perfect shine back.
Sale
Preferably keep your shoes out of the light; this prevents discolouration of your smart shoes. Do you really want to go for the full 5-star shoe treatment? Then store your shoes in the shoebox or a shoe bag, a small but worthwhile investment.
In short: good shoes require an investment. Teach yourself to maintain shoes well. It takes little effort and time, allowing you to enjoy your shoes for longer. For more shoe-care tips or tips on the right shoes for you, you can visit one of our 13 shops, customer service or online on our website.
