Can you polish PU leather shoes?
Yes, you certainly can. When you polish shoes, just like when you’re polishing a car, you’re not polishing the surface you are actually polishing a coating of polish. Wax-based polish will ‘sit’ on the surface so they will not harm the material. But as a general rule the only reason to use traditional, non-clear wax polishes on PU leather is if they are scuffed or scratched.If you simply want to make them shiny again you have various options: a light wipe-down with paraffin, paraffin wax, or lanolin (which will also work for PVC) or a coating of clear wax polish. Though you may need to clean them first. You can clean vinyl with a wide variety of PH neutral cleansers. Otherwise use isopropyl alcohol, or diluted acetone for more serious stains.The problems people run into attempting to polish faux-leather shoes with wax polish has to do with incorrect technique (failing to build up a sufficient layer of polish) rather than using the wrong products. Start with the standard polishing method; one brush to apply, and another to spread the polish evenly. Next dip a cloth in water, wring it out, then dab it into your wax-based polish and apply it to the shoe by swirling it across the surface. Keep repeating this process until you have covered the entire shoe.This establishes a thick layer of wax and that wax can then be buffed with a soft cloth, preferably a stocking.That said I find plain beeswax buffs to a better finish, although it is harder to apply due to the hardness of the wax. You need to rub a cake of wax firmly against the surface before spreading the wax streaks evenly with a brush and buffing the resulting coating. However this will create a more hard-wearing, scratch resistant coating that lasts much longer than any other option.
How do I increase the life of leather shoes?
The following method can be used to increase the life of leather.ProtectionBefore you take your new leather boots or jacket out for a spin, apply a protectant to shield the fabric from possible dirt stains.1. Run A TestThough protectors work on all leather, discoloration can occur, so testing a small amount on the inside lining of clothing and bags.2. Apply The ProtectorIf it passes the test, simply use a damp rag and apply the formula to the entire surface, then let it sit for a couple of minutes before wiping off.Cleaning and ConditioningLeather can withstand a ton of wear, but as we’ve learned the hard way, the sturdy fabric isn’t stain-resistant. Two products to help get rid of dirt spots and maintain the quality of the leather.1. All-In-One Cleaner It helps get rid of grime and restores the leather’s softness. Test before using and apply to the entire surface with a damp rag.2. Mild Detergent It helps lighten dirt sports and breaks down surface stains. Using a damp rag, rub the detergent onto the spot--not the entire surface--and wait a few minutes before wiping clean.StorageBelieve it or not, your leather goods can get damaged while sitting in the closet, so keep these next two tips in mind before storing away your favorite pieces for the season.1. ConditionIt helps to condition and soften the fabric. (Note: the leather will darken at first, but returns to its natural color after a few minutes.)2. Use Cloth BagsRepeat after us: never use plastic bags when storing leather! “Plastic bags cause the leather to dry up quicker. Using cloth bags instead. Patent leather shoes should be stored individually, meaning one shoe per bag, to avoid prints or other leather goods from transferring underneath the surface.
Do heavy shoes make for a better walking experience?
No. Heavy shoes most likely have a thick sole, likely with a raised heel, which causes you to walk in a dysfunctional way (try walking like that barefoot; you won't for long), causing unnecessary impact to your feed and knees. I feel our leg and feet function best as springs, and it's very hard to do that in shoes that are heavy and have a thick sole. As someone who's experienced the transition from almost always wearing shoes to walking and running barefoot (not all the time, but more than I did before), I know how underutilised our leg and feet muscles are from wearing traditional thick-soled shoes. If you want to train your legs, rather than using heavy shoes, use weighted leg or ankle bands, or a weighted vest. weighted leg bands - Google SearchI'd rather train barefoot than with any shoes, but if I had to wear footware (say, for foot protection), I'd use a pair of huaraches, like the ones Xero Shoes sells:Shop Barefoot Running Shoes and SandalsIf you need more foot protection than that, I'd consider training on a different terrain.Note: Do not use weighted gear barefoot, or even in minimalist shoes, if you have not taken the time to gradually and slowly strengthen your feet and leg muscles first, or you may injure yourself. Rather, go slow, and strengthen your feet and leg muscles over time, in an enjoyable way, with zero injury. A basic rule: if it hurts, you need to do something differently. Regular temporary muscle soreness is okay, though. Just let your feet and legs recover before exerting them again.
How can I lighten the color of a pair of tan lather shoes that darkened when they were waxed and polished?
As you have not mentioned the colour of the shoes so i will say that keep them in sunlight it might get lighter tone.Some of the methods have to use precautions like in case of bleach, créme polish, conditioner.However for more ideas try this site.Ask Andy FORUMSThanks for A2A.
Can rain damage leather? If so, how much, and how? Any particular types of leather?
Rain does not damage Leather, however it may discolor it temporarily. If the rain has chemicals in it like roof run off or polution like particles it may discolor it tothe point of needing a touch up cleaning. But that would be a rarity. A touch up cleaning can be done with a cotton li t free cloth using shampoo water. After the clean up you may want to use a rinse water using the cloth with a ceam rinse in the water. Leather normallyhas a finish that is water repelant, a sealer or finish with age may need to be applied. Most leather dealerscan help with the right choice. I have had goodluck with cleaning old leather articles in this manner, depending on the age and dfiscoloration i may opt to redye and reseal the Leather. I have had customers amazed with the end result. But as I tell all my clients with this type of question, "have you ever seen a cow shrink in the rain, or become permanently discolored?"
The soles of my white Nike AF1 shoes became yellow. What should I do?
Go to the automotive section of WalMart or a local national chain auto parts store and pick up a spray bottle of Westley's Bleach White. You'll find Bleach White in the car washing/detailing section. This stuff is used to clean the whitewalls (or raised white lettering) on tires. It is *strong* stuff. If Bleach White won't get your white rubber soles white again then it's probably because the rubber has reacted to the UV rays of sunlight ...and in that case your toast. Get and old tooth brush or small bristle brush (like a nail brush). *Carefully* mist the Bleach White onto the soles of your shoes; try not to get any on the uppers ...if you do just blot it up with an old towel or paper towels. Scrub the BleachWhite into the rubber ...do all the surfaces even the sides of the soles. It will foam a bit. Mist on some more if needed and just keep scrubbing. Rinse the soles and sides under cool water being careful to minimize how much water you on the uppers. If needed, remist and rescrub until they come clean. I use this stuff on the soles of my Vans (the waffle tread and the white foxing along the sides) to clean 'em up and make 'em look new again. It's pretty good stuff and it does work great cleaning any kind of car tires.
How to remove water stains from faux leather boots?
I got some boots and I'm pretty sure they're faux leather. Then I wore them and it began to rain and now there are a few raindrop stains near the toes of each of them. How can I remove these stains or at least lighten them so they will be less noticeable?
I stained my shoes (badly) with suede spray polish. How do I restore the white color of my shoe's sole?
Suede spray is suuuper cohesive. There honestly might not be anything chemically you can do to get that spray off. You maybe can try something with a polishing compound to abraise it off, like toothpaste on a cotton cloth. Or depending on the ingredients of the spray you could try to chemically remove it. Try an isypropyl alchohol , acetone (nail polish remover) ,and ,turpentine (paint thinner) and see if those help.Of neither of those help you’re going to want to try to chip or peel it off. This should be a plausabile solution because its really hard to coheed to a soft rubber plastic so it should essentially peel off. Try this by using a hard eraser or something similar and try to "erase" it off.Lots of things for you to try. Good luck!Next time put masking tape on your sole and toe before you spray!
Boots started getting darker after I applied beeswax, as if they were wet?
Bought a pair of boots that kind of look and feel like cowboy boots (if it's any helpful information on the type of leather). Here is a picture of the boots: http://ccc.eu/en/woman/catalog/Lasocki/3... I thought I'd add some beeswax before wearing them for the first time since it was raining, and they started darkening as if wet when I applied the product. The more I added the darker they got so fortunately I stopped right in time, but after 20 hours or so I still can see them darker where I applied the product. I am not sure if the beeswax helped with the water, it doesn't seem to create a protecting layer. So my question is how should I deal with this type of leather? What to do to protect them against water and rain? What kind of product would not darken my boots?