Oily skin care

When using shoes you must:

♦ choose the right shoes according to the size of your feet (the foot in the shoes should not be compressed);

♦ dry shoes daily at room temperature. Do not dry shoes on heating surfaces (steam radiators, stoves, near reflectors, etc.);

♦ avoid exposure of shoes to alkalis, acids, active solvents;

♦ do not leave shoes for a long time in direct sunlight;

♦ do not take off your shoes when stepping on the heel, use a horn when dressing.

Leather shoe care. Shoes with smooth leather uppers are recommended to be cleaned daily with a brush and wiped with a cloth.

Leather shoes should be cleaned with a cream of the appropriate color at least twice a week. The cream is applied to the shoes in a thin layer with a soft hair brush, and after 10-15 minutes they are rubbed with a velvet cloth, cloth or a special cloth for polishing or a brush to add shine. The cream gives the skin elasticity and forms a waterproof film.

Contaminated shoes should be cleaned of dirt and dust with a soft damp cloth, dried, and then lubricated with cream.

Light-colored shoes require careful care. Light leather shoes are cleaned of dirt with a cotton swab dipped in milk, dried, and then a thin layer of colorless cream is applied.

Caring for patent leather shoes. Shoes with patent leather uppers should be cleaned of dust with a soft cloth, periodically wiped with a damp cotton wool and then with flannel until the shine is restored.

Patent leather shoes can also be cleaned by using special products for the care and cleaning of patent leather. Thanks to these products, the varnished surface acquires shine.

It is not recommended to wear shoes at high and low temperatures, since the varnish film of the upper of the shoe quickly cracks in heat and frost, becomes sticky under the influence of sunlight, and loses its shine.

Patent leather shoes should be periodically lubricated with a cotton swab with a thin layer of lanolin cream, glycerin, petroleum jelly or castor oil. After 15-20 minutes, excess fat should be removed with a soft cloth, then the shoes should be dried and rubbed with velvet or flannel.

It is recommended to store patent leather shoes in paper.

Care for shoes made of suede, velor, nubuck. If shoes with suede, velor, or nubuck uppers become dirty, dry them naturally. Then the shoes are cleaned with fine rubber and hard hair brushes, which remove dust,

dirt, lift and straighten the pile. The surface of the shoe should not be rubbed too hard, as the outer fibers may be damaged and the material will lose its quality and appearance.

To remove dust and dirt, it is also advisable to use sponges for cleaning polished leather, erasers for velor leather, and special crepe brushes.

For the care and cleaning of shoes made of suede, velor, nubuck, it is recommended to use special products in the form of aerosols; to refresh skin color - special preparations of the appropriate color.

Very shiny areas are lightly rubbed with fine sandpaper or a school rubber band, and then cleaned with a brush. Greasy and dirty areas can also be removed using a special combination brush for polished leather.

Grease stains from suede shoes are removed with hot water or purified gasoline, after which the shoes are dried and cleaned.

Care for shoes made of oily leather. Shoes with fattened leather uppers should be treated with a special cream containing fatliquoring substances. It is not recommended to polish such shoes after applying the cream.

Caring for textile shoes. Dust and dirt are removed from textile shoes with a hair brush.

The top of white textile shoes is refreshed with a special paste or solution of purified chalk or tooth powder. The tops of colored shoes are cleaned with special crayons of the appropriate color.

Grease stains from textile shoes are removed with purified gasoline.

Care for shoes made of artificial and synthetic leather.

Shoes with synthetic and artificial leather uppers are cleaned by wiping with a damp soft cloth. Heavy stains can be removed with warm water or soapy water. After this, the shoes must be thoroughly dried at room temperature.

The use of brushes and shoe polish on these shoes is not recommended.

Care for yuft shoes. Dirt from yuft shoes is washed off with water or removed with a wet cloth. After drying, the shoes should be coated with grease or wax.

In boots with tarpaulin tops, only the yuft fronts are covered with grease; the tops are cleaned with cream.

Grease leather (chromex, wax calf, waxy, oiled) is a dense leather that is treated with waxes, oils, fats (“greasing”) and ultimately becomes more resistant to moisture and dirt than regular smooth leather. Different manufacturers may use different terms to refer to such leather.

The Spanish brand Berwick, for example, calls such leather the word Chromex.

The Crockett & Jones brand uses the phrase wax calf, and Sanders uses waxy leather. In addition, you can sometimes come across the term oiled leather (a direct reference to oil treatment).

Features of oily skin

Fat leather shoes are an excellent choice for rainy, dirty, damp weather. However, keep in mind that this leather does not look very formal, so shoes and boots made from it are not suitable for an office with a strict dress code or for an official business meeting. It is better to leave them for walks, country trips, excursions, or even hiking and outdoor activities.

Oily leather is easy to care for and unpretentious, but it “breathes” somewhat less well than ordinary smooth leather. On the one hand, this means that it is better suited for cold weather than hot weather. On the other hand, such leather is often used for typical summer shoes - boat shoes, where moisture resistance is one of the priorities.

However, it is, of course, better not to wear boots made of oiled or waxed leather in the summer; After all, they are boat shoes - the shoes are noticeably more open, and besides, they often lack lining.

Which tanneries produce waxed and fatty leather?

Such leather is available in the assortment of the German tannery Weinheimer Leder, the American tannery Horween, the French tannery Haas and some other manufacturers. The best samples are produced in the USA and Western Europe.

What brands make shoes made of fatty leather?

Shoes and boots made of Chromex leather (fat leather) are found in the assortment of the Spanish brands Berwick (models 2439, 4163, 2562) and Lottusse.

Some models of the English brands Sanders, Crockett Jones and Loake are also made from similar leather - for example, Loake 524 boat shoes. Finally, informal shoes made of oiled / waxed leather are offered by the American brand Sebago.

Fat leather is a material that must undergo intensive nutritional treatment and contain more than 15% oil in its structure. This treatment is considered correct and is used primarily for most motorcycle boots.

This type of skin is easily recognized because it feels oily to the touch. It is worth noting that this kind of skin does not require constant care; once a month will be enough.

Step 1. Preparation

Remove the laces from your shoes to prevent them from getting dirty. We also recommend that you insert wooden lasts into your shoes to maintain the shape of the shoes during restoration. We wrote earlier about the benefits and uses of shoe lasts.

Step 2. Removing n were

Gently brush your shoes with a shoe brush to remove any excess dirt. Pay special attention to the wax stitching. The shoe brush is used for cleaning purposes only. Never use it to polish shoes.

Before carrying out basic shoe care, it is necessary to remove dust so that it does not get into the leather. This can lead to consequences that are not intended to preserve the appearance of your pair of shoes.

Step 3: Clean a pair of shoes

Wrap a Saphir polishing pad around your index and middle fingers.

Dampen a polishing cloth with Saphir Creme Univarselle and gently apply the product to the shoes, rubbing vigorously in a circular motion.

During this stage, you clean the boot of old creams and impregnations. Pay special attention to any creases or wrinkles in the skin caused by walking. We recommend vigorously rubbing creases in their direction to smooth out wrinkles.

Using Saphir Creme Univarselle will help your pair of shoes last longer and prevent the leather on your shoes from cracking.

Step 4. Application nie p nutritious wax

Use the Saphir Coating Brush to coat the shoe edging well. This will allow the wax to completely penetrate hard-to-reach areas and saturate the seams of the shoes.

This step is very important because dry seams in shoes are very likely to fall apart and can compromise the stability of the sole. Pay special attention to the connecting elements of the sole and walls of the shoe, as these parts are most susceptible to the influence of weather conditions.

Note: The picture is just an example as the shoe does not have a waxed seam.

Note: If your shoe has a wooden sole, consider using wax on the shoe's edging only occasionally, when necessary.

Step 5: Polish your shoes

In most cases, impregnated leather has a matte sheen. To add shine to your shoes, use a shoe polish brush.

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