How to care for your shoes

There are some essential steps for keeping your LGFG leather shoes looking fresh for an extended period of time.

Firstly, and to the surprise of some who haven’t been informed on this, leather shoes should not be worn on consecutive days. Often we don’t see the shoes in the same way we do shirts or pants for example, yet many of wouldn’t wear the same one of those on back to back days. Shoes need a good day to breathe and dry off in between wearings (from both internal and external moisture), and for this reason having multiple pairs of “go-to” shoes will drastically increase the life of the shoes and in the long run save you money. When you take your shoes off, DO NOT dry them using a radiator or some alternative source – let them dry naturally, best of all on a shoe tree.

Secondly, it’s important to have your shoes cleaned. Specifically, use a pre-cleaner and then a brush, and to leverage the cleaning process long term, use a waterproofing and conditioning product before you wear your shoes to make further cleanings easier. This will ensure the longevity of your shoes is maximized. Pay attention that you’re using the correct product, as they will vary for types of leather (for example, suede, etc)
When cleaning your shoes, also remember to use a leather cleaner appropriate for the kind of leather – do not confuse smooth leather with suede! Leather cleaners come in a variety of soaps, gels, etc. Lay your shoes out on some newspapers and brush them down to clean; a pair of gloves can come in handy here too!

Then, apply a conditioner to your shoes, which is also sold as either a “2 in 1” product along with the cleaner, or separately. Apply and spread the conditioner with a rag and after a few minutes, wipe the shoe off as the leather will only absorb what it can.

Finally, you will want to polish your shoes to keep them looking shiny and fresh – keep in mind that some shoe polishes are toxic so check the label and wear gloves if necessary!

NB! The information above will be uploaded to LGFG Fashion House website as well so you can check that reminder any time:www.lgfgfashionhouse.com

If you have any additional questions, just contact us here:www.lgfgfashionhouse.com/contact-lgfg

Yours truly,

LGFG Fashion House family