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A very common issue on shoes, both new and used ones, is that the half sock lining that is placed inside the shoe is coming loose so you get a flap that can be annoying. Here I explain why you have half sock linings to begin with, the reason that they often come loose, and how you easily can solve it.
Water streaks and stains on shoes in leather or suede is a common issue that most of us have experienced in various ways. Here I go through how to best prevent your shoes from having stains from water, both ahead of, during and after use, but also how one best remove them in the case they still occur.
This article is as much for customers as it’s for retailers and brands, who in too many cases overcomplicate the process of measuring feet. Given the few data points one have to work with when selling shoes online, it’s important that you get the ones you have exactly right. The use of pencils, papers, outlines and so on are only adding steps that can go wrong. Here’s how one should do it.
A major advantage of welted shoes is that they can be easily resoled, but a worn-out sole is just one of many repairs that can be made to your shoes. Here we look at some of the most common types of wear and tear that occur and explain all the cases where it’s perfectly possible to repair your shoes – and the few cases where it’s not.
Pie crust stitching. Skin stitching. Raised lake. Reverse skin stitching. Split and lift. Round closing. And so on. The terms surrounding apron stitching and split toes are many, and they are often confused and used wrong. Here everything is hopefully straightened out and clarified in a good way.
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Road salt stains is a pain that many living in colder locations have to battle with. The salt is crude on leather and risk causing sever damage. Here’s a guide going through how to prevent salt stains in the first place, and how to remove it if you still end up with salt stuck on your shoes.
When it comes to quality footwear, there’s a lot more to it than just leather soles or rubber soles. The various types within each category are huge, all with various specs and preferences. Here’s a substantial guide to all the most common types of soles for quality shoes and boots.
Time for the promised follow-up to the previous post on leathers from different animals. Here’s a substantial guide to the main tanning techniques, dyeing methods and finishing types and treatments.
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There are many different types of leather used for shoes, all with different looks, character and properties. In this substantial guide most types of leathers used for footwear are listed and briefly explained.
Candle wax is a problematic stain to get on clothes and shoes, as it tends to stick to the surface and can be a real pain to remove completely. With the right methods you should be able to solve it though, at least on regular leather shoes. Here’s a guide on how to rescue shoes from stearin.
