{"id":330,"date":"2017-04-05T10:36:01","date_gmt":"2017-04-05T10:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/en\/?p=330"},"modified":"2017-04-11T14:50:41","modified_gmt":"2017-04-11T14:50:41","slug":"shoe-care-5-tips-for-the-perfect-shoes-art-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/en\/shoe-care-5-tips-for-the-perfect-shoes-art-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Shoe care &#8211; 5 tips for the perfect shoes! Art. 5"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"entry-content\"><p>This week we offer you article 5; featuring 5 simple tips for the perfect shoe care.<\/p>\n<p>If you have missed the other articles, you can find them here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shoe Care \u2013 The Basics Art.1<\/li>\n<li>Shoe Care \u2013 How to clean your smooth leather shoes Art.2<\/li>\n<li>Shoe Care \u2013 How to clean your suede shoes Art.3<\/li>\n<li>Shoe Care \u2013 How to spit shine your leather shoes Art.4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>1 \u2013 Alternate between shoes<br \/>\n<\/strong>It all starts with alternating between your shoes. It might be the most important tip we can give you. While wearing your shoes, the leather slowly stretches and forms to the shape of your foot. The way you walk plays a big role in this. Granting your shoes a day of rest, combined with the use of a good pair of cedar shoe trees, will give your shoes the chance to reform to their original state. When taking off your shoes, always use a good shoe horn to avoid damage and the stretching of the heels.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/1-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-284\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"1 (1)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/1-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/1-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/1-1-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/1-1-570x321.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/1-1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/1-1-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/1-1-1031x580.jpg 1031w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>2 \u2013 Pick a good pair of shoe trees<br \/>\n<\/strong>Like we said, the use of a good pair of shoe trees is essential in the care for your shoes, but as you might have noticed already, there is quite a large variety of shoe trees. Cedar wood, beech wood, lacquered wood, single spring, double spring, travel shoe trees. They seem to come in all forms, shapes and materials. So which one should you choose? We recommend a pair of double springed cedar shoe trees for normal use. These trees will give your shoes the optimal support, because of the adjustable nose (which most of them have). Aromatic cedar is famous for its natural qualities. When unfinished, it protects the leather, fabric, stitching and soles of your shoes by absorbing moisture, salts and acid. Cedar trees smooth out creases, linings and wrinkles in the leather, making your shoes last longer and look better. Our favourite shoe trees are the luxurious trees made by\u00a0<u>Sir Beecs<\/u>. They are perfect for every shoe brand and model, and are made from the best young red cedar that you can get.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/2kopie.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-285\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/2kopie.jpg\" alt=\"2kopie\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/2kopie.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/2kopie-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/2kopie-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/2kopie-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/2kopie-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/2kopie-570x321.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/2kopie-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/2kopie-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/2kopie-1031x580.jpg 1031w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>3 \u2013\u00a0Repair scratches<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>If happens to everyone; it\u2019s Friday night after work and you are invited for a drink. While you\u2019re enjoying a few drinks with your friends, a lovely lady in high heels tries to pass, putting her stiletto exactly on top of your shoe. Her heels slice gently through the upper layers of shoe polish you so passionately applied, onto the leather. Sounds familiar? No worries \u2013 with a little trick you can fix this quite easily. By simply using a slightly darker tone of\u00a0Saphir M\u00e9daille d\u2019Or Pommadier shoe cream\u00a0than the colour of your shoes, the scratch disappears. The darker shade soaks into the bare leather and camouflages the scratch perfectly. If you would use the exact same colour as your shoes, the scratch will turn out lighter than the rest of your shoes, making it still visible.<\/p>\n<p>To finish, use an identical coloured\u00a0Saphir M\u00e9daille d\u2019Or Pate de Luxe shoe wax\u00a0(in the same dark shade as the cream) to equalize the shine and colour.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/3kopie.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-286\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/3kopie.jpg\" alt=\"3kopie\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/3kopie.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/3kopie-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/3kopie-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/3kopie-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/3kopie-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/3kopie-570x321.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/3kopie-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/3kopie-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.beingdistinctlydifferent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2017\/03\/3kopie-1031x580.jpg 1031w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>4 \u2013\u00a0Take care of your leather soles<br \/>\n<\/strong>Most people forget that the soles of your shoes are made from leather as well. Because they are, you should treat them occasionally \u2013 to slow down wear and tear, and waterproof them during harsh winter months. The best product for this is\u00a0<u>Saphir M\u00e9daille d\u2019Or Sole Guard<\/u>. A simple, but very essential product to have \u2013 to complete your shoe care kit. See the video below to on how to properly apply the oil to your leather soles:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X7LATPVevcM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>5 \u2013 Recolour and protect your sole edges<br \/>\n<\/strong>The last tip is a very important \u2013 but oh so often forgotten \u2013 finishing touch for your shoes: retouch the edge of your soles with a bit of colour. Simply apply some\u00a0<u>Saphir M\u00e9daille d\u2019Or Pat\u00e9 de Luxe wax<\/u>\u00a0in the colour of the sole edges (often black or Dark Brown). Afterwards shine them using a shine brush. Be sure to watch the video below to see how we do it:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QagUvbez-DU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>That was the fifth and last part of our shoe care series. Hope you enjoyed it and have learnt some new tips and tricks on how to keep your shoes shining and in good condition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week we offer you article 5; featuring 5 simple tips for the perfect shoe care. 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