How to Protect New Leather Shoes

Wipe down your new leather shoes with a soft cloth to get rid of any dust. cheap new balance 580 Dust can collect in the creases and rub at the finish when you walk in the shoes.

Apply a shoe conditioner every other time you polish your shoes. This will replace any lost oils and keep the leather supple. Only rub in enough conditioner to lightly cover the shoes.

Apply a small amount of shoe polish to a test area of the shoe to ensure that it is the right color. cheap new balance 998 Rub down the rest of the shoes with the polish. Nordstrom recommends using a cream polish, rather than one that contains alcohol. An alcohol-based polish can dry out the leather.

Allow the cream polish to dry for a few minutes. Buff the shoes with a soft cloth.

Weatherproof your new leather shoes to protect them from the rain. Use a silicone-based spray, rather than mink oil, new balance shoes outlet as mink oil can lighten the leather. However, you should never use a silicone spray on suede. Follow the directions on the product you select.