Even good-quality shoes and boots are still susceptible to wear and tear. Most types of damage are repairable, and it often makes sense to bring your shoes and boots to a cobbler than to buy a new pair. You can also do restoration work on your own. If you have old shoes and boots at home that you’d like to wear again, you can use the following tips to restore them and extend their lives:
1. For scruff marks
Scruff marks are common among shoes and boots, and there are a couple of ways to treat these minor damages. Try using a permanent marker that matches the shoe color. Alternately blot these scruff marks with your marker and a tissue, and make sure that you do this gently. You may have to re-do this several times for the color to be sealed in. Another way to remove scruff marks is to use toothpaste and dish detergent together. Combine these two on a cloth and rub the solution gently over the marks. Dry your shoe with a clean cloth.
2. For water damage
If water damage happens to your boots, you must remove its inner sole (if possible) and then stuff the boots with lots of newspaper, which will help in absorbing the moisture. Leave the stuffing in for at least 12 hours.
3. For salt stains
Salt can cause white stains on leather boots and shoes. Even if you have already sprayed your footwear with leather protector, these stains can still occur. You can treat them by gently wiping the salt stain with a cloth that is moistened with a vinegar solution (1:1 ratio of white vinegar and warm water). Do this until the stains disappear and rinse the vinegar solution from the leather using a clean cloth.
If your shoes and boots have other damages and are in need of more elaborate repairs, it is advisable that you just have them fixed at a boots repair shop. When looking for a boots repair shop, choose one that offers a wide range of services such as heel repair, shoe dyeing, heel lining, and sole replacement.
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