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Shoe Shine Myths & Facts
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New shoes don’t need to be shined. Shoes only need to be shined when they start to look worn.
If you've invested in a pair of shoes that you love and want to last, it is essential to get them shined before you first wear them.
Leather is skin that can no longer produce the oils it needs to stay supple, so it will naturally become dry over time.
Dryness can directly cause or aggravate leather damage, including tears, cracks, gouges, scuffs, stains, water damage, and color fading/loss.
Since new shoes often sit in the box, waiting for you to purchase them, they are likely to need conditioning, regardless of how good they look.
A proper shine will include an initial round of conditioning with some leather balm.
This, coupled with the oils in a quality polish, will provide the essential moisture leather shoes need to fortify them against the hazards of wear.
A final benefit of moisturizing leather is that it helps stiff new shoes break in more readily, and who doesn't want that?
All leather dries out over time, so we recommend conditioning and polishing your shoes regularly regardless of how much wear they receive. Even entirely new shoes can often benefit from some tender loving care before first use.
Frequent maintenance will not only ensure the best possible look but also considerably lengthen the lifespan of your shoes.
In addition to giving leather shoes vital conditioning, several layers of skillfully applied, high-quality polish protect the shoes' surface finish from the elements.
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