Wearing suitable footwear isimportant for every person. Rainy season is a time when footwear takes abeating. Trudging through the water, one always runs the risk of ruining goodfootwears and further developing foot odor as well. With the rain, all thedirt on the ground turns into mud. Shoes are not suitable footwear during thosetimes. When wet weather arrives, some types of shoes should be kept in thecloset until dry days come. Some type of black shoes will develop black stainson the feet or socks when they get wet. Flip-flop wears should also be avoidedas they will smudge the clothes from behind. Suede shoes will not with standmoisture and its color will fade if kept under damp conditions.
Leather footwear turns green, ifnot taken care properly. Wet shoes should be dried properly before they are putin the cabinet. Damp leather is sensitive to heat, which will harden the shoes,and form cracks, when flexed. They should never be dried directly under thesunlight, as they will become as dry as sandpaper. Leather footwears should bewrapped in a nice way and should be put away during rainy seasons. If it isnecessary to wear leather footwear during rainy season, feet should not beslipped in and out of the shoes directly, and must be opened only by the laces.Socks are a must; even if they get wet as they act as a barrier between theskin and the leather. Direct skin contact with leather footwear can causebacterial growth.
Rainy footwears should beselected with straps so that they do not flap and cause long stripes of dirt onthe back of the clothes. A sturdy pair of rubber boots or sports sandals wouldhelp. Wax polish is always good on shoes, as they repel water, and prevent shoedamage. Wet footwear should not be kept inside the closet, as the moisture inthe footwear will soften the glue or rugby in the same. If they are not usedfor a long time, moisture may even cause cracks in the soles. A small packet ofbaking soda or charcoal will prevent moisture, odor and bacteria fromaccumulating in the shoes. Wet shoes can be stuffed with newspaper crumpledinto balls, as they absorb the water from the inside part of the shoe. Evenstuffed tissue papers might leave white marks in the inside part of the shoe. Deepstains on white canvas can be cleaned by rubbing it with vinegar. Adding a thinrubber sole protector makes the shoes water resistant, and prolongs the life ofshoes.
It is preferable to keep the newand favorite footwears at home and wear the older ones during the rainyseason. While no footwear will last for a life time, adequate care, and simplemaintenance can maximize its life span. Looking after the footwear will notonly keep them looking good, but also provide comfort to the wearer, keep themworking their best, and also lasts longer.
References:
1) http://sagribow.sulekha.com
2) http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net
3) http://www.chasesmith.co.uk
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