If you own a pair of Stab On Me shoes, you would want to preserve them in their best condition for as long as possible, for Stab On Me shoes are in a league of their own. Maintaining and taking proper care of your Stab On Me shoes will prevent killing your shoes pre-maturely before they've lived their full life span.
Here are our best tips and hacks on caring for your Stab On Me shoes, leaked all the way from the crypt!
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Know Your Shoe
The first step to maintaining your shoe is to understand your shoe. Once you have an understanding of the shoe, you can tailor the proper care best suited to it.
Shoe Type
Platform boots, creepers, or sneakers? What about Mary Janes, sandals, or winklepickers?
You wouldn't be running around in a pair or platform boots (you'll create holes on the platforms!) or bending the toe tips of your winklepickers.
If you have a pair of platforms but are not used to being few inches taller than your normal height, practice walking around in the house (or any free space)! Once you get used to coordinating yourself with the extra height, you'll avoid breaking the shoes in.
Material
Stab On Me shoes are made from good quality material, and that's a fact!
What we mean by 'materials' are the type of leather, lining and insole material, presence of rubber, etc.
Dearothy's Material Specs
Each of these materials have their own properties, doing a bit of reading on them can go a long way.
Leather
As of now, all Stab On Me shoes are either made of Patent or PU Leather. Both types of leather are durable materials. The glossy layer of Patent Leather adds a layer of protection; PU Leather is water resistant and doesn't dry out over time.
Your Size + 1 = 'Perfect' Size
It's common sense to get shoes that are the right fit for you, but did you know that buying shoes that are half a size/1 size bigger is actually beneficial?
After wearing shoes for a certain amount of time, our feet are prone to swelling and blistering, especially if the shoes are tight. Buying shoes that are bigger will give your feet room for circulation and prevent your feet from rubbing against the insides of the shoe till sore.
Less rubbing against shoe = Less friction = Less wearing out of shoe.
Take Breaks to Prevent Breaks
Just like a human, you should not overwork your shoes. If you wear a shoe all the time, it's lifespan would become shorter than intended. Take a break by switching between shoes!
Watch Your Climate
Since our shoes are made from leather, the weather plays a part in influencing its condition.
Too hot and dry environments can cause drying of the leather, causing cracks to form. On the other hand, too cold and wet environments could cause wilting and rotting of the leather.
If you happen to get caught in the rain (try not to wear it in rain in the first place), be sure to dry your shoes when you get home with dry paper towels or dry wash cloths. Remove the laces if required to reach the insides.
Shoe Care Products
Shoe Protection Sprays
Shoe protection sprays give your shoes an extra layer of protection by preventing staining. This comprehensive link evaluates, ranks, and compiles the best shoe protection sprays out there with reasoning:
Spray Paint
As our shoes are made from vegan leather, even with the best care in the world, it is inevitable to peel off after a certain period of time. To improve it's appearance, one can apply a thin coating of spray paint with the same colour.
Super Glue
Though highly unlikely, in the event that the sole starts to separate from your shoe, you may apply superglue to stick it back with the shoe's upper. We have tried this method ourselves to put ourselves in your perspective and found it to be highly effective!
Repair Services
After an extended period of wear, your shoe would give in to time. You may enlist the help of specialist shoe repair shops to restore it as close as possible to its original condition. London-based The Restory is one of those options that offer it's professional service.
We hope our guide has provided you with useful tricks for caring for your gothic beauties. If you have any tips not mentioned, feel free to share them in the comments!
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