Ways to Care Vintage Leather Shoes

Vintage leather shoes require special care. If you leave them without caring, you will not be able to wear them again. So for extending the life of these shoes and protect the supple leather skin, you need to clean and condition the shoes regularly. With shoe designers producing more vintage-inspired shoes each season, these expert shoe repair tips will help your leather shoes resist water spots and survive scuffs or stains.

It is better to clean your shoes every week to keep the quality of the leather. Remove any loose dirt with a brush. Mix warm water with a teaspoon of liquid soap in a small basin. Dip a clean white cloth into the soapy solution. Wipe the shoes down. Let dry.
Other than that you should apply conditioning products, such as a shoe cream, made specifically for leather. Dip a white cloth into the cream. Rub the cream into the leather using a circular motion. Cover the entire surface of the shoe. Let the shoes dry away from heat.
Polish your leather shoes with a clear or paste cream polish. Rub the polish into the leather shoe. Fill in heel scratches and scuffs with polish. Using an old toothbrush and polish, touch up the sole and edges of the heel.
Dry your shoes in a well-ventilated area. To avoid drying out of the leather, select a cool area to complete the drying process.
The vintage leather shoes need the special cares to extend their life. And all above are several steps you can follow if you have a pair of pairs of vintage leather shoes.