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In autumn, footwear needs not only cosmetic care
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To keep boots looking neat and lasting longer, it is important to consider the specifics of the autumn season. A regular cream is far from always able to protect a pair from getting wet.
Details in an exclusive Telegraf comment were explained by an experienced shoemaker from Poltava, Mykola Fokin.
Read more in the material: Do not do this with leather and the sole: how to properly prepare footwear for autumn rains
According to the master, most products available on the market are purely cosmetic. They add shine, refresh the appearance, and mask streaks, but they do not nourish the leather and do not protect it from water.
A common mistake is rubbing shoes with regular cream hoping to make them water-resistant. Cosmetic mixtures are intended only for aesthetics and cannot replace proper nourishment of the material.
Mykola Fokin emphasizes: applying regular cream makes sense only on a well-lubricated surface. Then it will truly add tidiness, shine, and hide minor defects.
Thus, for reliable protection from autumn moisture, one cream is not enough. First, the leather must be thoroughly saturated with nourishing products, and only after that proceed to the final cosmetic touch.
As a reminder, Telegraf previously told when not to repair shoes and how to store them: an experienced shoemaker gave tips.
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