How should outdoor shoes be maintained?

How should outdoor shoes be maintained?

How should outdoor shoes be maintained?

Now outdoor shoes are getting lighter and lighter, more dazzling colors, more magical technology, more expensive prices, and more careful with shoes. But you may think that the same way you protect your shoes like a baby will often accelerate and reduce the service life of the shoes. Big brands of shoes are very strict and demanding. The process is also very cumbersome. In addition to performing a series of tests such as fold resistance, wear resistance, high alkali resistance, and color on the material, the following routine tests will also be conducted:

Bending: Simulates the bend of human walking to make tens of thousands of bends.

Low temperature bending: It is carried out in an environment of about minus 20 degrees Celsius, and each brand is different.

Water washing test: Washing in the washing machine, brand sports shoes have been tested to wash in the washing machine for more than 2 hours. All, if you are too lazy, just machine wash.

Sun resistance test: simulates high-intensity exposure of sunlight.

Hydrolysis test: Testing of various corrosion treatment agents.

Tension test: tension between upper and outsole/tension between outsole and midsole.

There will be comfort-fitting, functional-fitting, and treadmill tests. The most common thing you can get is functional-fitting, that is, each brand will ask everyone to do pre-market trials. Those trials after the market are only for brand promotion. OK, by the way, the testing process of shoes is very strict, why do you still need to be carefully maintained? In order to make the shoes lighter and more beautiful, you start using some special materials on the shoes, and the characteristics of these materials need to be treated with caution. So remember to pay attention to reading taboos when getting the shoes. The warning card inside the shoes will tell you which actions are forbidden.

White products

Refuse to be exposed to the sun, any yellow product is prone to yellowing. The quality of the product determines the length of time it will become bad. During the manufacturing process, the storage and storage of white/light-colored materials must be black packaged and cannot be seen. Therefore, avoid exposure to the sun. White shoes inside, socks with too dark colors to avoid external pollution.

Dark products

Red is the favorite color of Chinese people, but the color shift of red is very unstable, especially the materials inside the inner part. If your insole and the inner part of the shoes are red, it is recommended not to wear white or light-colored socks.

Genuine leather

Genuine leather is durable and breathable. It is used on many high-end products or outdoor shoes, but Genuine leather is afraid of water, especially in the southern plum rainy season. No matter how good the leather is, it will grow white and mold if it is not properly treated. So clean it with a wet towel and dry it, and never soak it in water.

TPU

TPU

TPU uses TPU on many shoes. The physical stability of TPU is very poor. It refuses to expose the sun, rejects high temperatures, and does not bending with too much intensity and rub it.

Seamless

Seamless craft is a very popular process in recent years. Very light and beautiful, but they are very fragile, and they will easily get rid of the temperature too high or too low. In order to pursue lightness, the material without seams is getting thinner and thinner. She is like a daughter-in-law. Beautiful, but needs more care. So in a bad environment, don't take her there.

Rubber

Rubber is generally used on the outsole, but some shoes are used on the toe and heel as needed. Rubber is generally wear-resistant product, but according to different shoes, the formulas on the ground requirements are very different. Don't use your off-road shoes to run hard cement pavement. The wear consumption is too high.

Micro-ejection

Now many people like marathon shoes because it is very light. Then, in order to be lighter, R&D personnel began to transfer the micro-ejection process originally used on the upper to the outsole. The expensive micro-ejection is beautiful and lightweight, but remember that its wear-resistant life is very short. During normal training, try not to use it for competition purposes.

Waterproof Shoes

Waterproof Shoes mainly rely on waterproof films, which are very fragile and cannot accept a little bit of sharp objects. Water splash prevention is actually a concept. Spray a layer of waterproof glue on the surface of the shoe material. Remember not to brush hard when cleaning, as it will be gone after brushing. The same is true for anti-siphon.

Overall, shoes that can stand the test are not a big problem to throw a washing machine, but the laboratory environment is very ideal, reducing exposure to the sun, and not overuse it can ensure that your shoes are fully and perfectly exert their value. According to different environments, please choose the right shoes to the greatest extent. If the frequency of use is relatively high, prepare 2 more pairs and take turns to give the shoes plenty of rest.

Basic tools

In fact, the tools for maintaining leather shoes are not complicated: a set of two brushes (please note that shoes of each color need a separate set), shoe wax for polishing, special maintenance paste, and a soft cloth for wiping dust, are enough.

The steps for maintaining leather shoes are also well-founded, and you can be familiar with the operation after a little practice. It can be mainly divided into the following steps:

Preparation stage: Prepare a pair of shoe lasts of appropriate size, and it is OK to knead the scrap newspaper into softness. Support the leather part of the upper, making it easier and more labor-saving when wiping. It can also stretch the wrinkles on the upper to make the shoes look more beautiful. Before wiping with shoe polish and shoe wax, you need to wipe the dust on the upper with a soft cloth to prevent dust from mixing with shoe polish and leaving stains. In addition, according to personal habits, special leather maintenance creams can be used appropriately, which will effectively extend the service life of the shoes. Just use leather maintenance cream once every two weeks.

Gloss: Use a brush or soft cloth to dip the size of a shoe wax about one yuan coin, start from the front of the shoe, slowly circle the heel, and apply it evenly and gently, pay special attention to avoiding decorated parts. The brush is relatively convenient to use, which can ensure that the corners and gaps of the shoes can be brushed. It is recommended to dry the tanned shoes overnight before wearing them.

Wipe: After the shoe wax is dried, use another brush or soft cloth, and use the same loop method to wipe the excess shoe wax on the upper until the upper is glossy to you.

A pair of carefully maintained shoes will add luster to your overall look. Paying attention to such details is a manifestation of men's care for themselves and will make others admire you. Finally, put on your love shoes and walk around in high spirits!