A shoe is comprised of different parts together with different different materials which you never expect such various materials list is involved when you see a shoe.

Understanding the basics of shoe construction can help you choose intelligently from among the thousands of available styles and sizes what to choose.

The toe box is the tip of the shoe that provides space for the toe area. The toe box may be rounded, square or pointed and will determine the free space provided for the toe area.

Do not select a shoe with too narrow of a toe box. Most high heel shoes will have a pointed, narrow toe box that crowds the toes and forces them into an unnatural triangular shape resulting in a painful foot injury.

The upper is the leather or synthetic part of the shoe that attached to the insock’s texone. Uppers come in many different looking styles.It is important to choose the upper best suited to your foot type.

The vamp is the upper middle part or main area of the shoe where either the laces or Velcro  or some kind of ornaments are  placed. Most of the time cutterman / manufacturers used to give highest priority to use good looking surface of the Natural leather for these area while making the shoes.

When you look at the  consists of shoe, you will see first in the inside  insock provide the foot to be rested, its  is  attached to an outsole. Since  outsole contacts the ground the softer the sole, the greater the shoe's ability to absorb shock.

The heel is the bottom part of the rear of the shoe that provides elevation. The higher the heel, the greater the pressure on the front of the foot. Medical experts advise not to  wear a shoe with a heel higher than 2 1/4 inches. A high heel greatly increases the chances of developing a foot problem as well as  spinal problem .

The material from which the shoe is made can affect fit and comfort. Softer materials decrease the amount of pressure the shoe places on the foot while stiffer materials vice versa. It is advisable to choose genuine Natural materials in the event you buy leather for your  

How to select the right shoe & the socks to it !

• Choose appropriate shoe type depend on the requirement. Well-cushioned shoes for long periods of standing, and activity specific ones for exercise.
• Your running shoes should be changed every 550-800 Km. If these shoes are exposed to temperature extremes, weathering will age them prematurely and result in a loss of shock absorption.  Walking shoes are subject to less stress.  If you walk up to 7 Km  per day change your walking shoes every 6 to 9 months.
• Sandals do not give much support for your feet. They should not be worn for  sports activity and long periods of work. Medicals experts advise that if you have any ankle imbalance or injury not to wear sandals.
• Leather shoes are better than man-made syntetic  materials (plastic or vinyl), as they can breathe. Since it accumulate  moisture in the inside,  cause your feet to sweat more and lead to the development of fungus.
• As a good habbit, don’t wear the same pair of shoes every day. Doing so will end up un pleasant oddour.   
• Always get feet measured when it’s time to buy and purchase it towards the end of the day, when your feet are the most swollen.  Always fit on both the shoe pair rather to single side, it will give more confidence about the confortness & the size you just choose.
• Children’s Shoes - Shoe fit is really important for children whose feet change in size about 26 times.
• You have to choose carefully when you buy the right socks for your feet. Fungus is tough to get rid of you have to extra cautious. Socks that wick moisture away from the foot are very helpful in preventing athlete's foot and blisters and controlling the spread of fungus. The best moisture wicking socks are made primarily of synthetic fibers.
• Don’t wear tight socks or nylons that tightens your toes or bunch under your feet.
• Make sure you change your socks at least once a day; don’t wear the same pair two days in a row.
• Avoid wearing nylon socks and pantyhose for long periods of time.

Why Clean Feet

• Always wear shower shoes in public facilities.
• Cut toenails straight across.
• Take your own tools when you go for a pedicure to avoid picking up who-knows-what from non-sterile instruments or footbaths.
• Clean and disinfect

 

How to Clean & Polishing your leather shoes




Even though most of the people don’t enjoy polishing shoes, it really can make or break the whole outfit look. Brush up on shoe shining basics to keep yours looking great.

Step-by-Step Guide to Shining Your leather  Shoes

• Keep in a Box : Keep all the required supplies in a box, which include a shoeshine and polish brush, matching shoe polish, a shoehorn, tooth brush one cleaning cloth and  soft cotton cloth.



• Prior Cleaning: Check if your shoes are clean before you begin applying polish. Wipe off dirt or dust with a soft cloth, and take care not to scratch the leather.
• Apply Polish: Apply a small amount of polish with your polish brush, and then wait for about 15-20 minutes for it to dry.
• Cleaning: Use a shoeshine brush to wipe off the polish onto your shoes. Keep a tooth brush  handy for tricky corners.
• Buff it: Use a soft cloth or piece of chamois to buff your shoes and get them shiny. This step is essential to making all your prior work look right. The shinier, the better!
• How to Clean & Polishing your Patent shoes
Patent leather can be genuine leather or syntetic, but this hard, glossy material can really add a special touch to evening formal wear and original designer footwear.
With its unique high gloss, patent leather does need a little extra care. Now we will see how  to keep your patent leather looking perfect.
• Do we can wash patent leather shoes ?

Yes, all you need is a little soap and a wet cloth. Wet your cloth, apply a dab of soap, and then rub. Wipe clean with a fresh damp cloth. You can also try Aquila, which is a special leather cleaner designed to dissolve dirt and prevent the effects of chlorine and minerals.
• How to polishing patent leather shoes ?
  
Get a clean cloth and a little special patent leather cleaner. Wipe off dust with the cloth, and then apply a special patent leather cleaning cream. Never use brush to apply patent leather cream to your shoes since it will damage the shiny outer layer. After the cream soaks in, you can use another soft clean cloth to buff your shoes to a nice patina. You can also shine up your shoes a little with a simple mineral oil treatment. If you put a little mineral oil on a clean lint-free cloth, you can rub out many minor scuffs after a day’s wear. For truly professional care, you can also apply a silicone shine product, which will prevent future scuff marks and won’t look greasy.

Shiny leather: Vegetable oil can help increase the shine on your shoes.

• Patent leather - How can we care

 

Be careful with your patent leather shoes when you’re not wearing them. Storing them in a pile on the floor simply won’t do so to protect your shoes always put them away spotless and shined. Insert shoe horns to ensure that your shoes keep their shape, because patent leather that’s bent or creased won’t look quite as shiny. Put your patent leather shoes in a clean shoe box with a sheet of tissue between them to keep them from rubbing together.

• How to Clean Suede leather shoes

First of all best thing try your best not let your suede shoes get dirty at first place. The best persons to get rid of such steins & dirt is the professional people. Anyway these few tips might help you have less trouble with cleaning suede shoes:

• Treat your suede shoes with protective spray against water damage and stains. This is to Keep suede shoes away from water as much as possible.
• If they get wet, never dry with heat dryer. Sop the water with towel and let your suede shoes dry naturally. Repair the nap( leather hair like surface )  with the suede brush.
• You can also restore the nap with steam. Hold your suede above a steaming pot.
• Cleaning suede shoes is generally accomplished by either gently brushing with fine brushes (for dry marks) or by lightly soaking with piece of cloth (for wet stains).
• You can partially to entirely remove dry stains by lightly rubbing with pencil eraser on the affected area.
• I will give small tip which I had personally sucess, but it is up to you to decide do such things.( I hope you will just try it with a small affected area )  clean suede shoes by gently rubbing with cloth dunked in vinegar, again I repeat do at your own risk.

How to Organize your shoes  &  Solutions



• Try them on for size.

Pull out a few pairs at a time & see whether those shoes are,

• fit comfortably to your feet ?
• Do I really like it or you just want to keep?
• Do I have suited color clothes to match it?
• If the shoes are shabby, can they be repaired?

If you think if you do not get reasonable answer to justify to keep it, its high time to put it to a nice box keep with garbage bag.

• Think seasonally.
• Sort what's left into three four groups winter, spring, summer and special occasions. Keep the in-season shoes readily accessible — on a rack in the bottom of your closet, in a hanging canvas shoe bag, or on an over-the-door or wall-mounted rack. Store out-of-season and special-occasion shoes in clear plastic boxes or cubbies at the top of a closet or in a spare room. When the seasons change, move the shoes at the bottom of the closet up top and the ones on top, down.
  
• Plan for expandability.
• When buying shoe racks or boxes, buy more than you need. That way new purchases will end up tidily stowed rather than heaped on the closet floor.
  If you want just one pair of evening shoes, buy metallic ones, which are more versatile than black.