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Basic shoe care, whether for tennis shoes, ballet shoes or leather shoes, will keep your footwear looking like new. Learn to clean and care for a variety of shoes with tips from a shoe care and repair expert in this free footwear video series.
There are 11 videos in this series:
Cleaning products for pointe, dance or ballet shoes will depend on whether the shoe material is metallic, leather or satin. Learn more about cleaning pointe shoes with tips from a shoe repair expert in this free shoe care video.
Protecting suede shoes with a water and stain protector will make cleaning the suede much easier. Learn more about cleaning suede shoes with tips from a shoe repair expert in this free shoe care video.
Cleaning tennis shoes requires a variety of cleaners, including patent leather cleaner, patina cleaner and a solvent for dirt and grime. Learn more about cleaning tennis shoes with tips from a shoe repair expert in this free shoe care video.
Patent leather shoes can be cleaned with solvent-based leather cleaners or basic furniture polish. Learn more about cleaning patent leather shoes with tips from a shoe repair expert in this free shoe care video.
To clean dirty shoes, several shoe care tools and products, including brushes and leather cleaner, are required. Learn more about cleaning dirty shoes with tips from a shoe repair expert in this free shoe care video.
Cleaning Birkenstock shoes will require cork sealant, as well as leather cleaner. Learn more about cleaning Birkenstock shoes with tips from a shoe repair expert in this free shoe care video.
Hemp shoes and other cloth shoes require gentle cleaning shoe care, such as a mild soap. Learn more about cleaning hemp shoes with tips from a shoe repair expert in this free shoe care video.
Changing the insole of an athletic shoes is one of the easiest ways to remove shoe odor. Learn more about removing shoe odor with tips from a shoe repair expert in this free shoe care video.
Shining boots requires several steps of shoe care, including applying a leather balm and cleaning off surface dirt. Learn more about shinning boots with tips from a shoe repair expert in this free shoe care video.
Stretching out leather shoes can be done by industrial machines or by using homemade stretching solutions. Learn more about stretching out leather shoes with tips from a shoe repair expert in this free shoe care video.
The best way to care for leather shoes is to protect the leather prior to wearing the shoes. Learn more about caring for leather shoes with tips from a shoe repair expert in this free shoe care video.
Our feet do an amazing amount of work; it is estimated that each foot carries several tons of weight over the course of a day. If you were to multiply that number over a lifetime, it would be difficult to believe you had done your arithmetic properly. Ironically, we tend not to treat our shoes—the most important item of foot protection—with special care. We tend to expect much from our footwear; we want it to do its job consistently and quietly. Yet, we often neglect to maintain our soles, to give our shoes some much needed TLC from time to time. In this free video series a shoe care and repair expert will demonstrate how to care for a variety of shoes. Learn about shoe care for tennis shoes, pointe shoes and leather shoes. Get tips on caring for biker shoes, boots and hemp shoes, as well as information on how to get rid of foot odor and shine boots. Shoes need basic cleaning and care to keep them looking new and feeling good. Get all the information on shoe care right here in this free video series.
Mike Summers Mike Summers owns and operates Jim The Shoe Doctor, located at, 1070 Olive St. Eugene, OR. He can be reached by phone at 541-689-2288. The store was established in 1903 and celebrates over 100 years in the community. Summers has been in the shoe repair industry for over 25 years. He is well known within the community for craftsmanship and quality. Jim The Shoe Doctor offers complete shoe care, from cleaning and polishing to resoling, resizing and general repair. The store hours are, Mon-Thur: 9:00-6:00 Fri: 9:00-5:00.dkdk
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