You’ve bought new shoes and are ready to strut them on their first night around town? Stop for a moment. Think about its effect on your feet and on your shoes. An important part of looking after your footwear to ensure they last a long time is making sure that they are protected from the beginning. At 800 Leather Solutions, we offer a range of pre-wear services to give your items durability, longevity, and the best start to life.
1. Shoe stretching
The breaking in process is always the worst part of getting new shoes. Avoid blisters and cuts by getting your shoes slightly stretched.
Shoes can be stretched in any or all directions and are designed to expedite the stretching that your feet would have to endure through wear. Metal feet devices are placed inside your shoes and gradually expanded over 48-72 hours. We can stretch the toe area, across the top, and even bootlegs.
2. Weatherproofing
Before you lose another pair of suede loafers to the rains, send your new suede or nubuck shoes for weatherproofing treatment. This gives extra protection against the elements and maintains cleanliness. We can also apply our weatherproofing solution to other suede or nubuck products like bags, belts, or coats.
3. Rubber protective sole
It’s likely that your new shoes have a soft and smooth leather sole. Adding a rubber protective sole ove it not only protects the leather sole, but also provides grip so isn’t slippery when you walk.
Our rubber soles are only 1mm in thickness and are applied to be flush with the rest of the sole. We use a color-match the protective sole to make it look seamless.
Now that your shoes are thoroughly protected and are ready to face the outdoors, you can rest assured that your favorite new pair will stand the test of time and weather! 800 Leather Solutions provides all these services in-house and can also help restore damage to your favorite pair of shoes. Call 800 5328437 to get in touch with us today!
