Wingtip Shoes-How to Take Care for Them

You just got your brand new Wingtip shoes by Florsheim and you're as happy as happy can be. You know that feeling when you first put on a new pair of Wingtip shoes. Pure heaven, you're on top of the world. You simply feel unstoppable and are ready to take life on full throttle. I'm am always surprised although I shouldn't be by how many men I see walking around in a pair of Wingtip shoes that look like they got them from behind an old dumpster and I'm not saying that you have to wear only new Wingtip shoes. What I'm saying is that any man worth his salt needs to and should learn to take care of the Wingtip shoes they have.

This is the first thing you need to do when you get a new pair of Wingtip shoes is to apply a wax polish to them if they are a smooth leather shoe. Why do I apply wax polish to them when they are brand new? Very Simple, because that wax polish such as kiwi will protect and seal the leather from the elements such as rain. Many times leather Wingtip shoes are not given a thin layer of wax and rain can cause watermarks just the way a car can acquire. The way to apply shoe polish is so simple and takes only a few minutes. If the Wingtip shoes are new, then you can start with the shoe polish immediately. If not, wipe your shoes down with a damp rag to remove any dirt that is on your wingtip shoes. Next, with a dry rag or old toothbrush you thinly apply the polish to your Wingtip shoes on all of the outside of the leather surface and edge of the soles if the shoes have leather soles. Let those Wingtip shoes sit and do the other shoes in the same manner. After a couple of minutes I like to use a shoe shine brush that is made of horse hair and buff the Wingtips in a rhythmic style until the Brogues are shining nicely. You should clean and shine your Wingtip shoes at least once a week or immediately if they became soiled by mud or dirt so they look their absolute best and look newer longer. You know people do look down at your shoes whether you realize it or not.

To make your Wingtip shoes last longer you should never ever wear them every single day. Rotate,rotate,rotate. You should have at least two pairs of Wingtip shoes so the pair of Wingtip shoes you wore today can naturally dry out all the moisture that they acquired while wearing them. If you don't let your Wingtip shoes sit for a day, what will happen is all the moisture from your sweat will break down the leather linings,cushioning and insole quicker. While your Wingtip shoes are resting for a day or so you should put real cedar shoe trees in them to help restore them to their original shape. If you don't have any real cedar shoe trees handy stuffing them with newspaper will suffice until you get shoe trees. I highly recommend real cedar shoe trees due to the fact that they help absorb the moisture in your shoes and restore the shape of your shoes. If you take these steps to properly take care of your Wingtip shoes, you will be more than happy to let people judge you by the Wingtip shoes you wear. Shop for Wingtip Shoes Men Here.