Your shoes are peeling as you head out and you are all dressed up.Don't fret!There are a few tricks you can use to fix the problem.Most shoes can be repaired.We answered a few of the most common questions about what you can do to get your shoes back to their original glory.
Step 1: You can fix cracked leather shoes with real leather.
If your shoes are peeling, it is likely that they are made of faux leather.You can easily fix real leather that is cracked or dry out.If you want your shoes to hold their shape, you need to clean the surface and stuff them with newspaper or rags.The leather needs to be rehydrated.Allow the leather to dry for 6 hours, then smooth it over the cracks with a pallet knife.If you want to gently buff the leather filler smooth, you can use 220-grit sandpaper.
Step 2: Use shoe polish and a permanent marker.
If you want a smooth surface, begin by sanding off the peeling bits of faux leather.You can fill in the cracks with a marker that matches the color of your shoes.Put shoe polish over the peeling area and let it dry.
Step 3: Allow shoe glue to dry for 24 hours.
Ad E6000 is a type of glue used for crafts and for repairing shoes.You can spread a thin layer of glue over the inside of the sole if you peel it back.Push against the sole of the shoe with your hand to form a tight seal.Leave the shoe and sole to dry for a full day before you wear it.
Step 4: To fix it, tape it down with duct tape.
Attach the strip of duct tape to the peeling area with sticky-side down.If you want your lining to stay held down, you need to smooth out the surface of the tape.
Step 5: Attach the denim patch to the lining with fabric glue.
If the fabric on the inside of the shoe is loose, you can replace it with a patch.A patch of fabric can be cut.You can mark the edges with a marker if you hold the patch against the inside of the heel.Attach the patch to your shoe with a pair of scissors.Put fabric glue on the inside of your shoe and put a patch on it.Before you wear the shoe, smooth the surface and make sure the glue is dry.
Step 6: When you are not wearing your shoes, place them on a shoe tree.
A shoe tree is a wooden stand that is designed to hold your shoes in a way that helps prevent cracks from forming.Put your shoes on a shoe tree until you are ready to wear them, instead of storing them on the floor or in a closet.Don't let your shoes reach your pets.
Step 7: Keep your shoes out of the sun and heat.
Over time, heat and light can warp your shoes.Store them away from a heat source or sunlight.It's fine to put your shoes in a corner in your room.They can crack if they are moist.
Step 8: Clean and polish your shoes.
You can take care of your shoes by cleaning the surface.Use a shoe cleaner to clean the surface.At least once a month, polish up your shoes with quality shoe polishing items such as wax polish, cream polish or leather conditioner for leather shoes.