The pronounced folds on the upper part of the shoe are called creases. They do not represent anything terrible, and sometimes they are even and even neat, but sometimes they are ugly, and therefore they can spoil the mood. Is there any way to fight them?

Defects in the form of creases — why

The «registry» of causes is, in principle, small:

• First of all, you should name an unsuccessfully matched pair. In the «translation» this can mean an incorrectly chosen size, inappropriate completeness, miscalculations in the design of the last, as well as the shoe model itself.
• The probability of more rapid formation of creases is manifested on poor-quality leather, if it is too soft or, conversely, too hard.
• Illiterate shoe care also affects, including accelerated drying, the use of not very good shoe cosmetics, and a long “permanent” wear of one pair.

How to get rid of a defect

The defect can be deep and shallow — how to get rid of it depends on its type.

shallow

It is easier to get rid of shallow defects and there are several ways to do this.

Paper and cream

Boots, boots or shoes are recommended to be tightly stuffed with old crumpled paper.

Advice! This is best done using newspaper pages. In addition to the fact that they can be easily crumpled, they are also able to perfectly absorb moisture. Shoe cream is applied to defective areas with a generous hand. When this composition is completely dry, the paper is removed.

Wax or tint

Small dents are easy to straighten out using special wax or tinted with shoe paint. Shoes are liberally lubricated with cream / wax, and after about a quarter of an hour shoe blocks are inserted into it, leaving it like that for a couple of days and from time to time lubricating with care products. After the skin has dried, the affected areas are treated with wax.

Note! Shoe coloring creams that involve color restoration should be matched to the tone of the processed shoe products and according to the texture of the leather, given that the compositions for leather and suede products are completely different.

Cream

Shallow «young» dents respond well to any emollient cream. Shoes are smeared with it, and then after 15 minutes they are tightly stuffed with crumpled paper and laid sideways. The lubrication procedure is carried out for several days twice a day. When the creases are smoothed out, the excess cream is removed and shoe wax is applied to the shoes. After all these manipulations, the paper is removed.

Deep

One way to eliminate deep wrinkles on leather shoes looks like this:

• The product is shaped by stuffing it with paper.
• After that, the shoes are covered with a “microfiber” cloth soaked in water and left for a while to soften the skin. Heating to an average value, an iron equipped with a steam generator irons “broken” places through a napkin.

Advice! Before «ironing» it is imperative to test whether this fabric can withstand high temperatures. Was the test successful? It’s time to get down to troubleshooting.

The second method involves the treatment of the «affected» area, slightly rubbing it with fine sandpaper. Then, carefully, so as not to harm neighboring areas, the creases are degreased with acetone or a solvent. Acting according to the instructions given on the packaging of a leather repair product, called liquid leather, the defective area is covered with this composition, dried, treated with a special cream and, at the end of the process, polished with a napkin.

You can also remove dents with wax. On clean and dried shoes, cracks and creases are filled with wax, warming it up. When it hardens, the excess can be easily removed with a soft cloth. A cream is applied to the “cured” shoes and polished diligently.

How to iron faux leather shoes

The structure of the leather substitute is very different from genuine leather, although they are similar in appearance. Therefore, «pure leather» methods will be ineffective for this material. If there is no prohibition sign on the use of ironing on the label of the product, then you can remove wrinkles and wrinkles with an iron, if it is equipped with a steamer, or with a device specially designed for this.

Creases are especially visible on white shoes.

We remove creases on nubuck shoes

On shoes made of nubuck or suede, creases can occur literally in the first season of wearing. However, even such a complex material can be eliminated such defects. For this you need to prepare:

• a special brush with a rubber “bristle” for cleaning suede surfaces;
• a damp cloth or piece of cloth;
• hairdryer.

Shoes are cleaned from dust and dirt. The paper filler is tightly put into the shoes — in such a volume that their top is smoothed out. Nubuck (suede) is carefully smoothed with a brush. A flap of moistened tissue is placed over the problem area. Turning on the hair dryer, send a stream of hot air to the hall. After removing the napkin, dry the resuscitated shoes in a natural way.

On a note! A special brush can be replaced with fine-grained sandpaper, but it must be used with extreme care so as not to harm the pile.

How to prevent the formation of creases

It is better to provide shoes with decent care than to try to remove dents and wrinkles in the future. What to do?

• Shoes must fit. In too wide boots or shoes, creases form in the widest place. If the shoes, on the contrary, are narrow, the skin on it will begin to break «due to» excessive tension.
• Shoes should be worn according to the season.
• For shoe care, the choice of creams and impregnations should correspond to the quality and color of the material. Smooth, patent leather, nubuck, suede require the use of special products.
• Shoes should be unbuttoned, locks and fasteners. If necessary, use the horn, and do not force your foot into the shoes.
• When taking off your shoes, you should not trample the heel or step on it with your heel to make it easier to take off your shoes.
• Model shoe specimens, if the materials of their manufacture are delicate, are intended to be worn purely in an apartment / office; When you go outside, you have to change your shoes.
• The best option is to have several pairs of shoes for the season so that you can wear them alternately. Shoes and boots should rest. After the «labor» day and until the next, they do not have time to dry out and regain their original correct shape.
• To wash off dirt from shoes, do not do it under running water. It is enough to wash the sole and upper with a sponge. When caring for shoes made from natural materials — suede, leather, nubuck, it is necessary to contact water as little as possible.
• For cleaning shoes made of real leather, it is contraindicated to use soap and cleaning compounds with an aggressive «character».
• Shoes should be cleaned every time after returning from the street.
• Wax, like cream, is applied exclusively to dry and clean shoes.
• Wet shoes are dried in a well-ventilated area.
• Wet and damp shoes should not be worn, because the skin in this form tends to stretch and deform.
• In winter and in the rainy season, it is recommended to use special waterproof compounds for treating the skin.
• If the insoles get wet, they should be dried separately so that the skin does not become damp.
• As for artificial leather, there are no fibers in it that can straighten out if they are softened with oils and wax. Therefore, such footwear should be provided with systematic and thorough care using the means intended for this.

If the shoes are worn and stored incorrectly, the creases quickly become deeper, and then it is almost impossible to remove them. Leatherette shoes are recommended to be stored with liners, filler or blocks to prevent even minimal deformation. However, this applies to all types of shoes.

Creases on any type of shoes, especially while they are shallow, can be completely eliminated with your own hands. If the process has gone «deep» and you can no longer cope with dents and folds at home, then there is only one way out — a shoemaker’s shop.