Not everyone knows this, but keeping your shoes in order is as important and if not more important than wearing a nice dress.

We often don't consider it, but when we introduce ourselves to other people, shoes are also part of ours
"business card".
So let's see, Construction of the shoe and maintenance of the shoe:

Blake, Blake-Rapid and Good-year

Blake processing is a technique for making footwear, in which a single seam holds the sole, lining, upper and insole together. The stitching is performed using a special sewing machine called Blake. The shoes worked with this technique are recognizable, as the seam that crosses the insole is visible inside them.

The Blake-Rapid processing is a technique, with double stitching, the Blake that combines the upper, insole, lining and midsole and the Rapid, which combines the midsole with the real sole. The result is simply perfect, an indestructible and natural shoe from a constructive and technical point of view, but at the same time comfortable and soft in the fit.

The Good Year processing is a technique for the production of footwear, where the upper, the insole and the welt are sewn together by hand and the final touch is represented by the addition of filling cork, which makes a shoe made with this processing.

10 basic steps to clean and polish men's shoes:

1. HOW TO DRY ELEGANT LEATHER MEN'S SHOES:
Always keep the wooden forms in the shoes and to prevent the tips from rising, or if you do not have them, place them on the sides.
To revive them after a storm, or if you have wet feet, stuff them with newsprint, keeping them away from heat sources such as a fireplace or radiator.

2. HOW TO CLEAN A SHOE
Dust the shoe with a soft cotton cloth, to remove dirt such as dust, then proceed, according to the dirt, with a damp cloth, a degreaser or a cleaning soap and rinse with a damp cloth and let it rest overnight.

3. THE GLOSS
It is preferable to choose creams composed of beeswax, spread the product evenly over the entire shoe, except at the bottom, and let it rest until they are dry. Furthermore, when polishing it is recommended to insert the palm of the hand into the shoe because with the heat, it helps to penetrate the polish into the leather of the shoe.

4. HOW TO APPLY THE WAX
Take a small amount of wax or polish, and go over the entire shoe with rotating movements. Be careful not to create too thick a layer of wax or the skin will not transpire. Once this is done, let it dry well, even a couple of hours. And finally proceed with the polishing

5. HOW TO POLISH
With a woolen cloth, vigorously rub the shoe to obtain the desired shine. Repeat this process as often as you wear it, so as to revive the shoe, and it is also a good way to soften the leather. Wearing such a heated shoe becomes even more comfortable to face the day.

6. A LITTLE ATTENTION EVEN AT THE END OF THE DAY

After wearing the shoe for the whole day, let the shoe dry away from heat sources, as in point one, after which, insert the wooden last inside to prevent the toes from rising or deforming. If the shoe is with laces, make sure they are fastened, of course to remove them do the reverse operation.

7. AND TRAVELING?
They recommend that you always pack the "travel kit" in your suitcase to always keep your men's shoes impeccable. Then brushes and toothbrushes, neutral and colored creams (black, blue, brown), and the inevitable wool cloth.

8. THE SOLE
The sole of our men's shoe also needs attention. It is always necessary to check that the bottom is intact, and if it is too worn it is possible and appropriate to replace it. This step is very important because a "healthy" shoe influences the posture of the foot and consequently also the posture of the body will be healthy and correct.
9. A REAL CHICCA
A real treat is to pass lukewarm linseed oil on the seams and soles of leather shoes, before placing them in the shoe cabinet.

10. ALWAYS USE THE SHOE SOCKS
It is important to always wear shoes with the help of a shoe horn. It makes the operation easier and avoids deforming the shoe in the heel part