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Want to increase the durability of your custom shoes? Follow these 9 tips!
We all have that one pair of shoes we love wearing at every occasion. Compared to all the other shoes we own, your custom made shoes seem to have a soft spot. However, we often forget that all shoes have a lifespan, and unfortunately, won’t last forever.
But what if we told you, you can boost the longevity of your custom shoes? Here are 10 easy tips to follow so that you can increase the durability of your favorite custom made shoes.
Don’t park your shoes carelessly
- We believe that 90% of the time, custom design shoes get spoiled because of the way they’re parked. Avoid parking them mindlessly. Instead, park them in an orderly fashion to minimise external damage and maximise lifespan.
Use a dust bag
- Those bags you get your shoes in? Keep them! It is recommended to store your custom made shoes in a fabric dust bag. This prevents major air flow and keeps your footwear away from unwanted dust. Don’t store your shoes in plastic boxes, as those will completely cut air flow, forbidding the shoes from breathing. Dust bags allow just the right amount of air to enter, thus allowing your custom shoes to get the air they need.
- It is a bonus if you can store your shoes in zip lock bags before putting them in your dust bags. This keeps each shoe away from the other.
- Those bags you get your shoes in? Keep them! It is recommended to store your custom made shoes in a fabric dust bag. This prevents major air flow and keeps your footwear away from unwanted dust. Don’t store your shoes in plastic boxes, as those will completely cut air flow, forbidding the shoes from breathing. Dust bags allow just the right amount of air to enter, thus allowing your custom shoes to get the air they need.
- It is a bonus if you can store your shoes in zip lock bags before putting them in your dust bags. This keeps each shoe away from the other.
Stay away from moisture
- Keep your custom made shoes far, far away from moisture. Exposure to moisture can cause bacterial growth, thus leading to early destruction of your footwear. It is advised to use silica gel when storing custom design shoes to keep moisture at bay. If possible, wrap your footwear with thin paper too.
- This is easier said than done. In the event that your custom shoes do get wet or exposed to moisture, dry it out under a shady space. This gives your footwear air that allows moisture to dry up.
No direct sunlight, please
- Ensure that your custom design shoes are stored in a shady space. Protect them from direct sunlight, since this is what causes dry-rotting, causing stiffer shoes and quicker crumbling.
Follow a care routine right from the start
- The sooner you begin taking care of your custom made shoes, the longer they’ll last. Make it a habit to keep your shoes clean, store them in dust bags, protect embroidery shoes from dust, and more. Once you’ve developed this habit, you can easily boost the lifespan of your custom design shoes.
- Ensure that your custom design shoes are stored in a shady space. Protect them from direct sunlight, since this is what causes dry-rotting, causing stiffer shoes and quicker crumbling.
Follow a care routine right from the start
- The sooner you begin taking care of your custom made shoes, the longer they’ll last. Make it a habit to keep your shoes clean, store them in dust bags, protect embroidery shoes from dust, and more. Once you’ve developed this habit, you can easily boost the lifespan of your custom design shoes.
Store them away from heat
- Avoid keeping your shoes near any heat source. Store it far away from a fireplace, heater, or any other source. Heat can weaken the glue bond in your footwear, causing faster disintegration. Additionally, heat can damage the embroidery on your precious custom design shoes.
Clean the shoes before you pack them away
- Before you place the shoes in a dust bag, clean them carefully. Use a soft cloth and clean them to remove all the dust and dirt that have accumulated on them.
Never pile your custom design shoes
- Don’t pile your shoes on top of each other. This will alter their shape, make them dirty, and cause irreversible damage. It is recommended that you store them one beside the other, in a spacious shoe drawer.
Don’t wear the same pair of custom shoes daily
- As much as you love them, you should not wear your favorite shoes every day. If you do, you’re exposing your footwear to more wear and tear, thus reducing its natural lifespan.
Use a shoe tree
- When you aren’t wearing your custom made shoes, it is advised to store them using a shoe tree. If you want a more low-maintenance solution, you can instead stuff your shoes with paper. This will help maintain their shape.
- Don’t pile your shoes on top of each other. This will alter their shape, make them dirty, and cause irreversible damage. It is recommended that you store them one beside the other, in a spacious shoe drawer.
Don’t wear the same pair of custom shoes daily
- As much as you love them, you should not wear your favorite shoes every day. If you do, you’re exposing your footwear to more wear and tear, thus reducing its natural lifespan.
Use a shoe tree
- When you aren’t wearing your custom made shoes, it is advised to store them using a shoe tree. If you want a more low-maintenance solution, you can instead stuff your shoes with paper. This will help maintain their shape.
By following these easy tips, you can easily prolong the longevity of your custom design shoes.
These Are Our Top 4 Festive Shoes For This Season
The festive season is here! All your outfits might be ready, but are you prepared with your footwear wardrobe? While you might prep your home to welcome relatives, friends and other guests, you can't neglect your footwear fashion.
It is important to wear comfortable shoes for the festive season. After all, you wouldn't want to end up with shoe bites and blisters while entertaining your guests, right? Don't worry, September Shoes has found this season's must-haves just for you! At September Shoes, we can also customise them in any heel, heel height, colour, and embroidery. Get ready to look divalicious with our top 4 festive shoes:
Silver Whirl
- Bringing you the best of both worlds, this pair of block heels is as comfortable as can be. Pair them with a beautiful sharara set, a kurta pajama set, or a gorgeous dress- These comfortable heels will go with all your outfits.
Mogra
- Ethereal and elegant, these embroidery heels flaunt traditional vibes only. If you're someone who's looking for a nice pair of embroidery heels that are comfortable and stylish, this one's meant for you. Its neutral base colour makes them go with any ethnic outfit you may have.
- Ethereal and elegant, these embroidery heels flaunt traditional vibes only. If you're someone who's looking for a nice pair of embroidery heels that are comfortable and stylish, this one's meant for you. Its neutral base colour makes them go with any ethnic outfit you may have.
Amaya
- Understated and beautiful, this pair of platform heels is ideal for your festive parties. If you need to stand for hours together, you've got to own these comfortable heels. Its subtle embroidery and base colour make it the perfect pick for festive shoes.
Zoya
- Trendy yet traditional, these blocks are the most comfortable heels ever. If you're someone who's looking for something ethnic yet stylish, this one's for you. Its refreshing colour and intricate embroidery makes it one of the trendiest heels for this season.
- Trendy yet traditional, these blocks are the most comfortable heels ever. If you're someone who's looking for something ethnic yet stylish, this one's for you. Its refreshing colour and intricate embroidery makes it one of the trendiest heels for this season.
What are you waiting for? Check out our beautiful festive collection and dazzle your festivities with September Shoes!
How To Choose The Perfect Wedding Shoes
Struggling to find wedding shoes? You’ve come to the right place! At September Shoes, we believe that every bride should wear the most comfortable shoes on her special day. Here’s the ultimate wedding shoes guide to help you pick the right wedding shoes for every function. Rock-n-roll Soniye, you’ll never experience painful feet after this!
Din Shagna Da: The Wedding Day
- Choose the right heel height according to your outfit (you wouldn’t want your outfit to sweep the floor). Get wedding shoes customised, so that they’re slightly visible, making you look as ethereal as can be.
- Keep in mind the purpose of your wedding shoes. For example, they should be easy to remove, so you can easily sit through traditional ceremonies. You may even want to wear accessories like toe rings, so invest in comfortable shoes.
- We recommend wearing platform heels. You’ll obviously have to stand for long hours. It’s wise to wear shoes that are cushioned and relatively flat, like platform heels. Goodbye, painful heels!
- Opt for neutral customised shoes in shades of gold, rose gold, and nude (these are a rage in our newest collection). Selecting neutral shades will make it easier to pair them with your other outfits.
Kar Le Gallan Goodiyan: The Sangeet Night
- Groove to your favorite beats in comfortable shoes like block heels. They’re lightweight, which makes it easier to move.
- Go for indo-western styles and customised shoes with contemporary embroideries. Find trendy block heels at September Shoes that match perfectly with your gown.
- You can choose non-embroidered heels. Think metallics and shimmer!
- Invest in customised shoes that have a back strap. This gives you support and extra grip. Nothing’s going to ruin the star-studded night!
- Pick trendy, versatile colours like grey, black, silver or rose gold that’ll go with all your outfits.
- Groove to your favorite beats in comfortable shoes like block heels. They’re lightweight, which makes it easier to move.
- Go for indo-western styles and customised shoes with contemporary embroideries. Find trendy block heels at September Shoes that match perfectly with your gown.
- You can choose non-embroidered heels. Think metallics and shimmer!
- Invest in customised shoes that have a back strap. This gives you support and extra grip. Nothing’s going to ruin the star-studded night!
- Pick trendy, versatile colours like grey, black, silver or rose gold that’ll go with all your outfits.
Mehendi Hai Rachne Wali: The Mehendi / Haldi Day
- Got mehendi/haldi on your feet? Your wedding shoes are bound to get dirty and adorn stains that won’t go. This is why we don’t recommended jootis for these functions.
- Invest in a good pair of sliders. They can be worn very easily- Simply slide your feet in and you’re all set!
- Opt for darker colours, so that no stains ruin your customised shoes.
Team September Shoes Suggests: Keep a pair of comfortable flats handy! They’ll be a boon throughout the wedding festivities.
