What are the spring and summer trends for 2023? Are we wearing round-toe pumps or square ones? While it may be a good question to ponder over, a better one is to wonder why we buy new shoes every season. The fashion industry consumes 93 billion cubic meters of water and is responsible for 92 million tons of waste each year. The great thing about the younger generation is that they don’t aspire to Carrie Bradshaw’s shoe collection. They value thrifting, and mindful consumption and have revived the art of shoe repair.

With the help of professional shoe repair and shine services, you can also save thousands, and extend the life of your shoes.

Here are some of our top tips and tricks for shoe repair.

 

1. Invest In Quality Footwear

The first tip is to buy quality footwear as it’s made to last generations and you won’t need to repair it that often. Low quality footwear might make you think that you’re saving money. However, frequent repairs and replacements will cost you more over time.

Buy classic pieces such as plain black and nude heels that you can style in many different ways. Such pieces are worth the price point because you get so much wear out of them. Lastly, it will be a long time before you need to repair them.

 

2. Maintenance Is Better Than Shoe Repair

Investment pieces need to be taken care of. A great conditioner can keep up the appearance of ‘new shoes’ for longer. Waxing your leather shoes can get rid of scratches and even prevent them. Use mink oil to waterproof your shoes, especially boots for the snowy months.

 

3. Heel Repair

Worn-out heels or broken heels are not a reason to toss out your favorite sneakers and heels. You can repair these with shoe glue. There are many great options on the market. You can add a metal cap to your shoes to get rid of that annoying clicking sound.

 

4. Fixing Tears

Sole rips and tears are also another reason why people discard their shoes. You can fix this by using powerful shoe glue. This is highly effective for shoes that are made from rubber, leather, canvas, and vinyl among other materials.

 

5. Find Someone You Can Trust With Your Shoes

Imperial Valet Inc has been in the industry for over 80 years providing professional dry-cleaning services in DC as well as shoe repair services. No matter the shoe emergency, we’ve seen it all.

We also provide dry cleaning and laundry wash and fold services in DC.

So, book an appointment with your favorite shoe doctor and get your favorite stilettos back.

 

 

 

 

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