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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 9, Issue 7 (October 1, 1934)

Shoe Care

Shoe Care.

Place leather and suede shoes on trees, or stuff the toes with paper after wearing, to keep them in shape. This is especially essential if the shoes have been wet.

Do not leave shoes with rubber soles near the fire or in the sun, as this will cause the rubber to melt and become sticky.

It is an excellent idea to varnish the soles of walking shoes in order to harden and preserve the leather. It is well to give at least three coats of the varnish.

The best way to preserve patent leather shoes and to keep them from cracking, is to smear them with vaseline. Rub the vaseline well in with a soft cloth and leave for a few hours, then polish with a silk pad. If not wearing the shoes for a time, smear them with a little vaseline and wrap them up in soft paper.

Suede shoes are cleaned with a wire brush, sold for the purpose. Care must be taken to rub with the nap of the suede.

It is most essential to use clean brushes and pads for all shoes. Good shoe pads may be economically made from discarded silk stockings.

Use white shoe cream in preference to black or coloured, as it does not rub off and stain the stockings.

If at all possible it is a good plan to have several pairs of shoes and change them frequently. The shoes last longer and changing them will help to give foot comfort.

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