We’ve all been tricked by waterproof sprays that end up turning our cream shoes brown – but there are some at-home treatments that can weatherproof your shoes without compromising their look.
“Last of all, there is ‘waterproof’, meaning the shoes are made from waterproof materials, with sealed seams for wet weather, so they are the most likely, out of all three options, to keep your feet dry,” explains Fogden.
Thankfully, as ‘gum boots’ (or as you may know them, Wellington boots) are trending, finding stylish but practical shoes has never been so easy – from rubber Chelsea boots to lug sole shearling boots.
It may be tempting to kick your shoes off, leave them by the door and slide on some cosy slippers once getting in from the storm – but taking the time to dry and reshape your shoes is what maintains their longevity in the wet and wind.
If you’re in a hurry for your shoes to dry, Clinkard recommends investing in a shoe dryer, “[this] device gently warms and dries shoes without causing harm.”.
