THE CARE OF SHOES.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 4 July 1925, Page 16

THE CARE OF SHOES.

Leather and kid shoes ought to he kept as long as possible before be'ing worn, and it is advisable to “feed” them with a greasy preparation. Vaseline is excellent, or both uppers and soles may be painted with lukewarm castor oil. When this is done the shoes must not he touched until the of is absorbed, and then, it liked, a second coat may be given. Any oi] not absorbed after three days should be wiped off. The tratment not only makes the shoes wear better, but helps to waterproof them. It will he found that they polish well. They should ho worn first in dry weather, and when not in regular use each shoe is best kept on a tree, in a bag by itself, and hung in a wardrobe. This preserves it from dust. Wet shoes should he put on trees and dried, lying on their sides in a warm room, not near a fire, and polished as soon as they are dry., Any mud, of course, should have been removed while damp.