To clean your shoes， you need to prepare color or neutral shoes creams/polishes and a soft shoe brush. 1. Remove laces from your shoes. Use a soft bristled brush to sweep off dirt and dust. 2. Keep your hand under the flap in order to keep the upper firm and flat. Take good care! Leather shoes are easy to get scuffed and/or dry; therefore， it is recommended to polish them on a regular basis. Notice: Think of conditioning as a moisturizer for your shoes， which will dry out over time. The soles on your shoes are like the tires on your car: They eventually wear out and need to be replaced.Invest as much care in choosing a cobbler to resole/reheel your shoes. To prevent permanent damage (or， at least，the outrageous repair costs)， have all work done before it's absolutely necessary. Oh no， my favorite shoes have gotten wet! Don't worry. Try this way to save them:1. Wipe the water with a soft cloth， and use an absorbent cloth to remove all of the water from the surface; Do not apply shoe polish when storing shoes for long period of time for the leather upper may crack. Instead， please apply bio-oil to ensure your shoes look as new the next time they are worn.To protect them from dust， place the shoes in stockings. Use shoe trees in any good pair of leather shoes; they'll make your shoes last that extra mile. The beauty of shoe trees is that they fill out the shoe， helping the leather maintain its form.
Use your other hand to apply a gentle shoe cleaner or saddle soap and apply to all the leather parts of each shoe. 3. Use the same brush to gently work the cleaner into the leather. Pay close attention to any noticeable scuffs or marks. 4. Let shoes dry for approximately 20 minutes before polishing. To prevent flaking and wrinkling， dab shoe conditioner on a soft cloth and gently rub in circular motion on all leather parts of the shoes. Choose a polish in a hue that matches your shoe. Experts generally recommend a lanoline-based beeswax polish， which will soften and protect at the same time.Wipe off excess polish with a soft clean cloth， and buff the shoe with the same cloth. A great trick is to use a pair of panty hose for a slick-as-a-dime shine. If none are at hand， an alternative way is to use nylon. 2. Stuff crumbled newspaper or handkerchief into the shoes and substitute with dry paper in order to take away as much water as possible;3. Before the shoes completely dry， place a shoe tree inside each shoe. Allow them to dry naturally or use the hair dryer at a low heat setting. Please avoid high temperatures.4. Once completely dry， gently apply shoe polish in a circular motion. This prevents the leather from shrinking and creasing.When putting shoes on， use a shoehorn to protect the heels.This will help retain the shoe's form in the back. u0026nbsp;In addition， loosen the shoelaces (if there are shoelaces) before using the shoehorn.