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Store your shoes in their dust bagsDust can work its way into the leather over time, resulting in staining and degradation. Store less frequently worn pairs in a fabric dust bag, this protects them while allowing them to breathe.
Don’t wear leather in heavy downpours
Once I did this and my soles separated from the upper. And if you do get caught in the elements, avoid the urge to dry them near a heater or expose the leather to heat period. Heat (and sunlight) can crack and damage leather. Let them air out on their own (with a shoe tree) for a couple of days. Dampness and leather soles don’t gel—they can’t take water. I’ll cover suede at a later date, but if you do own suede or velvet, use a lot of Scotchgard.
