Steps to better shoe care

Here are a few ways to keep your shoes fighting fit:

• Cleaning shoes regularly helps prevent dirt from accumulating.
  
• Polishing leather shoes regularly maintains their color and suppleness.
  
• Wet shoes must be dried at room temperature away from direct heat. Inserting a shoetree or ball of newspaper helps maintain their shape and absorb moisture.
  
• Shoetrees must be used to help maintain appearance and extend the life of leather shoes.
  
• Keep your shoes covered in a shoe bag.
  
• Always use a shoehorn when putting on your shoes.