Tips and tricks on how to remove creases from sneakers made of leather and other materials

If in past years sneakers were shoes exclusively for sports, now they are worn everywhere.

Active use of the pair leads to rapid wear, the first sign of which is creases.

Read the article on how to remove creases from sneakers made of leather, leatherette and nubuck, as well as how to prevent these defects from appearing.

How to fix a defect in shoes?

Let's look at how to remove creases from sneakers:

Leather

There are several ways to fight with creases on leather sneakers. They vary depending on the degree of damage to the shoe. The main thing is to follow the instructions so as not to spoil the natural material.

Shallow

To combat shallow creases, use wax or shoe polish. It should be designed for the care of leather products.

The procedure is as follows:

• remove dust and dirt from sneakers;
• dry shoes;
• Apply a small amount of cream to the creases;
• after 20 minutes, insert shoe trees inside; if there are none, simply stuff a pair with newspapers;
• Leave the shoes for 2 days, at least once a day they need to be re-lubricated with wax.

When buying shoe polish, you need to consider the original color of the sneakers. It is necessary to select it to match the tone of the pair, or use a transparent product.

Deep

If the creases are deep, then you will have to make more efforts to deal with them. The algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. The sneakers are stuffed with paper to give them the correct shape.Do not overstretch the product too much.
2. Thoroughly moisten a microfiber cloth with water and cover the shoes with it. It should touch those places where creases have formed. The skin soaks well within an hour.
3. Turn on the iron with the steam function and set the average heating temperature.
4. Iron problem areas through a napkin. During the procedure, you need to constantly lift the tissue and monitor the condition of the skin so as not to spoil it.

A more radical way to fight with creases:

1. Select the finest grit sandpaper.
2. With its help, they clean out creases, controlling the pressing force. There is no need to put pressure on the sneakers so as not to rub it to the base.
3. Using acetone, degrease the treated area.
4. Cover the creases with liquid skin. You can order it online or buy it in shoe stores. This product is inexpensive. Minimum price – 80 rubles.
5. Let the shoes dry, cover them with leather cream and rub them until shiny with a soft cloth.

You can deal with medium-depth creases using wax. To obtain the desired result, it must be preheated. Until it hardens and thickens, it fills all the folds. When the wax sets, its remains are removed with a soft cloth. The completion of the procedure is polishing the shoes.

Leatherette

Leatherette is more susceptible to creases than natural materials. However, there are ways to resuscitate damaged shoes.

This is done using an iron equipped with a steam function., or using a steam generator.

When carrying out the procedure, be sure to use a damp cloth, otherwise the surface will be damaged. Also, do not bring the device too close to the surface of the sneakers.

Leatherette does not tolerate contact with high temperatures and can melt. Otherwise, the procedure is no different from that carried out for processing leather sneakers.

Another way to fight with creases on leatherette sneakers:

• remove dirt from the surface and dry the shoes;
• generously lubricate the area with rich hand cream;
• paper balls are placed inside;
• leave the sneakers on for an hour;
• reapply the cream;
• leave the shoes on for another day;
• remove the remaining cream, polish the pair with a soft cloth.

Nubuck

Nubuck sneakers are soft, so defects in the form of creases appear on them only as a result of prolonged wear. Although if you care for your shoes incorrectly, then they won’t take long to appear.

It is difficult to completely get rid of them, but it is quite possible to make them less noticeable. To do this, they resort to the temperature method.

The procedure is as follows:

1. Shoes are cleaned of dust and moisture is allowed to evaporate.
2. Filling is placed inside. The most commonly used ball is made from newspapers. It should be of such a size that the outer surface of the sneakers is completely straightened.
3. Go over the straightened fold with fine-grained sandpaper. Two taps are enough. If you overdo it, the suede can become bald.
4. Cover the problem area with a damp cloth.It shouldn't be too wet. Dry it with a hairdryer. You need to turn it on at medium power. It is mandatory to maintain a distance of 20 cm.
5. Remove the napkin and leave the steam to dry at room temperature.

Suede shoes should be stored with filler, which will give the surface a smooth shape. It's good if the sneakers are in a box.

How to prevent education?

To prevent creases from appearing on your sneakers, you need to adhere to the following recommendations:

1. There is no need to buy larger or smaller sneakers. If they are large, cracks will appear in the widest places; narrow shoes will “break” due to excessive tension.
2. If your shoes get wet, you can dry them naturally. The use of a hair dryer and other devices is permissible only when dealing with creases.
3. To care for a pair, you can use only specialized products and impregnations. Different compositions are used for leather and nubuck.
4. Sneakers must be worn with the laces untied. Be sure to use a spoon.
5. Do not tread on the heel, even if you only need to wear the shoes for a few minutes. You should not step on it to remove your sneakers.
6. Shoes must be worn in the season for which they were made. In winter, it is not recommended to wear sneakers designed for summer.
7. If possible, purchase two pairs. Overnight, the skin does not have time to recover and return to its previous shape. Therefore, it is better to alternate sneakers
8. When washing shoes, do not wet them completely.
9. If it is damp outside, your shoes should be treated with water-repellent impregnation a few hours before going out. Even if time is lost, this recommendation should not be ignored. It is better to apply the cream immediately before going out than not to do it at all.

Helpful information

Tips to help deal with creases in shoes:

• you should not use aggressive agents - this is especially true when processing sneakers made of natural materials, they will not only not cope with creases, but will also cause the defects to turn into cracks;
• before you start fighting creases, shoes need to be cleaned of dust and other contaminants;
• you need to smooth out the crease carefully so that the defect does not become deeper;
• before treatment, the area must be degreased - this is done with alcohol or acetone;
• shoes should be dried in natural conditions, away from heating devices and not in direct sunlight;
• you need to start removing creases immediately after they appear; shallow defects are much easier to deal with;
• If creases appear on only one sneaker, the second one should not be subjected to the correction procedure.

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Conclusion

Creases on sneakers spoil their appearance, making them look untidy. You can cope with the problem, regardless of what material the shoes are made of. The main thing is not to use aggressive agents and not to overheat the surface.