Show tells how to make shoes last longer britain gives six ways to preserve LONDON under the heading headin 91 six ways to make shoes last longer the british board of trade I 1 is 11 the lelle following official in hints t in inserting S rag ng in british newspapers I 1 everyone who has more than J one pa pair I 1 r of shoes hot should wear or t them to em I 1 m t turn urn and not keep the same same p pair day after day this gives the leather th t time me to to rest st and dry thoroughly and so makes your shoes last longer 2 clean clea I 1 shoes regularly remove boist dust and dirt before polishing an and rub the polish well in it feeds the leather and keeps it tough h an and d ph pliable able 3 has choose a dry d day y 1 for r wr wearing cg new cr or ire newly vi soled led shoes h for t the he first time time th then they will pick up small grit which reinforces the sole surfaces and helps to resist wear 4 never put shoes close to a tore fire or radiator heat ruins leat leather at I 1 don t sit with your feet close t to 0 a fire lay your damp shoes on t their h bior sides side S and let them or dry slowly 5 don t let your shoes shoe wear ear out too much before having them repaired it is a mistake to go on wearing shoes until they no longer protect your feet in wet weather heels worn badly at the edges will quickly juick ly spoil the shape of the shoes have them built up directly the first layer of leather is worn down 6 watch how your shoes are wearing when they need repair take the advice of your shoe repairer h he knows what is needed and er w what t repairs he is permitted to d do the official notice also suggests that th at children a shoes which are often outgrown without being outworn be pa passed ad ou on to mothers with smaller children |