How Leather Shoes Can Become Damaged
Unfortunately, many people are unaware of some of the damages that can occur to the leather soles of shoes or boots when exposed
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Whilst the damage may not be apparent immediately as on the surface the soles may appear
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If your leather soled shoes do become damp, they should be placed in a well ventilated, airy place that is no warmer than the average room temperature. Heating your footwear beyond this point should be avoided at all costs,
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A much safer way to assist in the drying out period of your footwear is to soak up the excess moisture by stuffing your shoes/boots with newspaper for several hours, or even overnight. Again, keep them out of the way of any excess heat, including hot pipes.
As most leather soles are made from vegetable-tanned leather, it makes them increasingly sensitive to heat. Increased heat causes water vapour
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It must be noted that the damage is not always visible on the surface, even after the leather has been badly burnt. This occurs because the heat exposure dries the outside of the leather
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If the burning is of a less severe state, the damage could be left entirely unnoticed by the naked eye and may only be seen through a microscope. However, the durability properties of the leather will still have been severely affected.
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