Can leather shoes be dried in the sun?

Shoes play a big role in people's daily life. They are very effective in protecting the feet. Of course, leather shoes are an indispensable part of their daily life at work or in the workplace. However, no matter what kind of shoes, they need to be dried in the sun after wearing for a period of time to remove the bacteria inside. They are all leather shoes, and many of them are made of leather. However, there will be some problems if they are exposed to the sun. So, can leather shoes be dried in the sun?

When it comes to leather shoe care, most people may have many questions. For example, leather shoes cannot be exposed to the sun. For leather shoes, direct sunlight is something we need to avoid during maintenance. Many people still put their leather shoes in the sun after cleaning them, which undoubtedly artificially destroys the service life of the shoes. Can leather shoes not be exposed to the sun? The answer is definitely no. The leather shoes we buy are made of animal skin tissue. Direct sunlight, excessive evaporation of water and excessive heat will affect the leather composition of the shoes.

First of all, there is the cracking of the shoe leather, which is mainly related to the damage of the animal fiber in it, the leather of the shoe will naturally crack; secondly, in addition to the leather, we also have glue bonding in the production process of leather shoes, so the sun may also have an impact on it.

In addition, the color of shoes will change when exposed to strong sunlight for a long time. When many leather shoes encounter these problems, it is easy to cause color unevenness, which will have a great impact on the appearance of the shoes.

1. It is normal for the dark lining of leather shoes to fade due to water, moisture and friction. It is recommended not to wear light-colored socks.

2. Leather soles and heels: Do not step on water, gravel, sharp objects or hard objects to extend their life. It is normal for them to be bumpy after wearing. Wipe them dry in time after contact with water or other liquids, otherwise the leather surface may be damaged.

3. Moisture care: If exposed to water or moisture, please immediately absorb water with a dry cloth. Do not wipe hard to avoid scratches. Then put paper towels in the shoes and place them in a ventilated and cool place to air dry. Do not expose them to the sun, dry them at high temperature, or blow them dry with strong wind.

4. Do not step on water, gravel or hard objects with leather soles. It is recommended to use rubber soles to extend the life of the shoes. When taking off shoes, do not step on the heels to avoid heel pile-up. If you find that new shoes are not comfortable to wear, do not force it, use a shoe horn instead.