Style guide topic
Care
How to understand condition terms, signs of wear, heel marks, leather creasing, sole wear and embellishment loss.
Guides in this topic
- Designer Shoe Condition Guide 1 guide How to understand condition terms, signs of wear, heel marks, leather creasing, sole wear and embellishment loss.
- Designer Shoe Fit Guide 1 guide How heel height, toe shape, straps, leather, lining and sole structure affect designer shoe fit.
- Designer Shoe Size Guide UK EU US 1 guide A useful guide to understanding designer shoe sizing across UK, EU and US size systems.
- How to Buy Pre-Owned Designer Shoes Carefully 1 guide What to check when buying previously owned designer shoes: condition, photographs, soles, heels and provenance.
- How to Care for Brooch Details Designer Shoes 1 guide Care and storage guidance for brooch details designer shoes, written for shoppers who want to protect luxury materials and delicate finishes.
- How to Care for Buckles Designer Shoes 1 guide Care and storage guidance for buckles designer shoes, written for shoppers who want to protect luxury materials and delicate finishes.
- How to Care for Covered Heels Designer Shoes 1 guide Care and storage guidance for covered heels designer shoes, written for shoppers who want to protect luxury materials and delicate finishes.
- How to Care for Crystal Embellished Shoes 1 guide How to handle jewelled, rhinestone and crystal shoe details without loosening or dulling them.
- How to Care for Crystal Embellishment Designer Shoes 1 guide Care and storage guidance for crystal embellishment designer shoes, written for shoppers who want to protect luxury materials and delicate finishes.
- How to Care for Designer Suede Shoes 1 guide Practical, careful guidance on protecting, brushing, storing and wearing suede designer shoes.
- How to Care for Elaphe Designer Shoes 1 guide Care and storage guidance for elaphe designer shoes, written for shoppers who want to protect luxury materials and delicate finishes.
- How to Care for Jewel Straps Designer Shoes 1 guide Care and storage guidance for jewel straps designer shoes, written for shoppers who want to protect luxury materials and delicate finishes.
- How to Care for Lizard-Effect Leather Designer Shoes 1 guide Care and storage guidance for lizard-effect leather designer shoes, written for shoppers who want to protect luxury materials and delicate finishes.
- How to Care for Metal Chain Details Designer Shoes 1 guide Care and storage guidance for metal chain details designer shoes, written for shoppers who want to protect luxury materials and delicate finishes.
- How to Care for Metallic Leather Designer Shoes 1 guide Care and storage guidance for metallic leather designer shoes, written for shoppers who want to protect luxury materials and delicate finishes.
- How to Care for Nappa Leather Designer Shoes 1 guide Care and storage guidance for nappa leather designer shoes, written for shoppers who want to protect luxury materials and delicate finishes.
- How to Care for Patent Leather Designer Shoes 1 guide Care and storage guidance for patent leather designer shoes, written for shoppers who want to protect luxury materials and delicate finishes.
- How to Care for Patent Leather Shoes 1 guide A buyer-friendly guide to keeping patent leather glossy while avoiding cracks, clouding and scratches.
- How to Care for Platform Soles Designer Shoes 1 guide Care and storage guidance for platform soles designer shoes, written for shoppers who want to protect luxury materials and delicate finishes.
- How to Care for Rhinestones Designer Shoes 1 guide Care and storage guidance for rhinestones designer shoes, written for shoppers who want to protect luxury materials and delicate finishes.
- How to Care for Satin Designer Shoes 1 guide Care and storage guidance for satin designer shoes, written for shoppers who want to protect luxury materials and delicate finishes.
- How to Care for Silk Satin Designer Shoes 1 guide Care and storage guidance for silk satin designer shoes, written for shoppers who want to protect luxury materials and delicate finishes.
- How to Care for Snakeskin Designer Shoes 1 guide Care and storage guidance for snakeskin designer shoes, written for shoppers who want to protect luxury materials and delicate finishes.
- How to Care for Suede Designer Shoes 1 guide Care and storage guidance for suede designer shoes, written for shoppers who want to protect luxury materials and delicate finishes.
- How to Choose Designer Shoes for Comfort 1 guide A practical guide to balancing glamour, heel height, straps, platform support and wearability.
- How to Match Shoes and Bags 1 guide How to coordinate designer shoes and bags by colour, material, occasion, shine and detail.
- How to Pack Designer Shoes for Travel 1 guide How to protect heels, soles, uppers and embellishments when travelling with designer footwear.
- How to Protect Satin Evening Shoes 1 guide A guide to avoiding staining, water marks and snagging on satin and silk satin evening shoes.
- How to Store Designer Shoes 1 guide How to store luxury shoes safely using dust bags, boxes, shoe trees, padding and sensible climate control.