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Leather Care Instructions
24
August
admin

Leather soccer shoes are without a doubt more comfortable. The only concern we hear from our customers is about caring for leather footwear. We usually offer advice on leather care for our in-store customers, and now for our online customers or just for someone looking for leather footwear maintenance info here are some tips:

  • Large chunks of soil are best removed using a brush or cloth.
  • To dry your boots, fill them with newspaper, which is highly absorbent. Replace with new newspaper after few hours. Place the boots in a dry place. AVOID DRYING BOOTS NEAR HEATERS OR UNDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT!
  • To keep leather soft and reduce water absorption we recommend Chelsea Dubbin Leathefood
  • If available use boot tree to maintain original boot shape

Now a few DON’TS that some of you may find obvious but should be mentioned nevertheless:

  • Do not put boots in the washing machine
  • Do not leave boots in a bag or box if wet
  • Do not expose boots to direct sunlight or heat source like an oven or a radiator

Please note that over time a small gap between outsole and shank may occur. It is not a defect and will not affect your play unless it keeps expanding and causes an actual separation of the outsole.

The general rule of thumb is to clean boots after the game as soon as possible, let them dry from the inside to the outside and apply good quality leather oil or leather food EVERY TIME after boots had been cleaned and dried. These simple steps will let your boots mould to your foot while retaining it’s original shape and leather quality.

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Leather or synthetic? Soccer shoe that is right for you.
22
June
MM
Soccer (or “football” in European terms) shoes are generally made of leather or synthetic materials. Which is better?

Leather Soccer Shoes

Leather Soccer Shoes - Pantofola d'Oro Lazzarini

Leather – Leather shoes tend to fit better and provide a better feel of the ball. They mold to the foot providing great comfort for the player. Leather also allows the foot to breathe, preventing excessive overheating and sweating. Leather shoes do absorb more water than synthetic shoes, however with proper maintenance they can last longer than synthetic shoes.  We always recommend Chelsea Leather Food, an excellent product to protect and waterproof all leather footwear.

Synthetic - Synthetic materials have come a long way since first synthetic shoes were introduced as a cheaper alternative for occasional player.  Many leading sports footwear manufacturers upgraded synthetic upper with special microfiber. This makes shoe softer and stronger while providing similar feel to a natural material.  They also are generally lighter, do not absorb water in wet conditions and require less maintenance. However synthetic upper would never mold to a player foot the way leather does. Technological advancements also made top of the line synthetic shoes climb at the same or higher price level that leather boots.

Synthetic soccer shoes - Nike Air Zoom Total 90 Silver

Synthetic soccer shoes - Nike Air Zoom Total 90

A final word of wisdom – many aspiring players become influenced by advertisement and endorsements while shopping for soccer shoes, sometimes consciously, sometimes not.  Star athletes often have boots they endorse custom-molded for them and then are paid to advertise its superb qualities. We advise our customers to base their choice on their own personal requirements for comfort and support, a strategy that would guarantee best performance and enjoyment of the game.

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