If there is a lot of space between your foot and the upper then there is no resistance to the upper creasing and it will crease at the weakest points. To check your shoe is the right size simply push your foot into the front of the shoe and check the gap at the heel. If the shoe is the right size in length then your index finger should just fit in the space without forcing it in or having too much space around it.
A correctly fitting shoe should very lightly press in on the widest part of your foot without feeling too snug and definitely not tight or loose. Lastly, there should not be too much space between your foot and the opening of the shoe where you put your foot in.
Every manufacturer uses different last shapes between models as well as the lasts differing between brands. Commonly Asian made shoes are tight in width and length but this is dependent upon brand and model and also between shoes in a model series. Shoes that are too tight will hurt and encourage ingrown toe-nails because of the pressure on the nail — skin juncture in your toe as the nail grows while you are wearing your shoes through the day.
Shoes that are too loose will tend to flop around and rub your skin causing sore spots or blisters. You will also benefit from paying attention to how you lace your shoes as the method of threading your laces can have a significant difference in how well your shoes fit your feet. This is because the laces tension the uppers and pull them tighter onto your foot without them being too tight and so affect the force distribution across the shoe. Even the best crease protectors will not keep shoes entirely crease free but they certainly help to reduce creasing.
Perhaps the best reinforcing inserts on the market today are Sneaker Shields which you can buy at Amazon. These accessories are shaped to the shoe and expand into the toe box area by pushing against the shoe heel. They work on the principle that when you wear shoes, your feet release moisture and some of this moisture is trapped in the shoe making it more supple.
As the shoe dries the uppers tend to shrink slightly and the shoe trees encourage the uppers to shrink back into shape which pulls the creases flatter. The simple answer is that you cannot stop creasing altogether but you can reduce the severity of creasing by careful choice of design, getting the right fit for your foot, adding shoe toe box reinforcing inserts and proper care when you are not wearing them. When you first wear a pair of shoes they will stretch and adapt a little to your foot shape because the warming effect of your feet and moisture released in the form of sweat will make the shoe upper materials more flexible.
As your shoes dry they will dry somewhat into the shape from the lasting impression of your foot. During the wear-in period, it is sensible to avoid getting your shoes wet because if they do then they will tend to lose their shape quite easily as they dry.
The object is not to make your shoes waterproof so that you can take a devil may care attitude against them getting wet but rather to keep off any splashes and to make it easier to remove dirt and clean.
You should give shoes a spray every months or so to give this little extra care barrier and help keep shoes looking newer.
It is a great idea to alternate shoes day by day and so allow a little extra time for your shoes to thoroughly dry out. For leather shoes, applying moisturizer to the uppers and rubbing it well in will help the leather stay supple and in great condition. Bear in mind that leather is animal skin and benefits from moisturizer just as your own skin does. By moisturizing and cleaning frequently you remove any build-up of dirt in the creases and keep the leather more supple which helps it keep shape especially when done in conjunction with shoe trees.
One of the worst things you can do to shoes is to get them soaking wet and then putting them in a hot place to dry out. Drying shoes like this might make them dry but will also make the shoes lose any suppleness they had. A bit like sunbathing all day dries out and burns your own skin.
If shoes unavoidably get really wet then try drying them with newspapers as suggested in our article on drying shoes. If all else fails and your shoes have become creased and you want to get the creases out then you can try ironing out the creases which works to an extent but does require a degree of care.
Heat an iron to between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Then lay a damp - not sopping wet - folded cotton cloth over the crease. Slowly pass the hot iron over the towel, pressing gently. The hot moisture will soften the leather and help the creases even out.
Safely using a blow dryer can be effective in getting creases out. Then turn the blow dryer to the hottest setting possible, hold it at least 3 to 6 inches away from the shoe, and direct the air to the creases. Keep moving the blow dryer from side-to-side to avoid burning while massaging the creased areas.
After the creases have stretched out, and your shoes have cooled off, treat them with a high-quality leather conditioner. Be aware though that too much heat can darken the leather and potentially warp the toe and heel.
It can also dry the leather out. Spray a solution if rubbing alcohol diluted in water directly onto the crease and rub it into the leather. After it has dried, revive your shoes with a high-quality shoe cream or a leather conditioner.
Then insert a cedar shoe tree into the shoes to keep them stretched. The negative of this method is that alcohol can dry the leather out, so you really need to keep it moisturized. Apply leather conditioner or oil to the entire shoe, not just the creased areas. This will help maintain a uniform appearance. Rub the creased areas with your fingers to help soften the leather. You can do this with a shoe tree already in the shoe, or insert it later to keep the leather stretched.
When To Worry About Loose Grain Loose grain occurs when the upper and lower grain separate from the tissue of the hide and create thick vein-like wrinkles. You should worry about loose grain if: Your shoes hurt Your shoes flex diagonally instead of horizontally which can happen if the shoe is too big The leather is peeling off Loose grain can occur even in the highest-quality leather. Basic Leather Care Routine Caring for full-grain leather is relatively straightforward and uncomplicated.
Conclusion Hopefully these tips and methods have helped you to understand that creasing in fine leather shoes is absolutely normal and expected. We would love to hear how you deal with shoe creasing. Just send us a comment below.
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Alternatively, you can consider rolled-up socks. Before you pack your shoes for the next walk, take those extra socks that you want to include in the luggage. Roll and tuck them tightly into the shoes before packing. The roll will help to maintain the shape of the shoe when you go traveling in your tight-fitted suitcase. Also, remember to keep your laces tighten up, even if you wear shoes every day.
This is one of the most significant footwear noob moves. You need to walk properly if you want to prevent creasing. In that case, you might want to walk on high heels to avoid the experience. Such walking style might feel rather uncomfortable at first, but it gets better as you get used to it.
The process of keeping your feet crease-free might be as hectic as keeping your skin free from wrinkles. After all, there are no definite ways to eliminate creasing completely. However, there are methods and hacks to stave it off to some extent and perhaps make your shoes look somewhat slightly used.
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