What to do to prevent shoes from painting your feet?

In the autumn, we buy dark or colored shoes and notice that removing recently bought shoes made out the stockings. The reason for staining the feet is that the paint from the shoe passes to the feet or socks under the influence of humidity and warmth. Today, the problem of coloring shoes is not relevant, as unscrupulous producers are becoming more and more. If you become the owner of just such shoes, then do not worry about this, and read what to do so that shoes do not paint their feet.

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Why does the shoe begin to color?

Many believe that the dyeing items of the wardrobe are defective, but this is not always the case. Shoes or shoes that color the heels, and not the entire foot, are often considered the norm.

Important! For example, the product is made of natural suede, in which a small insert inside is sewn inside, designed to ensure that the shoes do not rub when walking. In this case, moisture, getting on the inset, leads to the fact that the suede begins to shed and dye.

Often manufacturers, wishing to save money, use cheap and not high-quality materials for the manufacture of insoles. Therefore, in order to prevent the problem, what to do so that shoes do not paint their feet, we recommend choosing shoes with a light insole. It will not so strongly color the legs, as a material of a dark shade.

In addition to production marriage, we will mention a few more reasons for the coloring of the shoes:

• is a rather old product, the upper part of the insoles was rubbed, as a result of which the paint was exposed;
• when wearing shoes did not comply with the rules of socks: they did not "rest" from time to time, often remained wet.

Important! If the leather shoes colors the feet( foot), then it is made of poor quality material and in fact defective.

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Shoe care instructions

Here are some tips to prevent staining:

• Always dry shoes after wearing socks and never wet the pair.
• Choose shoes with a dense lining of light shades.
• Use sprays for shoes that create an invisible film and prevent staining.
• If the problem is in substandard insoles, replace them with a better light color.

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What to do to prevent shoes from being painted from the inside?

New shoes with this problem can be safely carried back to the store. If you still have a check and shoes completely new, then you must return the money.

Important! Remind the seller that GOST does not allow unstable paint in production. That is, in any case, the truth will be on your side, and the court will confirm this. But remember, to return shoes to the store, it should not be worn.

If you refuse to return the money, then write a complaint to the consumer protection service. After your complaint, an independent examination will decide whether to give you cash for shoes or leave a purchase with you. Pay for this examination is the buyer's responsibility. In the case it is necessary to attach all checks and documents to the shoes given to you when purchasing. Of course, not all buyers will want to apply to courts of law because of a single pair of shoes, however, after seeing your determination, the seller will agree to return the money.

If you did not manage to return the purchase, or the shoes are not completely new, try using the following measures.

Folk remedies

To prevent shoes from painting your feet, use the following folk methods:

1. Alcohol. Wipe the shoes with alcohol and let it dry and ventilate.
2. Burdock oil. Rub the remedy into problem areas and allow the shoe to dry out in the fresh air.
3. Vinegar. The acid is a pretty good fixer: moisten a sponge or a soft cloth in the vinegar and wipe the shoes inside. Dry your shoes in the fresh air to air it and "kill" the smell of vinegar.
4. Hairspray. The inside of the shoe should be treated several times, let the shoes dry and repeat the procedure several more times. After handling and drying, wipe the shoes with a dry cloth. Usually, 3-4 treatments are enough to ensure that the paint is better kept and the shoes do not paint their feet.
5. Talc. To protect the color, pour talc on a rag and rub into the inner surface of new shoes. After treatment, collect the residues with a clean rag. Instead of talcum powder, you can use baby powder or starch.
6. Wax. Apply the product to the inside of the shoes, rub into the most problem areas and leave for a few hours. Remove the rest with a vacuum cleaner or a damp cloth.

Important! Carry out treatment only absolutely dry shoes.

Modern tools

On the shelves of stores there is a professional means: "Stop Color", "Anti Color".They were made by footwear manufacturers, taking care of their customers. Use color fixers only known manufacturers, such as "Salamander", "Saphir", "Tarrago".With their help, you can very quickly get rid of the problem.

The easiest way to get rid of excess paint is to wash it off using special solutions. Such means are often used by artists, in order to wash their brushes. Using the product, you wash off, and do not fix the pigments of the paint on the shoes.

Important! Choose a product without a smell, otherwise after a while you will have to fight with the elimination of an unpleasant "flavor."

Board lazy

Wear old socks and resemble new shoes in the house, giving the opportunity to move paint on old socks. Perhaps, after such a procedure, the shoes will stop painting tights and stockings.

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What should I do if my legs are painted?

If the legs are painted in an unnatural color, do not panic. There are many ways to help you cope with this problem:

1. Wash your feet in warm water with soap.
2. Heels and fingers rub with a special stone or a nail file.
3. Wipe your feet with alcohol or a nail polish remover.
4. After the procedure, be sure to pamper the legs with a nutritious cream.

Of course, it is unpleasant and not beautiful if the shoes are painted. But do not worry about this. This problem can be eliminated by the above methods. We hope that you managed with this trifle and wear good shoes, which pleases your legs.