Dance Shoe Maintenance
Suede Soles
Use a suede shoe brush to brush up the nap at the bottom of your shoes. Always brush in one direction, toe to heel. Do this as needed, when you notice your soles becoming flat and smooth, or have dirt stuck on them.
Leather Shoes
Polish your shoes once a week. Clean with a damp cloth to remove all traces of dirt. Use a thin layer of cream or wax polish to preserve leather and to keep your shoes looking good.
Suede Shoes
Remove dirt with an old tooth brush or suede brush. Stains are removed with suede shampoo. Apply suede dressing in the morning so that your shoes have time to dry out before an evening of dancing. Brush your shoe front to back after applying the suede dressing.
Nubuck Shoes
Clean with a cloth dipped in slightly soapy, warm water. The rest of the care tips are identical to that of suede shoes.
Patent Leather Shoes
Clean with a damp cloth and when dry, apply patent dressing. Shine with a soft cloth. Never use ordinary shoe polish on patent leather.
Satin Shoes
Clean with a dry cloth. Don't us shoe polish, and avoid acetone (nail polish remover).
USING BARGE GLUE TO REPAIR LOOSE SOLES
Wipe loose dirt from area of repair.
Apply thin film of Barge glue to both surfaces and keep them apart till glue dries to touch (5-10 minutes). Once dry, press together and hold under pressure for a few seconds. Shoe can be used immediately.
If you are applying a new surface,it is usually best to let a shoe cobbler do this job. However if you need to do an emergency repair, cut the new material slightly larger than the area needed. Follow the same procedure above and trim edges after installed. Trimming can be done with scissors but take care not to cut the edge of your shoe.
We work with several shoe repair shops in the area so if you need a recommendation just call. NOT ALL SHOE REPAIR SHOPS work on dance shoes!
Charles @ KARIZMAH DANCE SHOES
214 221 4201
e-mail: karizmahshoes@att.net