Do You Know How to Make Your Shoes Waterproof?

Rainy days can be a nightmare for your shoes. If your shoes are not waterproof, then rain may damage your shoes. Therefore, you need to take some measures to protect your boys snow boots, pearl heels or plateau sneakers.

 

 

How Can You Make Your Shoes Waterproof?

Although there is no way to make your shoes waterproof permanently, you can make it have better waterproof performance for a period of time. 

 

Waterproof Spray

Waterproof spray is an object made of waterproof material. Just spray it on the surface of the shoe and it can make the shoes waterproof for a while. Waterproof spray will not damage the surface of shoes. Waterproof spray is very simple to use, which makes it very popular. It is most suitable for canvas shoes and suede shoes.

 

Shoe Wax

Apply shoe wax to the surface of shoes to make them waterproof. In addition, it can make your shoes glossy and make them look more beautiful. Shoe wax is mainly used for leather shoes and fabric shoes.

 

Silicone

Some waterproof sprays are made of silicone based materials, which are suitable for all types of shoes. Therefore, if you have several pairs of shoes made of different materials, such as leather shoes, canvas shoes and so on, this waterproof spray will be very convenient. 

 

Beeswax

If you have a solid piece of beeswax, you can apply it to your black boat shoes. You can then use a hair dryer to dry the beeswax on your leather winter boots so it can protect your shoes longer. Beeswax is most suitable for canvas shoes. 

 

Vaseline

Vaseline can make your shoes temporarily waterproof. First, you need to clean your shoes, and then apply a layer of vaseline on the surface of the fur snow boots. This can temporarily improve the waterproof performance of shoes. This method is mainly suitable for leather shoes.

 

 

The Difference between Shoe Wax and Beeswax

The basic material of both products is wax, but each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

 

Shoe wax can not only provide water resistance for your shoes, but also make your shoes more beautiful. But its duration is short, and you need to use it often.

 

Beeswax can provide longer waterproof protection for your shoes. But it doesn't add luster to your shoes. If you apply beeswax to your shoes regularly, the appearance of your shoes may change.

 

If you just want to make your shoes waterproof, you can choose beeswax. But if you don't want to spoil the look of your shoes and want to make them more beautiful, it's recommended that you choose shoe wax.

 

 

When Is a Good Time to Waterproof Your Shoes?

Today, although we can check the next day's weather on our mobile phone or computer at any time, the weather forecast is sometimes inaccurate. Therefore, in order to better protect your shoes, you need to smear or spray waterproof products on your shoes every once in a while. This way, even if the weather suddenly changes, you don't have to worry about your shoes being damaged by rain.