Frequency of use
The more you use it, the better quality shoes provide protection, and the longest time is the most appropriate. Take off your shoes every day so that they can “breathe” for a while. If you do not wear socks when wearing shoes, it will cause sweaty feet and shoe deformation caused by bacterial growth also because there are bacteria in your toes spreading to the inside part of shoes. For this reason, daily removal of shoes is recommended even if you don’t wear socks.
If possible, change into slippers or sandals after taking off your work shoes at home. And put on a new pair before going back to work again later. This will reduce the number of times you take your work shoes.
Conditions of use
How you use shoes is the essential factor for its useful life. Always wear insoles, especially if your feet have a problem, such as a callus or corns. Insole not only provides cushion for your feet but also protects you from being bitten by nails or screws hanging on the shoe’s surface during a regular activity at work. If possible, don’t lean forward with all your weight to prevent an accident caused by the shoe sole getting detached from the upper part due to excessive force and tripping over it. Also, avoid wearing shoes outside when raining or snowing because water will seep inside and cause corrosion to metal parts inside the shoe, eventually causing rust and significantly shortening the life of shoes. Finally, when wearing shoes, turn up hems of trouser legs to keep your feet warm and don’t step on sharp objects like nails.
Why is the color of the rubber sole fading?
Wearing work boots that are not steel toe-cap or composite toe provide less protection, so wearing shoes with protective toe-caps is recommended. In addition, rubber soles will fade when exposed to strong sunlight through window glass for extended periods during hot summer days because they contain a vulcanizing agent which reacts with ultraviolet rays in sunlight. On the contrary, rubber soles become harder by being heated at high temperatures but speed up the oxidation process instead, so shoes should be kept out of fire or any direct heat source, a tremendous amount of gas stove flame.
How to find the right store to buy shoes?
It’s convenient to buy shoes at stores near the workplace or home. Its a good idea to check online comparison shopping platforms like Listlux. However, if you want to shop for shoes by yourself, it’s better to walk around your neighborhood and make comparisons shopping at different stores before buying. Don’t buy high heels because they are not suitable for walking on uneven surfaces like asphalt roads. It can cause a fracture of the ankle bone due to excessive force that the upper part of the foot receives while walking or tripping over something when running.
How long does it take for new leather shoes’ color to change?
How does new leather shoes’ color become darker, and the smooth surface gets clear gloss? This is because dyes added during the tanning process combine with oils in the leather and oxidize, causing color changes and an increase of front. Also, depending on the material used for the dyeing process, by-products such as organic compounds like phenol or cresols (also known as carbolic acid) and metallic salts will be formed. Only time will tell how fast this oxidation process goes, but it has been said that the higher the quality of tanned leather, the better the material stability for this process. However, there are also claims that repeated use of boots during rainy days causes deformation as dyes react with water, so boots should be wiped clean after use during rainy days to make them last longer.
What happens if salt gets inside leather shoes?
Most detergents used for cleaning purposes contain sodium chloride, which is the main component of common salt. It will cause damage from corrosion if exposed to moisture or absorbs water from the washing process. If your work requires you to walk through a wet environment frequently, this can damage leather boots, and their lifespan can be shortened dramatically within a few months. Leather has a unique characteristic that allows fibers to move freely when exposed to heat or water, unlike plastics whose molecules are fixed in place and cannot change shape even when exposed to solid force as resin bonds bind plastic molecules together tightly as they are fused at very high temperatures. Washing leather boots with water and applying few drops of vegetable oil will bring back their waterproof ability, so it is recommended to place them under direct sunlight on a hot day for several hours to dry them before use.
How does rubber boots’ lifespan get shorter?
Suppose the protective material gets ripped off the boot surface due to continuous exposure to sharp objects at the workplace. In that case, dirt and sand enter inside and cause damage from the oxidation process, which causes the rubber to decompose and become sticky like chewing gum over time. Another factor that significantly affects its life is the constant exposure to surrounding high temperatures such as fire or heat sources during working hours, especially if they are not allowed to cool down before changing shoes at the end of each shift. Finally, suppose your workplace is located in a colder part of the country. In that case, it will significantly reduce the lifespan of rubber boots because oil becomes thick when cold or winter temperatures are below zero, which increases the possibility that boot soles may get stuck to surfaces when walking.
What are signs that shoe size changes?
-Your feet feel numb after a long period of standing or walking due to insufficient blood flow caused by tight shoes. Shoes should be purchased based on actual foot length and width while allowing room for movement inside. If wearing shoes with insoles, make sure it’s not thicker than the original sole because this can cause shoes’ interior surface to press against foots’ arch, causing discomfort while walking. Also, if your work requires you to frequently walk through wet environments such as rain, snow, ice, or working in a shipyard, cobblestone road, or rocky surfaces, rubber boots should be chosen based on how hard it is to move around with them.
Leather boots have a unique characteristic that allows fibers to move freely when exposed to heat, unlike plastics whose molecules are fixed in place and cannot change shape even when exposed to solid force as resin bonds bind plastic molecules together tightly as they are fused at very high temperatures. Suppose your workplace causes you to frequently walk through wet or snowy areas during winter months for an extended period. In that case, a leather pair of shoes requires better maintenance than the rubber version because the dye used for the coloring process contains water-repellent material, which keeps them from getting damaged by raindrops.
