How to care for work shoes?

Footwear are exposed to many unfavorable factors every day, such as water or heavy loads. That is why their proper maintenance is so important. On a daily basis, before putting on leather work shoes, you should use a paste or other lubricant intended for work shoes. Always remember to match a specific measure to the material from which men's work shoes were made. You can use, for example, shoe polish, cream or impregnation. Please note one more very important point. Here we mean the maintenance of work shoes after each use. This way you will significantly extend its service life. Attention! Before you apply the preparation on your safety shoes, first clean them thoroughly. Below you will find many more tips for caring for work shoes.

How to wash shoes in the washing machine?

Working leather and fabric footwear should be washed with the utmost care. We strongly recommend that you do not wash your shoes in the washing machine. This is mainly due to the fact that they can come apart or lose the shape of the upper. It will be much more effective to systematically clean work shoes by hand. We will also add that washing work shoes in an automatic washing machine involves the use of detergents. They can have a negative impact not only on the material of work shoes, but also on the seams or the glue used for their production. When men's work shoes are dirty, you may not notice all the damage on them. This can lead to work shoes no longer having their primary function of protecting your feet. It is for this reason that their regular maintenance is so important. The best solution, instead of washing in a washing machine, is to wipe the work shoes with a damp cloth or sponge. Remember to clean not only the upper, but also the sole of the work shoe. You can see our work shoe washing test in the washing machine here:

How to get rid of smell from work shoes?

Fortunately, there are effective ways to do this. One of them is the complete drying of work shoes after each use. Another method is to put baking soda or tea bags in your work shoes. If you are not convinced by home remedies, you can always choose chemicals. One of such preparations is Freshed sachets. These sachets are available in our Baltic BHP store. They come in a variety of colors. Their task is to absorb moisture and dry work shoes. In addition, they destroy bacteria and thus absorb unpleasant odors. It is also worth adding that these sachets are not tested on animals and are environmentally friendly. If you want to get rid of the unpleasant smell from work shoes, you can also replace the insoles.

What accessories for work shoes should you buy?

In addition to the already discussed Freshed sachets, we also have Nikwax and Engelbert Strauss impregnations, leather wax and brushes for shoe care. All these accessories for shoes will allow you to take care of them properly and thus extend their life. If you are not sure how to impregnate your shoes, learn more about what material they are made of, what membrane they have - Gore Tex shoes will have different properties than those with an OutDry membrane.

How to choose the right shoes for the job?

Choosing the right work shoes is not just a question of safety. Practical aspects should also be taken into account. For example, when you are doing finishing work, you should not wear work shoes with mesh elements, because the dust will penetrate the upper and the shoes will be practically impossible to clean. Caring for work shoes will be much easier when you choose the right model. Regardless of whether you prefer work shoes from Engelbert Strauss, Base or other brands, whether they are work shoes, sneakers or heavy boots - their proper care will allow you to enjoy your favorite pair for longer.