Tools of the trade

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Shoe Guru #5: how to prepare your boots for winter

Winter is coming... which means boot season! Good boots are an investment and protecting that investment will ensure they’ll last longer. Shoe Guru thinks one should always be prepared regardless of season. Follow my tips on how to prepare your boots for winter and you too can be as happy as this gentleman.

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The Shoe Guru #4: Not in those shoes!

Shoe Guru #3: How to get rid of the stink (Smelly shoes & feet)

Picture this scenario: You get home after a long day, kick off your shiny Buffed shoes and…. Ah! What is that smell??

Smelly cheese, sour milk, stench of death, stinky foot syndrome – smelly feet happens to the best of us. So what causes stinky feet?

Shoe Guru #2: Caring for other leather

Shoe Guru received an email from a Buffington Post subscriber who says: "I really liked last month's feature on leather shoe care but what about leather chairs? I love my leather furniture but it's looking very dull and faded. Why is this happening?" - Leather furniture lover

Excellent question, my fellow leather enthusiast! Click to read Shoe Guru's Top Tips on caring for the other leather in your life.

Shoe Guru #1: Top 10 Tips on shoe care

If your leather shoes get wet, do you air dry them or use heat (near a fire or heater)?

Answer: Always air dry and never use direct heat - it will cook the leather and destroy your shoes.

Click to read more about The Shoe Guru's Top 10 Tips on shoe care to help you extend the life of your treasured soles.