How to make your shoes last longer |
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From the very first day you buy new shoes, there are quick, easy steps you can take to protect the soles and prevent a costly trip to the cobbler down the line.
For instance, every professional we spoke with recommended adding a protective sole to shoes with leather bottoms. They’ll last longer than the original soles and add some traction to the otherwise slippery bottoms. Another tip to catch damage early? Perform a press test: Place your shoe toe up, and run your thumb from arch to tip. If the center is soft, a hole is forming.
More tips for caring for your shoes — and when to take them to a cobbler→
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Plus: Cleaning out your closet? Here are 5 ways to repurpose your clothes. |
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If your most recent closet cleanout has left you with a pile of unwanted clothing languishing in a garbage bag, consider turning your wardrobe castoffs into useful and beautiful items instead. Think: DIY quilts, a new set of cleaning rags, or even a cute change purse.
Give your old clothing a second life→
More ways to care for your wardrobe |
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This handheld steamer heats up quickly, has five settings to handle different fabric, and easily melts away wrinkles without spitting water in the process. Dreamy.
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