Shoes care...

GENERAL
To help maintain the appearance and to prolong the life of your shoes, shoe specialists recommended the following:-
1. Regular use of the shoe care protector will help to guard against staining and water penetration.
NB:Important - Please note: A protector spray will not make the shoe waterproof.
2. Wet shoe should always left to dry naturally, never by artificial heat.
3. The use of shoe horn will prevent damage to the back of your shoes. The use of shoe trees will maintain the shape of your shoes when not being worn.
4. To prolong the life of your shoes, it is advisable to alternate wear between two pairs of shoes.

SOLES
Leather Soles are a natural product which offer you, the wearer, a breathable, flexible sole. Because of its porous nature, a leather sole will let in the water. For this reason they are not suitable for excessive outdoor use. After a period of time the soles will wear away, even under normal conditions, making it necessary for the sole to be repaired.

Polyurethane (P.U) Sole is lightweight & comfortable in wearing. To maintain the life of the sole, a few notes must be noted:-

• Never leave the shoes unworn for more than six months after used or it may crack when it is reused.
• This sole is not suitable for any performance in sports or adventure outdoor use.
• Never use any chemical to wash the surface of the sole if there is some stubborn stain.

Rubber Sole is very flexible in bending and therefore it is comfortable. It gives excellent results in water and oil resistant. It also could stand to a very high temperature without damage if compare to other type of sole.

EVA Sole has became latest technology in sole manufacturing. It is very soft and comfortable yet durable. Resist high temperature with good water and oil resistance level. It is light in weight excellent shock absorbency and good gripping surface.

LEATHER UPPERS
Leather shoes need regular cleaning and care with wax polishes or shoe creams. Select closes colour to your shoes – if in doubt use a neutral shade. Before cleaning ensure the shoes are dry and remove all surface mud and dust with a damp cloth.

NUBUCK LEATHER AND SUEDE LEATHER UPPERS
Due to the fine nap of this leather, extra care should be taken when cleaning. Gentle use of suede brush with a nubuck or suede cleaner will remove most stains.

Please note: nubuck and suede leather cannot be entirely colourfast.

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Men’s Running Shoes...

Men and women have many differences and shoes are just one of them. A woman’s shoe isn’t merely a smaller version of man’s shoe. The design is different to allow for differences in the shape of the foot and weight applied to the heel.

Men’s running shoes are generally stiffer than women’s shoes. This allows for more support and motion control whereas women’s shoes tend to be a little more flexible.

For a long time, running shoe manufacturers specialized mainly in the construction of men’s running shoes and basically build scaled down versions for women.

In recent years however, many manufacturers have taken to designing running shoes specifically for women which take into consideration the differences in the build of women’s feet.

Since men of the same height tend to weigh more than women, men’s running shoes are designed to be tougher and have more cushioning in the sole to absorb the pounding caused by the additional weight.

The heels are typically designed to absorb shock of greater intensity. These extra features tend to make the shoe stiffer which adds additional support for the male foot, but which can make it hard for a female to move and flex naturally while wearing.

In general, the male foot has a broader forefoot than a woman’s. The female foot tends toward being angular.

As an example, see the features of the following men’s running shoes:

The Nike Shox TL3
This shoe is constructed with triple layers and provides great fit and optimal comfort. These layers allow the foot to breathe and the midfoot is given extra support from the lacing design.

The Nike Shox has bisected heel columns to allow each heel a smooth landing. This shoe provides excellent cushioning as well as impact protection. The Nike Shox offers the latest in sports shoe technology as well as old fashioned comfort.

The Adidas Clima Cool Running Shoe
This is another high quality men’s running shoe. It is constructed of breathable materials which are fast drying. The material provides for maximum ventilation from both sides and it has an antimicrobial lining which limits the bacterial growth and cuts down on odors.

This running shoe has a shock absorbing midsole with inserts and plates which reduce impact and protect feet. The rubber outersole is made from high traction rubber.