Care
Products
Shoe Care
Products (shoe cleaners, shoe gels, shoe balms, leather conditioners,
waterproofings, Nubuck suede and fabric protectors)
Care of
shoes (boots or sandals) is not only about keeping them looking good, It's also
about preserving and making them last longer saving you money in the long run!
You are protecting your investment, and if you don't have a lot to spend on
shoes, keeping the ones you have in great shape will remove the need to buy new
shoes for every occasion.
Why caring
for shoes is important
Without
proper conditioning and care, leather, nubuck and suede can dry out and
potentially crack at the flex points. Dirt and moisture can be harmful on
stitching and glues not to mention can cause some nasty lingering odours.
While some
people are content to throw on a coat of shoe polish when their shoes start to
look shabby, to really protect your favourite pair and keep them looking their
best, there are four steps to follow.
- Clean and deodourise
- Condition
- Polish
- Preserve or Weatherproof
There are
many care products that can be used on all sorts of different types of footwear
and the product best to use can vary depending on the type of upper material
your shoes have and what you want to achieve. Hikoi can give you the best
advice on what care product you need to buy for your shoes, boots or sandals.
Shoe
accessories (insoles, arch supports, heel grips, shoe laces)
Sometimes
the fit and feel of your shoes can be improved by trying various shoe
accessories. With constant use shoes will age and parts of the shoe will become
a little tired. Insoles can flatten out and laces can fray and replacing them
can save you the cost of a brand new pair of shoes!
Care
product for clothing and equipment (waterproofing jackets, washing jackets,
waterproofing tents, UV protectors, down wash, down waterproofing)
You don't
want your favourite jacket or sleeping bag letting you down at the last minute
do you? Quality product is worth protecting and caring for. In the long run a
bit of care will ensure longer product life and help save you money.
How to
wash my jacket? How to clean and re waterproof jackets? How to wash and care
for down jackets? These are some of the questions we hear all the time so it's
fortunate that we know all the answers! Most care guide instructions for
product listed on this website are already shown in the tabs under the
product's image and you can read FAQs here but if you need any further help or
are unsure please feel free to contact us by mail info@hikoi.co.nz or free
phone 0800 244 564
