Care: keeping shoes alive in Indian weather
Suede in the monsoon, white knit on dusty roads, foam that packs down. How to make a pair last, and when to let it go.
Foam needs a day to recover. Two pairs on alternate days outlast three pairs run into the ground.
Wet shoes: pull the insole, stuff with newspaper, leave in shade. Never a heater, never the sun; glue and foam both give up.
A suede brush and a protector spray before the first wear. If it gets soaked, let it dry fully, then brush.
Soft brush, mild soap, cold water, air dry. No washing machine; the midsole separates.
Running shoes are finished at roughly 600–800 km, or when the midsole creases stay. Walking shoes last longer; court shoes die at the outsole. Bring old pairs in and we will tell you.
A shoe that lasts twice as long is the best discount we can offer. Ask the team how to care for the material you are buying before you leave the store.
Still not sure?
Send a photo of your current shoes and tell us what you do. A fitter replies, or come in and try.