Mistakes when putting on shoes – how to avoid them?

The most common mistakes

Pressing the foot "forcibly"
The most common mistake! Forcing the foot into the shoe without a spoon causes the back to bend, the upper to be distorted, and the seams to stretch. Over time, the shoe loses its stability and shape.
Solution: Always use a shoe horn (check our offer).

Walking with tied shoes
Slipping your foot into tied shoes stretches the material around the heel. This shortens the life of the shoes by half.
Solution: Untie the laces before each wearing.

Wear on bare/damp feet
Moisture and sweat accelerate the degradation of the leather and insole. No socks = abrasions, unpleasant smell.
Solution: Always dry feet + thin socks (minimum).

Step by step: how to put on shoes correctly?

1. Loosen the laces/fasteners — completely, not "quickly".
2. Take a shoehorn — put it between the heel and the upper.
3. Slide your foot in gently — run your heel along the spoon, do not force it.
4. Tie/fasten correctly — evenly, from bottom to top.
5. Put your shoes aside for a moment — the material will "fit" on the foot (especially leather).

Different types of shoes - different approaches

• Oxfords, derbies, monks — always with a spoon, completely untied shoelaces.
• Moccasins, loafers — spoon optional but recommended; avoid forcing it in.
• Chelsea Boots — spoon obligatory; elastic inserts are not enough to facilitate.
• Sneakers — untie the laces, although the synthetic material is more "forgiving" than leather.

Special situations

Children and the elderly
Use spoons with long handles (to avoid bending). Teach children from an early age that shoes are not slippers.

Shoes with difficult access
High boots, Chelsea boots - use lace hooks instead of fingers (to avoid excessive stretching).

New/stiff shoes
Before putting it on for the first time: short "wearing" at home (15-30 min), gentle stretching with your fingers from the inside, you can use a special stretching spray.

Signs you're doing something wrong

• Damaged upper around the heel ("worn", wrinkled)
• Stretched insole/lining
• The shoes "sit" loosely despite the correct size
• Quick destruction of the material in the back part
• Pain/discomfort in the heel after just a while of wearing

If you notice these symptoms, it's time to change your habits!

Myths vs facts

Myth 1: "The leather will stretch so I can force it in"
Fact: The skin stretches in width, not length. Forcing the foot destroys the structure of the upper.

Myth 2: "The spoon is a whim for aesthetes"
Fact: This is an essential care tool that extends the life of your shoes by years.

Myth 3: "Mocasins can be slipped on without preparation"
Fact: Moccasins are more sensitive to stretching than lace-up shoes.

Accessories that will make your life easier

• Shoehorn — minimum 2 items (home + work/handbag); model with a long handle for comfort.
• Tree trees - put on after each wearing; They keep their shape and make it easier to put them on the next time.
• Shoelace hooks — with high shoes (boots, boots).
• Stretching spray — for new, stiff shoes.