TGIF! Thought I'd spice up your Friday with a short but sweet guest post from DJ Crino! If you missed it, DJ already did a guest post here in Shash Stash back in May 2020 (click here to check that post out!) and now she's back with another informative post. The first article she did was all about home workout mistakes and now, it's all about shoes, specifically how to make them last longer and sturdier. So to all my shoe-loving readers out there, this one's for you!

Enjoy!

Most people own ten or more pairs of shoes, with the average woman owning more than 25. Regardless of how often you buy shoes, making them last longer will help you save money and get more out of your investment.

In this article, we’ll cover three ways to make your shoes more durable and minimize the impact of wear and tear. Make sure to check out our catalogue of women's supportive sneakers if you’re looking to add to your collection.

Buy Better Quality 

There’s plenty you can do to make an existing pair more durable, but the reality is that low-quality shoes will inevitably degrade more quickly. Of course, more expensive isn’t always better—the key is to find brands that use strong materials that will hold up over time. 

High-quality shoes might be a bigger investment upfront, but you’ll end up spending less money if you can make each pair last longer. Cheap brands rely on customers looking at the sticker price and failing to consider the long-term cost of regularly replacing their shoes.

Use Water Repellent 

Moisture can cause substantial shoe damage over time, and minimizing humidity will help each pair last longer. Water repellent is an easy way to protect shoes from rain, snow, and other weather conditions. 

A single container of repellent can last a long period of time and be used on several different pairs of shoes. Don’t forget to reapply your repellent every few weeks to make sure it continues to provide reliable protection.

Repair, Don’t Replace 

Some shoes are too far gone to be worth trying to repair, but you’d be surprised at how much damage a pair can come back from. Your local shoe repair shop will be able to fix a wide range of common issues for a relatively low price—typically far less than you would pay for a replacement pair. 

Whenever possible, try to keep the same pair in good condition and fix it back up instead of throwing it away. With a reliable repair shop, you’ll be able to get pairs looking and feeling good as new even if you thought they were completely worn out. 

It’s easy to spend hundreds of dollars on shoes every year, but you can often reduce that number with a little extra TLC. These tips will help you replace each pair less frequently. Don’t forget to browse our men's comfortable sneakers to find the perfect pair for your needs.