Two Pairs - Shoe Crease Protectors - One Size Fits All - Anti-Crease Sneaker Shoe Shield - Universal Crease Preventers Protector Against Shoe Creases - Size UK 7-13 White

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When selecting a Shield players need to factor in many things including; Requirements, Weight, Guard Boost, and the Damage Reductions of the Shield. Price - Fortunately, shoe protector sprays are not expensive and with the varieties available, there are plenty for your to choose from. In most cases, a bottle will last you for six months so it makes economical sense to always have one or more of these shoe protector sprays in your shoe closet and one for travel as well. They certainly cost less than replacing your shoes on a regular basis. What To Do Before Using Shoe Protector Sprays Dry brush your shoes - Use a good shoe brush with soft bristles to clean off caked-on mud and grime from your shoes. Spraying shoe protectors on dirty shoes is pretty much pointless. A: This depends on how often you wear your shoes. If you’ve got half a dozen or more stashed in your closet, chances are you have one or two that you wear for daily use, and others for specific attire or occasions. Let’s break down a few scenarios to best describe how often you should apply shoe protector spray. Fall - Just like spring, it’s fairly mild. You mostly have to watch out for mud (water doesn’t evaporate as easily with declining temperatures), and other than that you’ll be good. Apply as explained above.

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Winter - When it’s stone-white cold outside, you know, when the ground actually looks like it froze over, the spray on your shoes doesn’t hold up quite so well. Apply once per week, especially if these winters bring a series of snowstorms. A: A shoe protector spray forms a thin, protective layer or a shield that repels liquid from the surface of your shoes. Protectors act as a waterproof barrier for boots and shoes, and also help ward off other environmental damages, including salt, strong sunlight, dry heat, mud, and dust. You can use a shoe spray for work boots, dress shoes, your daily runners; basically, anything you’re putting on your feet could use a shoe protector spray as a means of inexpensive upkeep. Q: How far away should you be from the shoe/boot you’re spraying? Rubber - You probably don’t have full shoes made of rubber, but your outsole is bound to be rubber. Concentrated heat from your hairdryer won’t severely damage the rubber, not right away. Over time, rubber breaks down, and while the heat will accelerate deterioration, it won’t warp or damage your sneakers immediately. A: Seasons come and go, and each brings its own problem for your footwear. We’ve broken it down by season and different extremes below. Work wear - We can only imagine what you’re treading through every single day. You know, and that’s what matters. This is half our experience and half your judgment call. Assuming you’re working the nine-to-five grind and have the battle scars to show for it, you should apply your spray when you get home on Friday night, and just let them dry until the next Monday. You’re putting them through forty or more hours of hell; once a week will be your best bet.

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There is nothing more miserable than finding yourself on a hiking trail with wet shoes. In colder weather conditions this is not only uncomfortable, it can also be hazardous for the health of your feet and your wellbeing in general. Keeping your shoes dry ensures your adventures are about the journey, not the pain you went through so we took the time to experiment with some of the best shoe protector sprays to keep your shoes and your feet dry. After all, we're all about the best gear and keeping your gear protected. Who This Is For

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Always raining - Rain kills your protector spray; there’s no getting around it. If you’re seeing 30% of your calendar covered in rain, you’ll need to go once weekly. For those weeks where it just doesn’t let up (we’re talking all week), do it twice weekly. The best shoe protector spray will provide a clear and tough protective layer that repels liquids, mud, dirt, and accidental spills while preserving breathability, helping keep your shoes in their best possible shape and your feet nice and dry. A: It depends on what you’re working with. Shoe spray doesn’t inherently damage your shoes and boots, but applying it and waiting for it to dry is a totally different conversation. Whether it’s water repellent spray or you’re applying this for leather shoe care, this is what you need to know. Very light for a Medium Shield, has low requirements, while still having 100% physical negation and decent Guard Boost. An ideal earlygame selection for many characters. Has the best Guard Boost among Medium Shields, but is also the heaviest and requires significant Strength investment.

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Passive stamina regeneration bonus (+8%) while in use. This passive remains active if you're two-handing your main weapon. After using the Crankbrothers Shoe Shields for a few months I’m quite satisfied. The shields are still in great shape, but more importantly the soles are well protected. You can see where the pedals were rubbing against the Shoe Shields but there aren't signs of the pedals digging in to the shields, so it works as expected. Special occasions - Apply your protector 48 hours prior to use (since we’re assuming your special occasion shoes are all leather), and you’ll be good for your day or two out in the sun. These should be good for another 1-3 uses, but if they’re being shelved for weeks on end again, you’ll want to sit on the side of caution and apply another coating 48 hours before the event. Leather (top or full grain) - This is where you hit a dead end. They take far longer to dry than other materials, yet you cannot, under any circumstances, use your hairdryer to speed up the process. Leather has an all-natural set of oils trapped inside, meaning that intense heat will dry them out. This is how you get fading (the unattractive kind), splitting, flaking, all the bad things that leather lovers don’t want to happen. Canvas - Canvas is durable regardless of temperatures, so using a hairdryer won’t be an issue here.

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My biggest issue with the shoe shield is that I had to adjust my setup, my seat had to be raised a tiny amount and the position of my cleats slightly adjusted. Finding the perfect setup again for me took a fair amount of time. Maybe that’s not the case for you, but I’m quite particular about my setup. To get the most out of your shoe protector sprays, you need to follow a few steps to ensure the process is done right. As with all worthwhile processes, following the right steps means you can step out in confidence and know your shoes are safe.