Shoes are painted, what to do 🥝 if they color the feet inside the shoes

In the fall, we buy dark or colored shoes and notice that taking off our recently bought shoes we painted the stockings. The reason for staining the legs is that the paint from the shoe goes to the feet or socks under the influence of moisture and heat. Today, the problem of dyeing shoes is as urgent as possible, as unscrupulous manufacturers are becoming more and more. If you became the owner of just such shoes, then do not worry about this, but check out what to do so that the shoes do not paint the legs.

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Why are shoes starting to dye?

Many people think that stained wardrobe items are defective, but this is not always the case. Shoes or shoes that stain the heels rather than the entire foot are often considered the norm.

Important! For example, the product is made of natural suede, in which a small insert is sewn inside, designed to prevent the shoes from rubbing when walking. In this case, moisture entering the insert leads to the fact that suede begins to molt and color.

Often manufacturers, wanting to save money, use cheap and low-quality materials for the manufacture of insoles. Therefore, in order to prevent a problem, what to do so that the shoes do not paint the legs, we recommend choosing shoes with a light insole. She will not stain her legs so much as dark material.

In addition to manufacturing defects, we will name a few more reasons for staining shoes:

• the item is quite old, the upper part of the insoles is worn off, as a result of which the paint is exposed
• when wearing shoes, the rules of socks were not observed: they did not “rest” from time to time, often remained wet.

Important! If leather shoes paint the legs (foot), then it is made of low-quality material and is actually defective.

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Shoe Care Rules

Here are some tips to prevent staining:

• Always dry your shoes after wear and never put on a damp pair.
• Choose shoes with a dense lining of light shades.
• Use shoe sprays that create an invisible film and prevent staining.
• If the problem is low-quality insoles, then replace them with better ones in light color.

Important! Sometimes the problem may lie not in the shoes themselves, but in the clothes that you wear with them. If you still do not know how to identify quality hosiery, which brands should be preferred, read our reviews on this topic:

• Which is better to choose socks?
• How to choose tights of good quality?

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What to do to prevent shoes from being painted inside?

New shoes with the aforementioned problem can be safely taken back to the store. If you have a receipt and shoes are brand new, then you must return the money.

Important! Remind the seller that GOST does not allow unstable paint in production. That is, in any case, the truth will be on your side, and the court will confirm this. But remember, in order to return the shoes to the store, they must not be worn.

If they refuse to return the money, then write a complaint to the consumer protection service. After your complaint, an independent examination will decide whether to give you money for the shoes, or leave the purchase with you. The buyer is obligated to pay for such an examination.All receipts and documents for shoes issued to you upon purchase must be attached to the case. Of course, not all buyers will want to contact the courts because of a single pair of shoes, however, when the seller sees your resolve, he will agree to return the money.

If you were unable to return the purchase, or the shoes are not brand new, then try the following measures.

Folk remedies

So that the shoes do not color the legs, use the following folk methods:

1. Alcohol. Wipe the shoe with alcohol and let it dry and ventilate.
2. Burr oil. Rub the product into problem areas and let the shoes dry in the fresh air.
3. Vinegar. Acid is a fairly high-quality fixative: moisten a sponge or soft cloth in vinegar and wipe the shoes inside. Dry your shoes in the fresh air to air them and “kill” the smell of vinegar.
4. Polish for hair. Treat the inside of the shoe several times, let the shoe dry and repeat the procedure a few more times. After processing and drying, wipe the shoes with a dry cloth. Usually 3-4 treatments are enough to ensure that the paint holds better and the shoes do not paint the legs.
5. Talc. To protect the color, pour talcum powder on a cloth and rub into the inner surface of new shoes. After processing, collect residues with a clean cloth. Instead of talcum powder, you can use baby powder or starch.
6. Wax. Put the product on the inside of the shoes, rub into the most problematic areas and leave for several hours. Clean up the remainder with a vacuum cleaner or a damp cloth.

Important! Only handle absolutely dry shoes.

Modern means

On the shelves of shops there is a professional tool: “Stop Color”, “Anti Color”. They were made by shoe manufacturers, taking care of their customers. Use paint fixers only from reputable manufacturers such as “Salamander”, “Saphir”, “Tarrago”. With their help, you can very quickly get rid of the problem.

The easiest way to get rid of excess paint is to wash it off using special solutions. Such tools are often used by artists in order to wash their brushes. Using the product, you wash off, and do not fix, the pigments of paint on shoes.

Important! Choose an odorless product, otherwise after a while you will have to struggle with the elimination of the unpleasant “aroma”.

Lazy Council

Put on your old socks and wear new shoes around the house, giving you the opportunity to switch the paint to old socks. Perhaps, after such a procedure, the shoes will stop painting tights and stockings.

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What to do if legs are red?

If, however, the legs are painted in an unnatural color, then do not panic. There are tons of ways to help you deal with this problem:

1. Wash your feet in warm water and soap.
2. Rub your heels and fingers with a special pebble or nail file.
3. Wipe your feet with alcohol or nail polish remover.
4. After the procedure, be sure to pamper your feet with a nourishing cream.

Important! To keep your shoes and legs always in good condition, also use our selection of tips for caring for them:

• Care for shoes of different leathers at home.
• Foot care.

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Of course, it is unpleasant and not beautiful if the shoes are painted. But you should not be upset about this. This problem can be eliminated by the above methods. We hope that you have dealt with this trifle and wear good shoes that make your legs happy.