Removing Leather Shoe Creases with a Blow Dryer

Introduction

Leather shoes are an investment in your comfort and elegance, not merely a piece of footwear. However, such fine shoes may have wrinkles over time that give them a worn-out appearance. The good news? To fix them, you don't need to purchase pricey equipment or be experienced with DIY. The smooth appearance of your shoes can be restored using a blow dryer, which most of us have at home.

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Step 1 Removing Leather Shoe Creases with a Blow Dryer

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Carefully remove the shoe laces from both of your shoes.
Use a soft brush or damp cloth to gently clean the surface of the shoe, removing any dirt or dust.
The leather should be free of dirt of debris before beginning to work on the creased area.

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Step 2

Stuff each shoe with a soft towel or with a crumpled newspaper.
By doing this, you are helping to preserve and maintain the shoe’s natural shape while also preventing any further creasing when you apply heat. This will help support the leather from the inside.

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Step 3

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Use a hair dryer at a low/medium setting to warm the leather until it's pliable.
Hold the hair dryer 6-8 inches away from the creased area on the shoe.

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Step 4

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Once the leather is heated, use your fingertips to gently massage the creased area.
This motion will help relax the fibers in the leather, which will help eliminate the appearance of the crease.

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Step 5

Heat and massage the creased parts.
Use small, deliberate strokes on the creases.
Repeat as many times as necessary to achieve the desired outcome.

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Step 6

Stop heating the shoes and allow them to cool down.
This cooling period is important as it allows the leather to settle into its new, smooth, and uncreased form.
You should let them cool for at least thirty minutes.

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Step 7

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(Optional) You may apply a leather conditioner. This type of conditioner can help keep the shoe’s material smooth.
Once you have applied a leather conditioner, you might also want to add a shoe polish, which can restore your shoe’s shine while also increasing protection.'

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