Prepare for Winter:
For many months now, weather forecasters have been predicting that Snow and Ice will grip the country in one of the worst Winters for a long time. November was dubbed ‘Snowvember’ and we higher than average temperatures, and then it was declared that this Autumn was the second highest on record. But, this week the bad weather really has hit!
With areas around the country being given a high risk weather warning, snow falling and chilling temperatures here at ECCO (as we all huddle round hot chocolates at our desks!) we truly believe Winter is here…and are kind of hoping for a White Christmas! Some areas of the country are predicting up to 8cm of snow and coast lines bracing themselves for high windsand the whole nation is layering up in preparation for sub zero temperatures.
So, with all that in mind…not ony do you get a tough time, but your shoes get it even tougher!! They bear the brunt as they wade through snow or splash through pubbles. So looking after them is essential. Read on to find some top shoe care tips for your weather beaten shoes:
Shoe care tips for the snow:
1. Ensure your shoes are treated with a waterproofing spray before you wear them in the bad weather- this will reduce the likelihood of permanent damage to the leather when/if they get wet. If the snow is heavy, ensure you treat your shoes twice a week.
2. If your shoes do get wet, ensure you clean them with a foam cleaner to remove any salt marks that the snow might have and then treat with Waterproofing spray
3. To dry out wet shoes stuff with newspaper and leave to dry naturally. Keep away from the radiator- this will dry the leather out too much
ECCO Snow Boots:
The ECCO ‘Talus’. A stylish Gore-tex annd wamr lined boot to keep your feet protected and wrm however much snow we get!
The ECCO Slope- A neat Black calf length boot with Gore-tex membrane andfur lining for extra comfort.
The ECCO Cliff. A shorter version of the ECCO Talus (above) this boot offers an ideal alternative to the Talus for a shorter boot in length.
