Many people have the habit of caring for their shoes by soaking them in hot water, exposing them to direct sunlight, baking them on radiators, or even scrubbing them vigorously with strong detergents—but these practices are actually quietly “killing” the glue on the shoe soles. This article points out several common but incorrect shoe care methods, explains why they accelerate glue aging, make it brittle, and cause it to fail, and provides gentle, correct alternatives to help extend the life of your beloved shoes.
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