People keep asking – is PU leather gonna take over the real stuff? Truth is, PU’s cheap, vegan-friendly, and easy to mass-produce. That’s why you see it everywhere – jackets, belts, bags, shoes. But let’s be real, it ain’t replacing the OG any time soon. Real leather lasts decades, PU cracks in a couple years. … Read more
PU leather shoes look fire on day one — then dirt, dust, and cracks start creeping in. But don’t panic, cleaning them isn’t rocket science. Here’s the step-by-step. 🧽 Step 1: Wipe the Dirt Use a soft cloth or sponge. No crazy scrubbing — PU scratches fast. 💧 Step 2: Mild Soap Mix Mix a … Read more
Dog chewed your leather shoes? Don’t stress. Wipe it clean, smooth it with sandpaper, slap on some leather filler, and cover with polish. Looks fresh again.If the bite’s too deep, only a cobbler saves you. PU leather? Forget it, that stuff won’t heal. So yeah—clean, fill, color, condition. Done.
If your kicks look dull after polish, you’re prob messing up in one of these ways: Too much polish. You cake it on, it clogs the pores. Thin layers, always. Dirty base. Polishing over dust = sealing the dirt in. Wipe first, polish after. Wrong brush/cloth. Use horsehair brush or soft cloth. Old socks ain’t … Read more
Pics lie. Do the 10-sec Read the label Zoom the edges: real shows tiny fibers; PU looks perfectly smooth/plastic. Backside peek: real has suede/flesh; PU has fabric mesh. Smell test: leather = earthy, PU = chemical. Water drop: real darkens/absorbs; PU beads off.Still unsure? Skip the guesswork—see my real-leather shoe picks