How to check the quality of shoes?

Regardless of whether you have classic shoes or sneakers, an inexperienced person will only need to make the right choice to buy both stylish and quality shoes upon visual inspection. For this purpose, you must have certain knowledge or limit your choice exclusively to proven manufacturers. Not everyone has enough money to buy shoes in branded stores, where they charge incredible prices. Although there is also a high probability of getting defective shoes. Let's look at some universal tips that will help you check the quality of shoes when purchasing, and also consider how to distinguish original shoes from fakes.

Universal quality indicators of classic and sports shoes

Regardless of the type and purpose of the shoes, quality assessment is always carried out on the basis of four performance and consumer indicators:

• Reliability level. To the extent that the material is wear-resistant, the shoes will be so reliable, they will be repairable and will have a long warranty, which will additionally guarantee long-term operation.
• Level of ergonomics. You should always pay attention to how much the shoe weighs, how hard and elastic it is.
• Level of environmental cleanliness. Shoes must meet sanitary and hygienic properties, allow the feet to “breathe” in order to ensure an ideal microclimate.
• Level of attractiveness. This is to talk about how beautiful the shoes are - whether they have all the necessary markings and appropriate packaging.

These are the main indicators on which the choice of sports and classic shoes is based. Quite often difficulties arise when users try to distinguish between original shoes and fake ones. There is nothing complicated here - shoes from the manufacturer have unique distinctive features, for example, logo, decor, materials used. At this time, it is distinguished by a high level of quality.
It is imperative to check the presence of seams and the absence of glue drips, which will confirm the reliability of the shoes. The soft sole and leather will confirm a high level of ergonomics. You can check the sanitary properties of sneakers when you run or dip them in water. But assessing the aesthetic appeal is quite simple - compare the shoes with the models on the official website, as well as the presence of the original box. If all the indicators match, then you have the original shoes in front of you.

What is the difference between genuine leather and substitute leather?

It is generally accepted that high-quality shoes should be made exclusively from genuine leather. Indeed, this is exactly how it was before. Now manufacturers have taught how to create substitutes that, in terms of quality and performance characteristics, are virtually no different from genuine leather. If for some reason you want leather shoes, consider how to distinguish natural material from fake:

• you need to find a sticker on the product that indicates the material;
• put your hand on the product - if after a while it warms up, then it is leather, and the leather substitute will cool your hand;
• if genuine leather is folded at the seam, then the seam will be rounded, because... she is thicker;
• leather does not have a strong unpleasant odor, which can so often be heard in leather substitutes;
• press on the toe of the shoe - when bent, wrinkles will appear on it, but when the toe returns to its original position, the wrinkles disappear;
• if water falls on the skin, it is absorbed and leaves a dark mark, and on the substitute skin it drips.

We hope that these tips will help you choose shoes made from genuine leather.

Additional recommendations for choosing quality shoes

If you want to arm yourself with all the tips you can before your next trip to the store, then use the following recommendations:

• Shoes need to be tried on. If the product was sewn correctly, then such shoes will never press or create discomfort. You need to stand on your feet, take a few steps or mark time. When choosing sneakers, you need to pay attention to the bend in the toes. They should bend not in the central part, but closer to the fingers.
• Guarantee. Another important point to pay attention to when choosing shoes. When a manufacturer is ready to replace worn-out sneakers with a new pair, then within a couple of months they will not tear under acceptable operating conditions. True, in some cases, to get a new pair of shoes, you need to follow certain care rules.
• Give preference only to high-quality shoes. Remember that not only natural, but also synthetic materials are of high quality. Modern sneakers are often made from synthetic threads with an excellent ventilating effect, which will provide comfort while wearing.
• Evaluate joints and seams. The seam on the sneakers should be even with stitches at a distance of 2 to 3 centimeters. If the stitches are at a wider distance, then at the seam site you will see turned leather or other obvious defects - this is a low-quality fake.
• Sole fastening. It is necessary to pay attention not only to the upper part of the sneakers, but also to the sole. It should have a higher level of strength - for shoes it is optimal to choose soles made of durable polyurethane, and for sneakers - more elastic materials.
• Certificates. If the quality of the shoes causes you doubts, then you need to ask the seller to provide a GOST certificate of conformity. If he cannot do this, then there is a high probability that the shoes in front of you are not of the best quality.
• Product packaging. Be sure to check the information on the packaging and on the shoe label.

If you adhere to these rules, then you will be able to buy high quality shoes that can serve you for a long time faithfully and faithfully, providing a high level of convenience and comfort with every step. Our online store has made sure that you can buy shoes in Ukraine inexpensively.
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