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ledaatomica · Oct 22nd, 2008, 03:34 PM

Consolidation of all the threads on CL care, maintenance, cleaning etc. Lets try and keep it going and add more data in here, links to other threads on the subject or experiences with different items products below. I thought this would be useful, almost every week there are new posts on the subject.

How do I Protect the Red Sole?

You have several options.

1. Red Vibram Soles : Ebay Store

red rubber soles

2. Paint :
"Louboutin Red" Paint

3. Plasti-Dip:
My Red Sole Project

4. Clear Sole stopperz:
Foot Petals

5. Some other options came up also such as using clear or chanel red polish.

How to Clean and Care for Exotic Skin?

Exotics need regular conditioning so it doesnt dry and flake. Monthly application is sufficient. Use Bick 4 Leather Cleaner & Conditioner.
Exotic Skin Reference

How to Care for Satin?

Apple Garde Rain and Stain Repellent, Scotch Guard

How to Clean and Care for Suede?

Immediately before wear apply Apple Rain and Stain Repellent. If cleaning is needed the Apple product line also carries a Apple Suede and Nubuck Cleaner.

How to Clean and Care for Leather\Jazz?

Apple Leather Cleaner. Note some cleaning or leather conditioning may remove shine. Try a small spot first.

How do I keep Patent Leather Shiny?
Other than usual leather care, for keeping shine some TPF-ers suggested the following:
Petroleum jelly
Baby Wipes
Windex

How do I Remove Black Marker Lines?

TPF ladies suggest Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.

My shoes are too loose, painful, blisters what do I do?

My CL Survival Kit

My shoes are too small and I dont have a trustworthy cobbler what can I do?

Invest in a pair of high heel stretchers

Its easy and perfect for the impatient. No pain, no time investment on your part. I have made shoes a whole size too small fit me. Get A pair now. Seriously.

Got time on your hands .. try thick socks.

My shoes fart, squeak or rub too much on my feet, help!

Applying stick deodorant or getting an insole or partial insole to fill gaps. Talcum powder was also suggested.

JuneHawk · Oct 22nd, 2008, 03:41 PM

This is great and it should be a sticky! Thank you!

Chins4 · Oct 22nd, 2008, 03:41 PM

Great thread Leda

Mods, can we make this a sticky?

jh4200 · Oct 22nd, 2008, 03:48 PM

Great idea Leda!

Something to add - when using Scotchguard on your satin, make sure none of it gets on the soles of the shoe, because it will leave a white residue and remove the shine. A great way to avoid this is to tape some newspaper to the bottom of the shoe while you're spraying - this way there's no accidents and your soles stay beautiful.

legaldiva · Oct 22nd, 2008, 04:20 PM

Leda--this is wonderful! Thank you so much for taking time to put this together!!!

glamgrl921 · Oct 22nd, 2008, 07:37 PM

Fantastic Idea!! Should def be a sticky!

lovely&amazing · Oct 22nd, 2008, 07:42 PM

Awesome idea!! Sticky! Sticky! Sticky!

CLGirl · Oct 22nd, 2008, 07:57 PM

ooh yes! one more vote for the sticky! This is awesome. Thanks Ledaatomica BTW does anyone know where and for how much I could get a high heel stretcher?

ledaatomica · Oct 22nd, 2008, 08:00 PM

High heel stretchers can be found at cobblers, several online sites eg http://www.topsocks.com/p/101-012.html and also ebay like this store http://stores.ebay.com/ShoeAndFootCare

It costs from $15-$30

LavenderIce · Oct 22nd, 2008, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by jh4200

Great idea Leda!

Something to add - when using Scotchguard on your satin, make sure none of it gets on the soles of the shoe, because it will leave a white residue and remove the shine. A great way to avoid this is to tape some newspaper to the bottom of the shoe while you're spraying - this way there's no accidents and your soles stay beautiful.

And, when that happens you can paint over it with the Louboutin red paint.

babypie · Oct 22nd, 2008, 10:19 PM

Leda thank you so much for doing this. GREAT idea.

jimmyshoogirl · Oct 22nd, 2008, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by LavenderIce

And, when that happens you can paint over it with the Louboutin red paint.

OR, you can take a cotton swab with a small amount of alcohol and lightly dab the white spots. I did it and they came off just fine and did not remove the shine.

You can also use the magic erase to remove the black mark (non-returnable mark) on the insoles. It may take a few or several sipes but it gets the job done.

techie81 · Oct 23rd, 2008, 01:11 AM

This must be a sticky! Very handy thread..thanks Leda!

CLGirl · Oct 23rd, 2008, 02:40 AM

Thanks for the stretcher info Leda

I-shop · Oct 24th, 2008, 01:02 AM

very useful info! Thanks!

Oct 22nd, 2008, 03:34 PM	#1
ledaatomica OP Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: stilletto shangri la Posts: 2,053	CL Shoe Care and Maintenance Guide FAQ Consolidation of all the threads on CL care, maintenance, cleaning etc. Lets try and keep it going and add more data in here, links to other threads on the subject or experiences with different items products below. I thought this would be useful, almost every week there are new posts on the subject. How do I Protect the Red Sole? You have several options. 1. Red Vibram Soles : Ebay Store red rubber soles 2. Paint : "Louboutin Red" Paint 3. Plasti-Dip: My Red Sole Project 4. Clear Sole stopperz: Foot Petals 5. Some other options came up also such as using clear or chanel red polish. How to Clean and Care for Exotic Skin? Exotics need regular conditioning so it doesnt dry and flake. Monthly application is sufficient. Use Bick 4 Leather Cleaner & Conditioner. Exotic Skin Reference How to Care for Satin? Apple Garde Rain and Stain Repellent, Scotch Guard How to Clean and Care for Suede? Immediately before wear apply Apple Rain and Stain Repellent. If cleaning is needed the Apple product line also carries a Apple Suede and Nubuck Cleaner. How to Clean and Care for Leather\Jazz? Apple Leather Cleaner. Note some cleaning or leather conditioning may remove shine. Try a small spot first. How do I keep Patent Leather Shiny? Other than usual leather care, for keeping shine some TPF-ers suggested the following: Petroleum jelly Baby Wipes Windex How do I Remove Black Marker Lines? TPF ladies suggest Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. My shoes are too loose, painful, blisters what do I do? My CL Survival Kit My shoes are too small and I dont have a trustworthy cobbler what can I do? Invest in a pair of high heel stretchers Its easy and perfect for the impatient. No pain, no time investment on your part. I have made shoes a whole size too small fit me. Get A pair now. Seriously. Got time on your hands .. try thick socks. My shoes fart, squeak or rub too much on my feet, help! Applying stick deodorant or getting an insole or partial insole to fill gaps. Talcum powder was also suggested.
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Oct 22nd, 2008, 03:41 PM	#2
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Oct 22nd, 2008, 03:41 PM	#3
Chins4 How many is 2 many? Joined: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5,954	Great thread Leda Mods, can we make this a sticky?
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Oct 22nd, 2008, 03:48 PM	#4
jh4200 You can call me Jenn Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,163	Great idea Leda! Something to add - when using Scotchguard on your satin, make sure none of it gets on the soles of the shoe, because it will leave a white residue and remove the shine. A great way to avoid this is to tape some newspaper to the bottom of the shoe while you're spraying - this way there's no accidents and your soles stay beautiful.
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Oct 22nd, 2008, 04:20 PM	#5
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Oct 22nd, 2008, 07:37 PM	#6
glamgrl921 T$ Joined: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,728	Fantastic Idea!! Should def be a sticky!
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Oct 22nd, 2008, 07:42 PM	#7
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Oct 22nd, 2008, 07:57 PM	#8
CLGirl Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 506	ooh yes! one more vote for the sticky! This is awesome. Thanks Ledaatomica BTW does anyone know where and for how much I could get a high heel stretcher?
CLGirl Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 506	__________________ In Love With ListPlease PM me if you see any of these CL Ron RonsTeal Patent 39 CL Very Prive Nude and Lace 38 CL Very Prive Nude Palliette 38 CL Mad Mary Cream 39 CL Very Noeud Black 38 CL T-Strap Burgundy 38.5 CL Very Prive Black Patent with Patent Burgundy Tip 38.5 CL Very Prive Leopard Orlato 38

Oct 22nd, 2008, 08:00 PM	#9
ledaatomica OP Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: stilletto shangri la Posts: 2,053	High heel stretchers can be found at cobblers, several online sites eg http://www.topsocks.com/p/101-012.html and also ebay like this store http://stores.ebay.com/ShoeAndFootCare It costs from $15-$30
	__________________ Christian Louboutin Name and Style pronounciations CL Shoe care and Maintenance FAQ My Collection and Shoe Closet

Oct 22nd, 2008, 10:19 PM	#11
babypie Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: In my head Posts: 5,082	Leda thank you so much for doing this. GREAT idea.
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Oct 23rd, 2008, 01:11 AM	#13
techie81 No more shopping!!!! Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 4,286	This must be a sticky! Very handy thread..thanks Leda!

Oct 23rd, 2008, 02:40 AM	#14
CLGirl Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 506	Thanks for the stretcher info Leda
CLGirl Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 506	__________________ In Love With ListPlease PM me if you see any of these CL Ron RonsTeal Patent 39 CL Very Prive Nude and Lace 38 CL Very Prive Nude Palliette 38 CL Mad Mary Cream 39 CL Very Noeud Black 38 CL T-Strap Burgundy 38.5 CL Very Prive Black Patent with Patent Burgundy Tip 38.5 CL Very Prive Leopard Orlato 38

Oct 24th, 2008, 01:02 AM	#15
I-shop call me Irene Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Coconut Land Posts: 1,711	very useful info! Thanks!
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