Have you ever heard that shoes need lining? However, if you've never used a lining before, you probably don't know what it's like or why you need it.

So, this time, the women's shoe specialty store "mamian" will talk about what is lining? From the basic information, we will introduce the lining , the importance, and the timing. By lining, you will be able to continue wearing your favorite pumps for a long time.

What is lining?

In the first place, "lining" refers to attaching a non-slip rubber to the sole to protect and reinforce the sole. In the case of pumps, it means reinforcing the front sole (sole) in particular. Since the sole is always in contact with the ground, it will inevitably wear out, so it is important to maintain the lining regularly.

Importance of lining

Many people have never done lining before . The lining is an important maintenance to keep the pumps clean and beautiful for a long time.

The front sole of the pumps wears out easily

The front sole of pumps has the characteristic that the sole is easily worn out for the following reasons.

<Reason why the front sole of pumps wears out easily>

・Many pumps have a thin front bottom

・The contact area of the front sole is smaller than normal shoes, and pressure is easily applied.

・Pumps with heels put weight on the front sole

In particular, if you often walk on the asphalt, it is easy to be scraped by hard unevenness, and pebbles can cause craters.

If the front sole wears down, it becomes slippery.

If the fore sole wears down, it becomes unresponsive and loses grip. If you walk with the front sole slippery, it may cause you to slip when walking on slippery surfaces such as tiles or on rainy days. Pumps have a small contact area with the ground, so they are easy to slip and are very dangerous. There is also a risk of falling down stairs or twisting an ankle, so you need to cover it before you get seriously injured.

Pump body may be damaged

If the front sole is worn too much, the fabric of the upper (the upper part of the shoe other than the bottom of the shoe) may tear. The sole can be re-upholstered, but it may not be possible depending on the fabric of the upper part. If the fabric is torn, it looks bad, so some people may throw it away.

As long as you keep the lining, you can keep wearing your favorite pumps for a long time and keep them looking beautiful. You can see that the lining is a very important maintenance to maintain the appearance.

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So when should the lining of the pumps be done? Here's how to find the best time to avoid injury and make your pumps last longer.

①Immediately after purchasing the pumps

If the front sole of the pumps is thin, it is recommended that you first lining the pumps after purchasing them. By lining it first, you can prevent the front sole from wearing down and damage to the upper fabric. Once you wear them out, it may be difficult to put them back together, so put the lining in as soon as possible after purchasing. Even if you are afraid of slipping on leather -soled pumps, we recommend lining them immediately after purchase.

② If you feel "difficult to walk" or "easily get tired"

Wearing pumps with worn front soles can make walking more difficult and more tiring than when you first started. If you feel some kind of malfunction, it's the timing of the lining.

Each person has their own way of walking, and the speed at which the sole of the shoe wears down and the parts that wear out easily differ. The more you wear them, the more noticeable the wear and tear of the soles becomes, leading to poor posture and gait, blisters, and injuries. If you have a problem, let's lining it early.

③ When you want to use it for a long time / when you want to wear old pumps again

For pumps that you want to wear for as long as possible, such as slightly expensive ones or your favorite ones, we recommend lining them regularly. The more you wear them, the more the soles wear down, so it's a good idea to re-lining them before they wear out completely.

In addition, pumps that are old but still want to be worn can be used for a long time by lining them. For pumps that you want to wear for a long time, the heels and toes wear out, and the leather soles get worn out, so keep up with total maintenance.

Use the lining in other shoes as well!

In addition to pumps, lining other shoes such as sandals, mules and loafers may improve safety and ease of walking. Many women's shoes have a small area that covers the foot, and the grip of the sole is very effective. If the sole can grip the ground firmly, it will be easier to walk even in high-heeled shoes and you will be less tired. If you have never done lining before, please try it once.

You can also stick a self-adhesive adhesive on the market, but it comes off easily and is difficult to use on shoes that have already worn out soles. If you want to use your shoes for a long time, ask a shoe repair shop to re-upholster them as much as possible. At a shoe repair shop, even the soles that are worn out, uneven, or partially worn out can be repaired with professional techniques. It's a good idea to put the commercially available product on your own right after you buy it, and use a shoe repair shop when it's worn out!