Shoe care

Always use a weather-proof and stain repellent for all your shoes, especially those made of leather and suede. Weather-proofing prevent creases and cracks. Apply before wax polish.
Some coloring materials that can be used to help camoflage scratches on shoe surface and heels include paint, nail polish/varnish, car paint markers, eye-liners, crayons, wax polish and candle wax. The crucial thing is to be able to get any of these that can match the color of your shoes.
Coat a layer or two of clear nail or other type of varnish onto the heel for protection, then add a coat of shoe wax over the varnished area.
To cover up ugly-looking or tattered patches on the underfoot shoe surface, use a shoe insole or simply paste fabric type plasters (first aid plasters) onto the affected areas.
Use the inside of the banana skin to polish leather shoes then wipe clean with a paper towel or soft cloth. A fabric softener sheet has the same effect.
A shoe tree is a device usually made of cedar wood placed in a shoe to help keep the shape, resist creasing & cracking while making the insoles smooth.
If shoes are wet, leave out to dry for at least 24 hours. Stuff newsletters to absorb moisture. Do not place them near heat or risk cracking.
Alternate shoes and allow leather shoes to breathe & take a break.
One way to hide scratches or tattered patches on high-heel shanks is to spread a thin layer of glue all over each shank. Then sprinkle shimmery power on top, making sure that the powder covers the shank evenly. This would give the heels a brand new look. Alternatively, you can also paint the shank with a shimmery nail polish.