Season: How to protect shoes for springtime

There’s a warm breeze in the air and the flowers and trees start to bloom. Spring is upon us. This beautiful season brings lighter days, warmer days and more joy. But beauty has its flipside.

With the blossoming spring comes the pollen. Besides irritation to those who have pollen allergies, it settles like a thin layer on your canvas shoes. Invisible to the eye, but still enough to fade out the colour on your shoes little by little. There's nothing more damaging than your brand-new white sneakers look outworn after a few weeks because of the weather.

To prevent your shoes from appearing old before time unfold the world of proper shoe protection with theses subjects:

• The impact of spring weather on your shoes
• It's time for outdoor activities
• Springtime tips with IMBOX
• What does IMBOX protect against?
• Safeguarding sneakers and sandals with IMBOX
• AllergyCertified and PFAS-free treatment
• Where can I IMBOX my shoes?
• How does the IMBOX treatment work?
• Storing shoes, the right way

Spring is an unpredictable season. Just as the autumn weather brings everything on the weather barometer, you never know what spring might bring you. Sometimes it's too early to stack away the winter boots and sometimes you can’t be too fast bringing out your sandals and wedges.

One thing to be sure of is that it will rain and with the rain comes mud. Besides making your socks and feet wet, frequent rain and muddy streets can damage your shoes.

Spring also means that the trees give off pollen, something thats not only challenges those with allergies but also damages footwear over time. By coloring the footwear their appearances make them look outworn before time. 

The sun's UV rays may give you a tan but in the same way, they affect the shoes by fading out the colur. It's something that's make your white sneakers look not so white anymore.

Almost every type of footwear is used during this time when the temperature slowly rises and the landscape shapes; from boots to ballerina shoes to sandals. This is also the season sneakerheads love the most because it's not too warm and not too cold, but the perfect temperature to air the coolest kicks.

Sports enthusiasts participating in outdoor activities are undoubtedly thrilled as the warmer weather signals the beginning of the outdoor season. However, engaging in these outdoor pursuits, whether it's kicking around in the grass, jumping on gravel, running through mud piles, or even sitting on horseback, can significantly impact the condition of your footwear.

No matter the type of footwear - whether it's football boots, running shoes or riding boots - ensuring the protection and maintenance of your beloved shoes becomes crucial. The diverse terrain and unpredictable weather during spring bring unique challenges to outdoor activities and without proper care, your shoes may suffer premature wear and tear.

While protecting your shoes from the weather and tears of the spring, IMBOX helps to life-prolonging your shoes. The treatment safeguards and lasts up to 6 weeks meaning that your favourites will be given extra life.

The best part of the IMBOX treatment is that it’s not limited by season or weather challenges. It’s an all-year shoe protection service that you can benefit from whether there’s dust from pollen in the spring, sunlight and sea salt in the summer, rain and mud in the autumn or snow and ice in the winter.

Dive further into the world of Imbox Protection right here.

Take your shoes, old or new, down to one of our partners’ stores. Before applying the IMBOX treatment, it’s essential to clean and prepare your shoes properly. Remove any dirt or debris from the surface using a gentle brush or cloth. For stubborn stains consider using a shoe cleaner. Finish with a toothbrush to ensure your shoes are clean and ready for treatment.

When you're down at your local store, go and ask the store staff to help you with the IMBOX treatment. The knowledgeable staff will help you choose the right treatment for your footwear.

In no time – less than a minute, to be accurate – your shoes will have premium protection. Now, your shoes will appear fresh and safeguarded for up to six weeks from the spring challenges.

When it’s finally time to say goodbye to the snow and it’s become too hot for winter boots with a lining, think twice before putting your footwear away. Because how you store them reflects on what condition they’ll be in when you need them again in autumn and winter.

It’s important to store your shoes in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. If you have the space, also avoid overcrowding your shore storage area to allow perfect air circulation and prevent mold. If you have knee-high boots or shoes with a long shaft it can be tricky to storage them correctly. An easy and cheap lifehack is to use a rolled-up newspaper or magazine inside the shoe to maintain their shape.

There are plenty of storage options from shelves to hanging racks, so dive deep and find something that works for you.