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Footwear & leather care knowledge

Expert guides tailored to Saigon's tropical climate, material chemistry, and luxury restoration techniques.

3 Steps to Clean a Leather Bag and Choose the Right Care Products
Bag Spa
26 September, 2026•EXTRIM Team

3 Steps to Clean a Leather Bag and Choose the Right Care Products

A three-step routine that keeps leather bags in shape: wipe stains early, deep-clean every few…

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Creases on Leather Shoes: How to Reduce Them — and When Heat Is a Bad Idea
Storage & Care
9 March, 2026•EXTRIM Team

Creases on Leather Shoes: How to Reduce Them — and When Heat Is a Bad Idea

Creasing is one of the most common signs of wear on leather shoes. Learn how to keep the shape…

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4 Shoe Styles You Should Not Wear Every Day
Knowledge Base
26 September, 2026•EXTRIM Team

4 Shoe Styles You Should Not Wear Every Day

Heels over 10 cm, thin ballet flats, flip-flops and backless shoes should be worn in rotation. How…

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5 Dress Shoe Toe Shapes & How to Keep the Toe in Shape
Knowledge Base
26 September, 2026•EXTRIM Team

5 Dress Shoe Toe Shapes & How to Keep the Toe in Shape

Round, elongated, square, almond and symmetrical toes — match the toe shape to your foot and use…

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5 Most Common Leather Types Used for Handbags
Knowledge Base
26 September, 2026•EXTRIM Team

5 Most Common Leather Types Used for Handbags

Cowhide, crocodile, lambskin, goatskin and buffalo leather each behave differently. Know what your…

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5 Signs Your Leather Shoes Need a Resole — a 2-Minute Check
Knowledge Base
26 September, 2026•EXTRIM Team

5 Signs Your Leather Shoes Need a Resole — a 2-Minute Check

Soft soles, holes, exposed welt stitching, worn-flat treads, wide delamination: five signs your…

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5 Ways to Restore an Old Leather Bag
Bag Spa
26 September, 2026•EXTRIM Team

5 Ways to Restore an Old Leather Bag

Dirt, fading, creases, peeling — each leather bag problem has its own fix. Four things you can do…

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5 Ways to Spot Fake Nike Shoes Before You Buy
Sneaker Reviews
9 March, 2026•EXTRIM Technicians

5 Ways to Spot Fake Nike Shoes Before You Buy

The sneaker market is flooded with 1:1 super fakes. Five checkpoints to help you tell real Nike…

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