Recently we shared the blog post “3 Tips To Be Stylish On A Budget“.
One of those tips was keeping your shoes clean and/or shined.
Today I’m going to share a real life example of the difference that proper shoe care and maintenance can make.
Since we at A Step Above Style value your time (and because you already know why you’re here) we’ll jump right in.
Let’s begin.
Before

Most people would view this pair of shoes as being “good enough”. But what if I told you they were only average?
The shoes come like this, but can be elevated to look even better with a little treatment.
You can take care of your dress shoes with a shoe shine kit from Walmart.
Also, you can maintain your sneakers with cleaning kits from companies like Reshovn8r.
But don’t take my word for it, see for yourself.
After


See the difference a little shoe care can make? You can take the shoes you already own, and make them look exceptional.
Conclusion
Today’s post was brief, but hopefully you got the message.
There are simple ways to elevate your style that won’t break the bank.
If you’re interested in getting your shoes shined by yours truly, learn more about the process at A Step Above.

Until next time, yall have a good one.
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