The early history of Tony Shoes has defined who we presently are.
Born in 1937 Tony Shoes tried to provide convenient service to its
clientele, by using their expertise in foot care and shoe care to
provide ultimate comfort in footwear and extend the life of quality
shoes.
What really defined the Tony Shoes buying experience as different
was and still is, the service. From the local community free delivery
service, to the measuring of your feet by expert shoe consultants,
to the fitting of the shoes to your feet and your needs, to the professional
advice on the care of your feet and your shoes, to helping the customer
on with their old shoes at the end of a sale.
This has been imbedded in our philosophy since the beginning, to show
our interest and care for our customer by our complete service. Now
it is time for our website to offer the expertise of our staff to
you the customers surfing on the Internet. This section of the website
is still in its infant stage, but will soon become your main source
of information regarding the care of your feet and shoes.
The culmination of all these years of caring and of service has driven
us at Tony Shoes to define our mission statement as:
Our mission at Tony Shoes is to provide quality footwear for the entire
family through expert service that answers our customer's needs with
respect to fitting. fashion, and comfort that wears well.
Tony feels that using the following shoe
tips as reminder to make sure quality footwear gives you the wear
you expect.
1 . Always go for quality when buying
footwear. No amount of willpower or imaginative shoe care can make
a leopard change its spots.
2. From time to time let your shoe have a "breather".
3. Always loosen laces or closure before removing shoes. And use
your hands to take shoes off - never tread on the heels! Use a shoehorn
when putting shoes on - this stops you ruining the heel counter.
4. Never place a pair of wet shoes on a radiator. Fill them with
newspaper or something similar and let them dry at room temperature.
5. Brush dirt off with a dry brush before it becomes ingrained.
6. Waterproof and brush new shoes before use.
7. Brush shoes at least once a week. Work the polish well into the
leather - and don't forget to get right into the stitching.
8. The good old method of polish and elbow grease is still unsurpassed.
Newfangled "easy-shine" products are no substitute.
9. Select brushes, shoe cream, waterproofing agent etc. with care.
Always use the products recommended.
10. To make sure your shoes retain their shape it is a good idea
to use a shoe tree when allowing your shoes a "breather".
One made of untreated sandalwood is recommended because it also
absorbs moisture from the leather.
Calfskin
Use a conditioner or cleaner to remove surface residue and to keep
the leather soft and pliable. Apply a coat of shoe cream or
polish with a cloth or horsehair dauber and allow to air dry.
Remove excess polish by brushing with a horsehair brush and buff to
a desired shine.
Nappa Calf
Use a conditioner or cleaner to remove any foreign residue and to
restore leather's natural softness and durability. Use shoe
cream or polish to match color and maintain luster and allow to air
dry. Remove excess polish and wax by brushing with a horsehair
brush and buff to desired finish.
Shell Cordovan
To remove any residue in areas where the shoe flexes, and to maintain
the good look of the leather, simply brush with a horsehair brush
or wipe with a soft dry cloth. Polish occasionally using cream
to maintain a rich, dark color.
Tumbled Grain
Tumbled Grain Leather can be cleaned by using a soft damp cloth to
remove dirt and residue. Finish with an application of shoe
cream and allow to completely air dry.
Suede & Nubuck
The suede cleaner spray, bar, and suede brush are ideal for
removing dirt and restoring the nap to suede and nubuck leathers.
Use a suede combo brush for spot-treating and detailing. For
maximum water protection, apply a suede-protective spray.
Patent Leather
Use a mild soap and damp cloth to remove any residue. Follow
up by buffing the shoes to a brilliant shine with a soft dry cloth.
The Tana patent leather care can be used.
Exotic Leather
To maintain moisture in exotic leathers, apply an exotic leather conditioner
and regularly wipe footwear clean with a soft flannel cloth.
Here
at Tony Shoes, we understand the value of quality footwear that begins
with your baby’s precious little feet.
Your baby’s
foot is different from your own, including that it is narrow at the
heel and wider at the toes. Underneath, where you have an arch,
your baby has a fatty pad.
The bones
inside your baby’s foot are extremely fragile, as they are made up
of spongy cartilage, thus they are susceptible to pressure.
Gaining Courage
When
your baby learns how to crawl
there is no need to provide your baby with shoes yet - barefoot is
still best.
Reaching
for the top
Even as
your baby’s confidence grows as he/she takes his/her first steps
around the ages of 10-18 months, barefoot is still best because the
grip provided by bare feet is important as he/she still finds things
tricky.
Taking
it one step further
When your
baby is ready to walk outdoors and is toddling for most of the day
then he/she is ready for her fist pair of shoes.
How to Choose a First Pair of Shoes
Whole and half
sizes and a choice of fittings
A shape that
follows the contours of the foot
Built-in space
around the toes
Quality leather
uppers
Leather dyed
right through to maintain good looks
Light, flexible
soles
Close cut soles
to prevent tripping
Cushioned ankle
support
Fully adjustable
fastenings
Big
Foot
By the
time your child heads off to school, the cartilage in his/her feet
will look more like a grown up’s with the arch properly contoured,
and he/she will have adopted an adult walking motion.
Your child’s
shoe size will go up by about one size a year, but his/her bones will
not be fully formed for another 13 years or so.
Feet should be
washed with warm soapy water everyday.
Dry carefully, especially between the toes.
Only cut toenails
straight across and never too short.
Never curve them as this could encourage in-growing toenails..
Properly fitting
socks are important – too tight and they cramp the foot, too
big and they bunch up causing blisters. Choose a sock
that has a high natural fibre content, avoiding nylon and acrylic
and change them everyday.
Children should
not wear shoes that are either too big or too small.
Make sure trainers
are fitted too.
Never hand down
shoes from one child to another.
Always remove dirt
from shoes before applying polish. Brush off dust.
Lumps of mud should be carefully scraped with a blunt knife
followed by a gentle wipe with a damp (not wet) rag. Dry
with a clean cloth. When dry, apply a good quality shoe
polish or shoe cream, paying attention to shoe straps.
Buff with a soft brush or cloth.
Wet shoes should
never be dried near direct heat. Simply allow them to
dry out in a warm airy place. You may fill with newspaper
for a short time.
Always undo fasteners
before removing shoes. Don’t let children force their
feet into unfastened shoes.
When buying shoes
choose the right shoe for the purpose required.
*Source
of information is provided by Tony Shoes Inc. and Start-Rite of England*
