Marc Sigal

Shoe Care Specialist

Marc Sigal is a Shoe Care Specialist based in Los Angeles. Marc has over 19 years of experience working in the world of e-commerce, with extensive experience with the care of luxury goods. He is currently the VP of Strategic Partnerships at Blutag, an e-commerce platform helping consumers find products. Prior to Blutag, he founded ButlerBox, a dry cleaning and shoe care service based in Los Angeles, California. ButlerBox reinvented amenity services by placing custom-designed, wrinkle-resistant lockers in luxury apartment buildings, class A office buildings, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. The company got acquired by Rinse.com in 2021. Marc has a BA in Global and International Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

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My shoes smell BAD. How do I get rid of the stink?

Put some baking soda or cornstarch inside the shoes and then leave them for a few hours overnight. Then vacuum it out using a small vacuum to get in there, making sure it's fully out. That helps take out some smell.

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How do I get rid of the water stains on my light brown Uggs?

One trick you can try is to rub the other boot against the stain. Rubbing sheepskin on sheepskin will get the water stain out.

How can I dry my boots if they get wet?

Start by putting a shoe tree in each boot so your boots don't lose their shape. Then, use a suede brush or an old toothbrush to gently brush the surface of your boots back and forth. You can also hold a blow dryer 1 foot away from your boots as you're brushing them to speed up the drying time. Once your shoes are dried, spray them with a water repellent to protect them in the future.

How can I dry my shoes out quickly?

First, make sure there isn't any mud or dirt on your shoes since you don't want that to dry and become caked-on. If there is, hose your shoes off outside. Once your shoes are clean, stuff them with newspaper and place them in a well-ventilated room to air dry. You can set up a fan next to the shoes to help them dry faster.

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