Fashion

[StylishLady2]

I went to put on a favorite pair of black/high heel OTK boots and the faux leatherb was peeling off all over my closet rug. Had it happen to a favorite jacket too. The weather hereb in SWA FL must be the problem. I'll get another pair ASAP maybe spend $$ for the real material ?? Probabl not as I search for replacements. 

[Bookplate]

Not surprised.  I have had faux leather trim on two handbags fail, and have avoided it ever since.  I live in the Northeast, so weather is not the issue.

[SilleeMee]

Faux leather needs to be stored in a closet with some kind of dehumidifier or desiccant like DampRid or dehumidifier bags made for closets. Humidity and heat are the worst for faux leather.

[FancyPhillyshopper]

Faux leather (plastic) is not really made to withstand elements the way cared-for natural leather can do.

It might be good to temporarily ward off rain, but that is about it.

I had plastic boots I wore in very cold weather and they cracked all over. 

Faux leather has a short lifespan--sometimes only a few years. The sun also damages the material. 

When I buy a plastic purse I usually have to toss it after a year or two.

I try to never to spend too much on plastic items.

[Desertdi]

@StylishLady2 

I once had a "similar" situation.    I was wearing Air Step® sandals, and got caught in the rain on my way to work.

I was sitting at my desk, and had a "funny feeling" like I was barefoot.

Looked down...and my sandals had completely disintegrated...there was a pile of wet CARDBOARD on the floor.      di

[Flatbush]

@Desertdi 

Oh, how awful for you. Did you have another pair of shoes that you could change into?

[Desertdi]

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@Flatbush wrote:

@Desertdi 

Oh, how awful for you. Did you have another pair of shoes that you could change into?

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@Flatbush 

NO spare shoes...and I went home barefoot....and never went in another Air Step store, either...     di

[rms1954]

Had that happen to me also.

[Jk9]

Oh no! Sorry that happened to you but I think you are right that the weather is the culprit.  Faux leather can deteriorate and that's why I buy the real thing and for the breathability.  I just sweat in faux leather.  But, I am sure you will find an alternative as stylish as you are!

[Big Joanie]

many of my friends and I in SW Florida have had this

happen ....