Boot Care

 

Clean, Condition, Polish, and Protect

Smooth Finished: (Saddle Brand, Hand Painted, Mignon, Brush Off)

  1. Remove the dust and dirt with a soft brush or damp cloth.
  2. While the boots are still damp, apply a light coat of quality leather conditioner.  Avoid heavy coats of conditioner because it clogs the leather’s pores and cannot be absorbed.
  3. If you prefer sheen on your boots, apply a thin coat of cream polish (matching color for darker boot and a neutral color for lighter colored  boots).  Let the polish dry and brush off the excess with a soft cloth. 
  4. For water protection, light coats of a non-silicone stain and water protector can be applied.
  5. Calf leather is much thinner that cowhide, however it can be cared for the same.  We do recommend it be on a more regular basis.

       

      Useful Tip: When applying conditioner to your boot, applying it with your hand will help you avoid over-saturation while also allowing your conditioner of choice to last longer instead of a rag or brush soaking up the bulk of it.

       

      Unfinished: (Naked, Sanded, Distressed, Rustic, Deer Tanned, Toast Wyoming,   Bison, Vintage, Crackle, Mad Cat, Genuine Shoulder Foot)

      1. Remove the dust and dirt with a soft brush or a damp cloth.
      2. Conditioner is not recommended on these boots as it can turn the color much darker.
      3. A quality non-silicone stain and water protector can be applied when boots are new.

      Suede:

      1. Apply a non-silicone stain and water protector when the boots are new.
      2. Periodically remove dust and dirt with a soft nylon brush.
      3. Try to avoid mud or tarnished water which can discolor the leather and be extremely difficult to remove.

       Pigskin:

      1. On smooth pig you would treat it like the smooth finished leather. Much like calf leather, pigskin is thinner and requires maintenance on a more regular basis.
      2. On sueded pig, you would treat it as you would cowhide suede, including the application of a non-silicone stain and water protecting product.

      Work Leathers:

      1. Frequently cleaning your boots to reduce dirt and dust buildup will protect and extend the life of your boots.
      2. Use a small amount of dish detergent mixed with water, along with a soft brush to keep dirt out of the leather. Use a small brush around the welt line (where the upper meets the mid-sole) to keep dirt from building up.
      3. Periodically use a waterproof spray or cream.
      4. Use a Carnauba based boot cream to keep the leather soft.

      Embroidered:

      1. Gently wipe with a damp cloth to try and remove the dirt. If not regularly wiped down the buildup of dirt could weaken the stitching.
      2. Use a non-silicone waterproof spray as needed.

      Textile:

      1. Gently wipe off dust and dirt with a damp cloth.

      Man-Made: (Lizard Print, Shoulder Print, Snake Print, Microfiber, Microsuede)

      1. Use a soft brush to remove dirt and dust.
      2. Spray boots with a non-silicone stain and water protector.