Your cowboy boots help keep you warm, dry and comfortable. When you take care of your cowboy boots, your cowboy boots will continue to take care of you. If you're wondering how to take care of leather cowboy boots, here are a few tips for cowboy boot care. It's a good idea when you receive your new cowboy boots to break them in by wearing them around the house for several days.
You can speed up the break-in period by applying a conditioner, but wait till your boots are broken in before waterproofing them. When cleaning boots before waterproofing, use a water-based cleaning product and a nylon brush. Then apply water-based waterproofing to your boots, whether they're wet or dry. Apply another coat after two or three weeks and a third coat later for optimal protection.
To keep your boots in good condition, clean them occasionally with a water-based cleaner and nylon brush. Keep your boots' leather supple and in the best shape by applying leather conditioner occasionally. If necessary, you can also clean the inside of your boots with a low-pH shampoo, making sure to rinse it out thoroughly. If you follow these tips, your boots will give you many years of protection and enjoyment.
Caring For Your New Leather Cowboy Boots
Buying a pair of good boots is an investment to your health. Properly caring for your boots will protect and lengthen the lifespan of that investment. Some of the most common factors of poor boot maintenance are neglect and excessive oiling.
Breaking In Your New cowboy Boots
We recommend wearing your new boots around the house from several days and even up to a week in order to help you through the break in period. Keep in mind that some boots may take longer to break in and may prove more difficult. Wearing your boots to work too soon may cause unnecessary hot spots and blisters. It’s also a good idea to wait until your boots are broken in before you apply a waterproofing agent. Using a conditioner can help speed up the break in process. Cleaning & Waterproofing Your Boots Although waterproof-lined boots, are the best way to ensure a dry foot.
First, clean your boots with a water-based cleaning agent and a nylon brush. Be sure to carefully brush the seams to make certain all the dirt is removed. Next, wet the boots and apply a water-based waterproofing agent to make your boots more water resistant. We recommend using water-based products for the following reasons: Breathability. Water-based products do not hamper the breathability of leather or nubuck footwear. This is extremely important since the average male can sweat up to a pint a day for each foot. If you clog the pores of your boots with an inferior product, this sweat has no way to evaporate! You can apply water-based waterproofing products to wet or dry boots. Water-based agents contain NO petroleum, which can cause leather to stretch and affect the fit of the boot.
Heat not required!
Water-based products do not require heat in order to penetrate the leather. Excessive heat can damage your footwear.
