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Boot Care
The less water absorbed by leather, the longer it will last and the more comfortable
you will be. Once wet, it stretches and weakens-shrinking and becoming
brittle as it dries. Leather is skin without natural occurring lubricants
and protectants of living skin, making it essential to keep it clean
and add waterproofing and conditioners to maintain it.
Rinse off mud and dirt with plain fresh water, using a nylon brush
if necessary. Small particles of dirt can work their way into the
fibers of the leather causing it to dry out and break down.
Use a Nikwax waterproofing treatment of ours to protect and preserve
the leather. If using a water-based treatment, (Aqueous Wax Leather
Waterproofing, Nubuck and Suede, Fabric and Leather or Leather Cleaner
and Conditioner) apply immediately after washing off boots with
water. Wait until leather is dry before applying Nikwax Waterproofing
Wax for Leather or Liquid Nikwax.
Put in a warm, but not hot place to dry out. Excessive heat damages
footwear. To help dry a boot that is filled with water or thoroughly
soaked, stuff it with newspaper. Replace wet newspaper with dry,
and repeat until boot is dry.
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