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shoe care for winter leather shoes and boots

Winter and boots go hand in hand, but at the same time nothing harms fine leather footwear more than snow and salt. Before you head out into the elements there are a few things you should know in order to keep your boots looking great for years to come.

Caring for your boots is composed of 3 main areas.

Prevention steps

Learn how to clean and protect your leather boots from winter's snow slush and salt.

  1. Remove the laces

    The very first thing you should do is remove the laces from your boots, this will allow you get at the hard to reach places where dirt and grime tends to collect. It will also prevent the cleaning agents from collecting on the laces.

  2. Clean your boots

    Clean your boots with a slightly damp, soft cloth. A small amount of moisture in the rag helps prepare the leather to accept the conditioning. Eliminate any excess dirt and debris.

Prevention steps

Learn how to clean and protect your leather boots from winter's snow slush and salt.

  1. Remove the laces

    The very first thing you should do is remove the laces from your boots, this will allow you get at the hard to reach places where dirt and grime tends to collect. It will also prevent the cleaning agents from collecting on the laces.

  2. Clean your boots

    Clean your boots with a slightly damp, soft cloth. A small amount of moisture in the rag helps prepare the leather to accept the conditioning. Eliminate any excess dirt and debris.