It is wintertime already! Wondering how to care for your leather boots?

We assume that leather is durable and is made to last! This is not entirely true! Even the sturdiest of leathers need a lot of loving care and attention! Winter brings with it snow, salt and lots of wetness, that can cause leather to dry up, crack and eventually break away!

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Below are generic steps in which we tell you how to care for your leather boots, this winter!

• Wipe your shoe clean after use, with a damp cloth to remove any dirt sitting on the surface. Remember to clean dry dirt stuck in the corners of your shoe, either with a horsehair brush or old soft toothbrush.
• Use saddle soap to remove any dirt or wax hiding underneath the surface of your boot!
• Salt stains on your boots from all the ice and snow? Mix some water with vinegar and dip a cloth in the mixture, and use the cloth to wipe off the shoe upper, the salt stains will magically disappear!
• Upon cleaning, give the boots time to dry naturally in room temperature!
• Use conditioners and creams to condition your boots and give them a new lease of life. These conditioners penetrate deep into the leather and hydrate individual fibres. They also act as a water repellant barrier and protect shoes from harsh winter elements!
• Upon conditioning your shoes, you can polish them away to your heart’s desire!
• Keep them stored safe in a cloth bag to avoid dye transfer from darker colors
• Keep them stored in a cool and dry place! Moisture leads to the growth of mold and fungus!

Last but not the least, deep clean and condition your boots on a monthly basis to keep them in top shape and to prevent rapid wear and tear!

Happy winters!