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Caring for Leather Boots

So, you’ve tracked down the perfect pair of boots. They look fantastic and fit like a glove. You want to wear them all day, every day. But, if you do, they’re going to be put through every kind of punishment the elements can throw at them. How do you keep them looking in A1 condition?

The wonderful thing about leather is that, as it ages, it develops its own patina.  With proper care, age only adds to its beauty.  Leather is natural; organic.  It moulds to your contours and fits like a second skin.  But just as we need a skin care regime to keep our own skin in tip top condition, so do we need to take good care of our leather. 

We all polish our footwear from time to time. This way we buff out any scuffs and get them to shine. Actually, when we use polish on our footwear, we’re actually performing a much more important and far less obvious function. Polishing is not just cosmetic. One of the greatest enemies to leather is water. That wrong step can lead to permanent watermarks. Obviously, we’re not going to be jumping through puddles in our Jimmy Choos, but on a rainy day, some degree of expose to water realistically can’t be avoided. By polishing our leather boots, we’re applying a waterproof coating to shield them from the elements. They’ll also be less inclined to scuff. Prevention is better than cure.

If you want to make your boots as watertight as possible, you should invest in a good leather conditioner.  It is surprisingly inexpensive and a great investment – extending the lifespan of your boots.  It is a clear material containing natural waxes and oils.  Like our own skin, leather can dry out and crack over time.  It needs its own special moisturiser.  A coating of leather conditioner followed up with a colour polish and a good buff doesn’t take long.  A little TLC will restore the beauty of your leather, adding a protective film to keep it that way.

Some types of leather need specialist care. Obviously we have to be very careful with suede – no polishes and conditioners here – we need to use products specifically designed for use with suede. Similarly, conditioner and coloured polishes should never be used with patent leather. All that is really required here is a wipe over with a damp cloth, gently rubbing to remove any surface marks, then a buff with a soft, dry cloth to restore shine. Be sure you use a very soft cloth – a duster is ideal.

Another factor to consider in caring for your boots is how they are going to be stored.  Boot trees are excellent to keep them in shape.  These devices slip into your boots for storage and keeps them taught and in shape to prevent them sagging and creasing.  Leather doesn’t respond well to extremes in temperature.  Too hot and drying out and cracking can occur; too cold and damp and mould can get in.  To keep your leather boots in tip top condition, it’s great to keep them either in their box, or wrapped in a colourless, natural fibre – a white cotton pillowcase is ideal.  This keeps the dust off your footwear whilst allowing the leather to “breathe”.  We are delighted to bring you a hand picked range of boots available on eBay today.  Click the links on the left to browse our categories, or use the search facility at the top of the page.  With some unbeatable discounts and such an amazing stocklist, the perfect pair of boots for you is only a few clicks away.