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LEATHER CARE FOR ALL BOOTS 

Brush off loose dirt and dust with a soft bristled brush or a moistened towel and store in a cool dry location. The use of cedar boot trees is recommended for all boots as it absorbs moisture while helping to keep the boots shape in tact.
Water and Stain protector works on ALL boots!

4 Steps Boot Care – Clean, Condition, Polish, Protect

Exotic Leathers
• Begin by brushing off loose dirt and dust with a soft bristled brush or a moistened towel.
• Exotic leather conditioner – apply in thin layers and repeat conditioning monthly
• Apply a neutral clear polish and buff with a soft cloth
• Apply non-silicone water and stain protector
*Do not use polish on rattlesnake boots as it will damage the leather, and with  boots be sure to polish in the direction of the scales to prevent damage or removal.

Distressed Leathers
• Begin by brushing off loose dirt and dust with a soft bristled brush or a moistened towel.
• Distressed leather conditioner – Apply in thin layers to replenish lost oils
• Apply non-silicone water and stain protector
*Cleaners and conditioners may darken color of distressed leather

Suede Leathers
• Begin by brushing off loose dirt and dust with a soft bristled brush.
• Keep away from long term light exposure as it fades the color
• Keep away from mud and water but, if wet do not use heat to dry
• Gently rub with nail file to remove mud and scuff marks
• Use a suede brush to restore the nap of the boots.
*Cleaners and conditioners may darken boot color of suede leather

Smooth Leathers
• Begin by brushing off loose dirt and dust with a soft bristled brush or a moistened towel.
• Use an all-purpose leather conditioner for cleaning
• Apply a neutral or matching polish and buff with a soft cloth

Deer Tan Leathers
• Begin by brushing off loose dirt and dust with a soft cloth.
• Do not use conditioner on this type of leather as it causes discoloration
• Apply non-silicone water and stain protector

Ostrich Leathers
• Begin by brushing off loose dirt and dust with a soft cloth
• Use a soft dry cloth to buff leather.
• Use only a non colored waxy cream and if the boot gets wet only dry in shade without any direct sunlight.