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Quality and Care

Learn more about how to care for your shoes here.

How do I care for my new shoes?

Using a weather/water proofing spray to treat your shoes every few wears should keep them in great shape. The water proofer will help prevent your shoes from getting dirty from things that may fall on them during wear.  Kind in mind, it is important

Why do leather boots crack?

Leather boots are known for their resilience. When treated properly, they will last for years so what causes this strong material to crack apart?. There are two reasons why your boots begin to crack. First, dirt can be built up in the pores. Eventual

Can leather cracks on boots be fixed?

There are a few solutions that you can explore to fix cracked boots. The right one for you will depend on how damaged the boots are. Minimal Cracking. Significant Cracking. Steps 1 – 5 should have mended most of the cracks. If it hasn’t, you’ll need

How to clean leather boots?

There are a few steps that you’ll need to follow when cleaning a leather boot. First, you’ll want to remove the bootlaces. Often, you’ll be able to put these into the washing machine. Rub the boots with a soft cloth. If some dirt is stuck to the boot

How to store leather boots?

You’ll need to be careful about the conditions that you are storing them in. Here are some of the things that you should be looking for;

How do I care for the jute on my new shoes?

First step in cleaning your jute shoes would be to wait for any mud or dirt to dry first before you begin. If you start scrubbing when it hasn’t completely dried, dirt will sink deeper into the material. For best results, clean them off within 24 hou

How to clean synthetic leather boots?

Spot cleaning is the easiest way to clean synthetic materials on our boots. There are a couple of cleaning methods that can be used. Method 1. Create a vinegar solution of equal parts cool water and distilled white vinegar. Take a clean cloth and blo

What is hydrolysis?

What is Hydrolysis?. Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction that occurs when a compound reacts with water. In the case of shoes, hydrolysis can occur when the polyurethane (PU) in the sole reacts with water vapor in the air. This reaction can cause the PU