Care and Handling
Care and handling:
We only use the highest premium grade of bull leather hides that are available to make the uppers for our boots. Treat the leather well and the boots will last you a lifetime.
For Smooth Leather boots:
Leather is an animal skin and requires moisturizers.
First, clean your boots of excess dirt using a dry horse hair brush, then wipe them down with a slightly damp rag. Next liberally apply a moisturizer such as mink oil to the boots every three months. Finally, depending on how often they are exposed to wet outdoor conditions, apply a silicon waterproofing spray every six to twelve months.
Your boots are made of a dyed through leather – meaning they will stay black even when scuffed. DO NOT USE SHOE POLISH, as it will dry out the leather.
Store the boots in a dry well ventilated space. Do not store any boots in a wet or damp area.
For Suede Leather boots:
Clean the boots of excessive dirt with a dry horse hair brush. Use a suede brush to keep the grain of the leather clean. Apply a silicon spray once or twice a year.
Store the boots in a dry well ventilated space. Do not store any boots in a wet or damp area.
Leather needs a ventilated area to prevent the growth of mold and to ensure that the leather does not dry out.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR BUTTON BOOTS:
When lacing the boots it is important to lace around the actual haft of the button (the piece underneath the design) and not spin the button around the screw backing.
The buttons are on aluminum screw backs and are intended to be replaceable and interchangeable. Sometimes during lacing people can accidentally spin the button around by pulling the lace around a part of the button that sticks out or just pulling them on the wrong way. If you spin the button around during the lacing process they must be re-fasted with a screwdriver. Periodically, check the buttons to make sure they are securely fastened. If they become loose, and you have no desire to change the button in the near future, we would suggest using a lock-tight to ensure that they are securely fastened and do not spin off the screw.
