If you’re anything like me, then you love your boots; and, if you love your boots, then you're going to want to do everything that you can to take care of them. Sometimes, as has been the case in my own past and with a particular pair of boots that are sitting in my cupboard, unused but in perfect condition, this means never wearing them.

1. Looking After Your New Boots
If you’re anything like me, then you love your boots; and, if you love your boots, then you're going to
want to do everything that you can to take care of them. Sometimes, as has been the case in my
own past and with a particular pair of boots that are sitting in my cupboard, unused but in perfect
condition, this means never wearing them.
However, this is a waste of perfectly good boots. It’s much better to wear the boots, and then simply
make sure that you care for them. Sure, ‘she can give advice, but she can’t take it’ you may be
saying; given that, I’ve just informed you that I have a pair of perfectly wearable boots sitting in the
cupboard at home.
Unfortunately, there’s another reason I’m not wearing my boots: the shaft is too small and I need to
diet, which in view of the fact that it’s January and I’m full of New-Year resolve, is going quite well.
Buying boots that fit is the first step in having incredible boots, but that article is for another day,
here, I’m going to be talking about how to look after your boots...once you buy a pair that fit.
How to Care for Your Boots (providing you wear them!)
These instructions are primarily related to leather boots, such as military boots. This is because
leather is the most common material, and the one that requires the most care. Leather boots will
last for decades, but you need to look after them, and here’s how…
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Clean the boots: in order to clean the boots you need to remove the laces and get rid, or
move out the way, and other embellishments, such as buckles. Then, take a medium-bristled
brush – which you can find at your local supermarket or cobbler – and then scrub off any
excess dirt. For stubborn dirt, use a damp cloth to clean; but be careful not to use a wet
clothe because this can damage the leather if you haven’t already waterproofed it, which
you should have done as soon as you bought them: or, at least before you wear them
outside. You can purchase specialist soap to use on leather, and we recommend buying this
if you want your leather to last a long time. Remember to rinse off any excess soap.

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Dry the boots: place the boots somewhere they can dry, but do not place them in the sun,
or in close proximity to any heat source, such as radiators. If you dry them too fast, they can
crack. To avoid the opposite problem of mould, fill the shoe with standard 90gsm paper, as
this will absorb excess moisture.
Apply the waterproof coating: simply apply a thin layer of coating and wait until it is dry.
Reapply once dry – you can do this several times to build up real protection, and we
recommend doing this if you live in a wet climate, such as the UK. By applying the coat thinly
you will keep an even appearance.
Apply shoe polish if needed: with certain styles of boot, such as military boots, an extra
polish never goes amiss. Polish will add character to the boots as it will absorb differently
across the boot. This gives your boots a nice, genuine, appearance.
If you are interested in buying a new pair of leather boots, including military boots, then please
visithttp://www.mr-shoes.co.uk/Womens/G/boots/--military-boots/.