How to Care forLeather Bootsin Winter

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We all love our winter boots when the weather gets wet and cold. Good quality leather boots are built to handle all sorts of conditions but still need protection and care to maintain their good looks.

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USE “TOTALPROTECTOR” WATERPROOFING SPRAY Waterproofing spray isyour best friend in winter and sprayingyour shoesorboots when they arebrand new is the best time toput that firstprotectantcoaton. This isextra importantfor suedeasit seals the more delicateupper andstops the moisture from absorbing into the finish. Threetofour lightcoats areadvisable instead of oneheavycoatas this builds up layers of protection which givesmore of a barrier.

CLEANYOUR BOOTS Regular cleaning is importanttokeep your bootslooking their best.Firstuse a softbrush to remove any built-up dirt. Then applya shoe cream to keep the leather nice and supple. If they are startingtoshow a bitofcolour loss thenwehave alarge range of colouredpolishestoresort thembacktolife.

LET THEM DRYNATURALLY No matter how carefulyou areyou willalwaysget caught out in theNorthlandrain sometime. Ifyour footwear end upgettingwet,here area fewtips:

• Remove excesswater witha drytowel • Drythe inside ofyour shoes/bootsand then stuff themwithpapertowels • Letthem dry naturally away from direct heat(never in front of the fire or hotwater cupboard as this removes the natural oils from leather) • It willtakea fewdays but when they aredry apply a shoe cream to nourish the leather again( or water proofing spray if they aresuede )

Remember to love your boots and they will love you back.

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