Post by AussieSurvival on Aug 28, 2008 19:43:19 GMT 9.5
It is most important that boots are maintained properly or their life will be severely curtailed.
Cleaning. All boots should be cleaned after each trip. Wipe off all mud or dust using a damp rag or scrubbing brush. Eyelets should be carefully cleaned both inside and outside to minimise rust. An old toothbrush is handy for getting inside the boot and into difficult corners.
Drying. Allow boots to air-dry in an well-ventilated place. Do not dry boots in hot sun or near heaters or fires.
Treatment. The boots should then be treated before storage as follows:
Leather Boots. We recommend leather boots should be treated with Nikwax solid wax. Work this all over the leather with a rag. Pay particular attention to the area at the base of the laces and over the top of the toes. It is recommended to remove the laces before treatment. If the boots have a leather lining wipe a light coat onto the lining to preserve the leather.
Fabric/Gore-Tex® Boots. These boots are best treated with Nikwax Fabric/Leather waterproofing. This is a water-based proofing and is preferably applied when the footwear is damp after cleaning. This treatment combines the maximum waterproofing with the minimum visual effect on the boot.
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Cleaning. All boots should be cleaned after each trip. Wipe off all mud or dust using a damp rag or scrubbing brush. Eyelets should be carefully cleaned both inside and outside to minimise rust. An old toothbrush is handy for getting inside the boot and into difficult corners.
Drying. Allow boots to air-dry in an well-ventilated place. Do not dry boots in hot sun or near heaters or fires.
Treatment. The boots should then be treated before storage as follows:
Leather Boots. We recommend leather boots should be treated with Nikwax solid wax. Work this all over the leather with a rag. Pay particular attention to the area at the base of the laces and over the top of the toes. It is recommended to remove the laces before treatment. If the boots have a leather lining wipe a light coat onto the lining to preserve the leather.
Fabric/Gore-Tex® Boots. These boots are best treated with Nikwax Fabric/Leather waterproofing. This is a water-based proofing and is preferably applied when the footwear is damp after cleaning. This treatment combines the maximum waterproofing with the minimum visual effect on the boot.
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