Boot Tips
November 7, 2008
AQHA Corporate Partner Justin Boots offers 10 tips and tricks.
Women's AQHA Foundation Series
The weather’s getting cooler, so take advantage of the opportunity to head indoors and give your boots some much-needed TLC to keep them in good shape for the months ahead.
AQHA’s official western boot manufacturer Justin Boots asked its customers to submit their favorite tips for keeping their boots looking good and lasting long.
So keep these 10 tips handy, and show your boots some love every now and then.
- Apply snow seal to new boots. This darkens the color a little bit but is a great waterproofer.
- Knock dirt off of the tops and sides of your boots by brushing them with a horsehair shoe brush every day.
- Remove deep stains and clean boots that are regularly in dirt or dust with saddle soap.
- Polish your boots with a pair of panty hose.
- Help your boots maintain their shape and stay dry by storing them with newspaper stuffed inside them.
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- Wear your favorite boots on alternating days. This will help to keep the insides dry and prolong the life of the boot.
- Resole your boots when necessary.
- Remove everyday stains by washing your boots with a soft brush and liquid dish soap. Absorb moisture by leaving a thin layer of corn starch on them overnight, then polish.
- Protect the leather on your boots by applying a water-repellent conditioner after every third cleaning.
- Condition your boots regularly.
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November 10th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
I currently have 24 pair of boots, some of which I’ve had since the 1960’s in my 4H days. I keep my boots in a room hung up by the boot straps and far away from any artificial heat source. As I grew older, my feet grew a little wider and I’ve had them slightly stretched and then reconditioned. I started collecting boots in my teens and am currently 61 years old and still fit in my older boots. I use Bick 4 leather conditioner which does not darken the leather, and occasionally use boot polish when a special occasion comes up and I keep them dust free by just wiping them off with a soft cloth about every other month. I use the same regiment with my belts.