Taking care of your Soccer Shoe’s
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Do not store soccer boots in plastic bags or other non porous covers. Stuff wet boots with dry paper to retain their shape while drying.
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Allow wet or damp soccer boots to air-dry naturally away from any source of heat. Artificial heat will
harden leather and cause tearing and cracking. Apply a little Boot Brew leather conditioner when the
boots are nearly dry to restore flexibility. Follow this with a full conditioning treatment when the boots have completely dried.
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To prevent mildew, protect leather from excessive humidity. In a dry environment, regularly condition the leather to prevent shoes from drying out and cracking.
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Do not use waxes, silicone products, or other leather preparations that impair the ability of the leather to "breathe".
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Dubbins and greases are bad as they seal the pores and are greasy, thus picking up additional dirt and dust. These types of product were originally developed in Europe for horse harness and work boots. Imagine putting these types of greases on your own skin! (Chelsea, Secondwind, Patrick, Kelme, are brands that
are basically dubbins. They are now obsolete!).
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Never use caustic household chemicals to clean leather. Avoid leather preparations that contain alcohol, turpentine, or mineral spirits. We recommend Boot Klean as it is pH balanced to be compatible with leather.
- Use of mink oil or other animal fats will darken leather. Animal fat can turn rancid, causing the stitching
and leather to rot. It also takes a long time to dry because it sits on the surface instead of fully penetrating the leather.
Use Boot Brew both inside and outside of your boots!
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