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Questions Re: Boot Care
Posted on 2/14/13 at 10:39 am
Posted on 2/14/13 at 10:39 am
I have a pair of plain Justin work boots for liesure and some around the house stuff. I hosed off my patio Tuesday night and ended up getting them pretty wet. Yesterday when I woke up it almost looked like they molded over, it wasn't mold, but that's what it looked like.
The discoloration was only on the boot below my pants leg, but they did get wet above that.
Anywho, should I have sprayed or rubbed something on them prior to getting wet? I'm thinking no. But is there something I can put on them to get rid of the discoloration?
I'm thinking its something that either ran off of my pants (excess detergent or something) or residue from hosing off green crap from a few spots on the concrete. They're going to get dirty as a mofo this weekend, but would like to keep from ruining them just yet.
Thanks fellers.
The discoloration was only on the boot below my pants leg, but they did get wet above that.
Anywho, should I have sprayed or rubbed something on them prior to getting wet? I'm thinking no. But is there something I can put on them to get rid of the discoloration?
I'm thinking its something that either ran off of my pants (excess detergent or something) or residue from hosing off green crap from a few spots on the concrete. They're going to get dirty as a mofo this weekend, but would like to keep from ruining them just yet.
Thanks fellers.
This post was edited on 2/14/13 at 10:42 am
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Posted on 2/14/13 at 11:06 am to CaptainsWafer
Once a year I apply heel dressing and saddle soap to mine. Heel dressing won't be needed for rubber soled boots, but the saddle soap will go a long way to keeping your boots looking fly.
Posted on 2/14/13 at 11:11 am to CaptainsWafer
Is it like salt deposits?
I use Sno-seal on my Wolverines and set them by fireplace. I can almost make the boot waterproof that way.
I use Sno-seal on my Wolverines and set them by fireplace. I can almost make the boot waterproof that way.
This post was edited on 2/14/13 at 11:16 am
Posted on 2/14/13 at 11:17 am to Capt ST
I use the Red Wing pine/mink stuff for regular boots and Obenauf's HD for work boots
You must clean them properly with a boot cleaner before putting stuff on.
You must clean them properly with a boot cleaner before putting stuff on.
Posted on 2/14/13 at 11:17 am to Capt ST
quote:
Is it like salt deposits?
This most likely. Wash with clean cool water and dawn. Let dry for a couple day and apply saddle soap. Wax after.
Posted on 2/14/13 at 11:19 am to Capt ST
quote:This stuff right here. I used a hair dryer to set it though. Fireplace probably works better.
Sno-seal
Posted on 2/14/13 at 11:19 am to CaptainsWafer
I put some Justin boot cream on my square toes every now and then and it makes them look knew
Posted on 2/14/13 at 11:28 am to Knuckle Child
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I put some Justin boot cream on my square toes every now and then and it makes them look knew
Leather Life or Mr Reggie at Edgewood Shoe Repair.
Posted on 2/14/13 at 11:29 am to fishfighter
Thanks guys. Now that you've said it, it looked like salt deposits when you sweat into a hat.
I'll wash them tonight. I assume I can pick up the wax at Academy (going again early tomorrow morning for ammo)?
I'll wash them tonight. I assume I can pick up the wax at Academy (going again early tomorrow morning for ammo)?
Posted on 2/14/13 at 11:30 am to Knuckle Child
Perhaps you need some of this stuff, NeverWet.
Posted on 2/14/13 at 11:34 am to DonChowder
I just pop mine in the oven for a while on the lowest setting, I think 170F.
You have to watch out for stuff with silicone in it. Silicone has zero breathability. I just use it around seams
You have to watch out for stuff with silicone in it. Silicone has zero breathability. I just use it around seams
Posted on 2/14/13 at 11:34 am to DonChowder
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Sno-seal
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This stuff right here. I used a hair dryer to set it though.
Y'all are rigt on w/ the Sno-Seal. Best product I've used if one is really serious about making their leather as water proof as possible. I always used a hair dryer to apply the Sno-Seal as well.
Posted on 2/14/13 at 11:41 am to Coon
Not Baids!
Posted on 2/14/13 at 11:42 am to CaptainsWafer
Leather is very forgiving, as long as the owner doesn't mess it up. Rinse your boots, clean w/ some saddle soap and allow it to dry out at room temperature. To aid the drying process, put some paper towels in the boot, changing them out when they get damp. During the drying process, to avoid damaging the leather, do not apply heat to the boot any warmer than what your hands can tolerate. After cleaned and dried, apply mink's oil (or whatever boot dressing product you like). I like to clean and reoil/rewax mine twice a year, but usually only do once/year. 
Posted on 2/14/13 at 11:44 am to TigerOnThe Hill
I have a question about mink oil, what exactly does it do? Thought about trying that next time instead of the Justin apache cream. Or does it do the same thing?
Posted on 2/14/13 at 11:44 am to Coon
Be careful with any sealant type product on your boots, it will also prevent any leather conditioners and other products from penetrating. This could shorten the life of your boots.
Of course wet arse boots would have their own set of problems, so just depends on what you are exposed to I imagine.
Of course wet arse boots would have their own set of problems, so just depends on what you are exposed to I imagine.
Posted on 2/14/13 at 1:24 pm to Knuckle Child
quote:Monk oil is more of a coating where Apache cream is a conditioner.
I have a question about mink oil, what exactly does it do? Thought about trying that next time instead of the Justin apache cream. Or does it do the same thing?
Posted on 2/15/13 at 12:30 pm to Knuckle Child
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I have a question about mink oil, what exactly does it do? Thought about trying that next time instead of the Justin apache cream. Or does it do the same thing?
Mink oil is a leather conditioner/preservative. I have no persoanl experience w/ Justin Apache Cream. Basically you want to put back into the leather some of oils the leather natuarally loses through aging and use.
Posted on 2/15/13 at 1:50 pm to CaptainsWafer
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