Once you’ve found the perfect pair of cowboy boots, you want them to last as long as possible. A purchase like this is an asset to your wardrobe, and you want yours to look great. Plus, the longer your boots last, the more you get to wear them. So try these three easy tips to clean and care for your leather cowboy boots!
Know What You Need
If you wear your boots all the time, you’ll need to clean them more often. After all, you don’t want to show up to the rodeo in muddy boots. To clean your boots, you’ll need:
- A damp towel
- A soft-bristled brush
- Leather conditioner
- Leather polish
Don’t rush out and buy just any leather conditioner. Exotic leathers have a specific texture, and experts recommend different conditioners for them. Usually, wearers use a spray-on leather conditioner for textured boots.
Pro Tip
Before buying, determine if the conditioner you’re looking at is oil-based—this could ruin light-colored boots, as oil-based conditioners gradually darken the color. You can use it on lighter colors, but only if they have an oiled finish.
Simple Cleaning Tips
Now that you have the necessary supplies, it’s time to make those boots sparkle! Begin by wiping your boots down with either a damp cloth or a soft brush; both help remove loose dirt or dust. That brush also comes in handy as you remove any caked-on mud or other tough spots.
Next up, condition. You don’t need too much product for your cowboy boots, only about a quarter-sized amount. Apply that to your cloth, and massage it into the leather. If your boots absorb it quickly, add more.
Finally, polish those boots with a leather shoe polish! Using the cloth, gently rub the polish into the boots.
Pro Tip
After washing your boots, dry them with a towel before conditioning. Never use heat since it could ruin the leather. When you condition and polish your boots, move the cloth in a circular motion. Do not stop the process until the shoe absorbs all the conditioner or polish.
Create a Schedule
If you have a cleaning schedule, your cowboy boots will always look as good as new. Dry leather could crack, and the more you wear your boots, the dirtier they may get. Shoe experts recommend cleaning your everyday cowboy boots at least every three months. And if you don’t wear them too often, then go through the cleaning process every six months or so.
Use these three easy tips to clean and care for your leather cowboy boots to guarantee yours last! And when you get new boots, keeping them clean is more important. At Country View Western Store, we sell various men’s cowboy boots, some for women, and even some for the kids! Once you’ve bought those perfect boots, keep a cleaning schedule so that they always look as good as the day you got them.