How to Keep Your Leather Boots From Cracking and Drying Out

Leather boots aren’t just footwear: they’re faithful companions, protectors of your feet, and… they’re expensive. You want them to last. When you’re buying a pair of boots you want to keep for years, you might already know it’s good to get them with resoleable construction like a Goodyear welt. But the uppers matter as well. … Read more

How to Clean, Condition, and Waterproof Your Blundstone Boots

Blundstone is a brand that is known for its high-quality, durable, and casual leather boots. Made from leather with various finishes, suede, nubuck, and even canvas, each model requires different kinds of care in order to keep them clean and durable. We’ll cover all of them in this article. To properly maintain and protect your … Read more

How To Care For Red Wing Boots (and Every Leather They Come In)

Red Wing Heritage boots are a popular choice for work and casual wear due to their durability and timeless style. They’re handmade here in the United States and their resoleable construction, combined with the very hardy leather uppers, makes them able to last for years, even decades. But like any other leather boot, they can … Read more

How to Distress Leather Boots | 5 Ways to Get The Worn In Look Fast

Leather boots are a classic and stylish choice for any wardrobe, but sometimes a brand-new pair can look too polished and perfect. If you want to give your boots a more lived-in, distressed look — which is often more coveted than the out-of-the-box look — there are a few simple techniques you can use at … Read more

How To Clean And Condition a Leather Jacket, According to the Experts

Leather jackets are timelessly stylish and can last for decades, but they require proper care and maintenance to keep them looking their best. Like your own skin, leather needs to be hydrated and cleaned on a regular basis in order to maximize its beauty and longevity — but fortunately, not as often as your face. … Read more

How To Make Cheap Boots Look Expensive

In a world dominated by sneakers in an ever-growing casual workplace, many people, including yourself might not find the need to buy expensive leather boots or shoes. Quality, well-made footwear isn’t always easy on the wallet and it can be hard to justify the price tag for something that only sees a few wears a … Read more

How To Clean Suede Boots | The Best Products and a Step-By-Step Guide

While extremely popular amongst dress shoe enthusiasts, suede is often not the first choice of leather sought out by people looking to buy boots. This is largely due to two misconceptions: that suede boots are harder to clean and suede is more delicate than smooth leather. While it is true that traditional suede is more … Read more

Can You Use Coconut Oil As a Leather Conditioner?

Nah. You’ll find just as many people who say that you can condition leather with coconut oil as say that you can’t. While some of the best leather conditioners contain small amounts of coconut oil, should you put coconut oil on leather? We don’t recommend using pure coconut oil to condition leather because it’s easy … Read more

What Is Vegan Leather? | Cactus, Mushroom, Pineapple, and Plastic

Vegan leather is just a fancy term used to market plastic, right? Cheap shoes being sold to hippies? Let’s find out.   Veganism is no joke. It’s a lifestyle choice that extends beyond diet and into makeup, habits, and yes, clothing. Does vegan leather live up to the ideals and beliefs inherent in the name? Or … Read more