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Boot & Leather Care

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What’s Saddle Soap? How to Not Ruin Your Leather Boots & Shoes

Expert Verified By: Weston Kay, Founder, Rose Anvil It's not just for saddles, and it won't ruin your boots — but if you use saddle soap incorrectly, it can

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How to Clean Leather Boots: 6 Expert Tips

So you've invested in a great pair of leather boots, and you've been proudly wearing them for months—whether for work, as a durable everyday footwear, on

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How to Clean Cowboy Boots (Expert Advice): Smooth Leather, Suede, & More

Looking into how to clean cowboy boots properly? Good on you. No one wants to accidentally ruin their boots while trying to maintain them — or from not trying

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The Benefits of Boot Kilties (False Tongues) and How to Use Them

A kiltie is a false tongue that protects the softest part of your boot, improves fit for certain feet (and certain boots), and helps to add a pop of style to

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How to Store Boots & Shoes for Maximum Longevity

I've amassed an extraordinarily sizable boot collection, and over the years, I've learned a thing or two about how to store boots so they stay in good

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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

Expert Verified By: Trenton Potter, Cobbler & Footwear Expert While extremely popular amongst dress shoe enthusiasts, suede is often not the first choice

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Can You Use Coconut Oil As a Leather Conditioner?

Expert Verified By: Michael Batson, Vice President, North Star Leather Company In a (coco) nutshell, nah, you shouldn't use coconut oil to condition your

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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

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10 Things I Learned Making My Own Boots

Note: In 2025, Adelante sadly closed its business. We're proud of this content, but afraid you can no longer purchase from them! I recently made a

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How to Get Smells Out of Work Boot Smell | 18 Tips to Keep Your Boots Fresh

If you are on your feet all day engaged in hard manual labor, smelly work boots are a fact of life. It's always a welcome relief to take off your work boots at

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The Boot Lovers’ Guide to Over the Calf Dress Socks

Over the calf dress socks are the sock of the gentleman. And a classy alternative to ankle socks. But don't just keep them for special occasions. Quality

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How to Wax Suede | A Step-By-Step Guide Boots, Shoes, or Jackets

Expert Verified By: Trenton Potter, Cobbler & Footwear Expert If you've ever owned a pair of suede boots, you'll probably agree it picks up stains and

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How to Keep Stitching White on Boots: 3 Killer Tips

Cleaning the stitching on your cowboy boots goes together like rodeos and steers. The one thing you can count on with cowboy boots is the stitches; they are

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How to Keep Your Feet Dry In Work Boots: 9 Essential Tips

In this unbelievably thorough article, we have compiled nine effective ways to combat excessive sweat and keep your feet healthy at the same time. ("I like

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DIY vs Professional Boot Care: How to Choose the Right Option for you

DIY vs professional boot care - which one is better? Although there is no definite and correct answer to the question, specific procedures require the skilled

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Should You Put Mink Oil Inside Your Boots?

Mink oil is as popular as it is because it works — for years, it has been the go-to elixir for dried up work boots. As a refresher for those of us who are not

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7 Ways to Soften New Boots ASAP

Are you on the lookout for new leather boots? Heading out to your local shoe store to get a new pair of boots can be quite exciting. Retail therapy is

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How to Dry Boots Fast: 7 Quick Steps to Getting It Done

Boots! Needless to say that I am very passionate about them. It took me weeks to buy my first pair of work boots, and that is for a reason: I don't want

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