Here’s a few tips on how to look after your boots especially after a really wet and boggy hike like we had last Saturday in the Poisoned Glen
1. Wash your boots thoroughly with tap water. For leather boots use a scrubbing brush to remove any residual peat. Wash the soles also
2. Remove insoles and dry them either in a drying room or close to a good heat source
3. Loosen laces around the tongue as shown below
4. Dry boots slowly. In good weather place outdoors. Never place them close to a fire or radiator.
5. When completely dry refit the insoles and apply a wax to your leather boots. Make sure it’s suitable for goretex as you don’t want to block the membrane and reduce the breathability
These few simple step will prolong the life of your boots, help to maintain their waterproofing and breathability
Just remember they’ll respond to a little TLC
