Rangers Shoes: Maintenance
A good pair of boots is an investment, so it is in your best interest to apply these few maintenance tips to keep your investment profitable.- DAILY MAINTENANCE
- CLEANING
Scratches and scuffs are inevitable, but these marks can easily be minimized. For military boots made of full-grain leather, take a paper towel or a small cloth soaked in a moisturizing solution (a moisturizing soap will do), and gently clean the affected areas in a circular motion. To remove dry dirt or embedded dust, use a brush designed for this purpose. If you want to remove embedded stains on soft leather such as nubuck or suede, use a shoe eraser and then a special nubuck brush. Sticky or greasy substances may seem impossible to remove, but there is actually a little trick to easily remove these stains. Place the boot in your freezer, wait a few hours for the shoe to freeze, then remove the substance with a small file, and you're done!
- STORAGE
- Waterproof your boots if water does not run off the leather surface when it rains.
- Regularly apply a nourishing substance to the leather to prevent cracking (boot grease).
- To remove road salt, apply a vinegar solution.
- Wipe off dust and dirt after each use.
- Never dry your leather boots with a hairdryer or radiator.
- Remove the insoles and laces to dry the shoes.
- Always try your shoes before taking them to the field.
- Store your intervention shoes in a slightly humid environment to avoid cracking.