Boot Cleaning?

[2_SL0]

Just a quick question, how does everyone clean their boots. What do you use to preserve them etc. I have a Lorica material boot. Whats the best way to clean and keep in good order?

[inlinefour]

I've got a new pair of stylmartin boots and I have not a clue. Perhaps sopmething like snow seal if they are leather based?

[campbellluke]

Now and then I use some "Eagle One Leather Conditioner".

[Coyote]

I used your normal leather shoe shine that I use on my school shoes to preserve them

[jrandom]

You *clean* your *boots*?

LOLOL! u r t3h gh3y!!

[750Y]

You *clean* your *boots*?

LOLOL! u r t3h gh3y!!

...might have something to do with the fact he actually uses his 8-).
I use a sponge with warm water about once a year & snoseal them about the same frequency just to help with the waterproofing.

[Coyote]

I cleaned them once, I doubt I'll do it again (just like my school shoes)

[Motu]

I clean my boots after every off road ride - in the tub with a brush,then leave to air dry,they will dry by next weekends ride,but in the sun or by a heater or fire with newspaper inside will speed things up.I used to dress with Saddlene but it seems hard to find these days - every local hardwear used to stock it....but now we have Mitre 10 and our choices are limited to what can make them the most money.I used this on all my leather for 20 yrs with no problems,no stitching rot as with some other leather treatments,and my Sidi's lasted 23 yrs.

I don't like the Snowseal type dressings,they dry too hard and I reckon they damaged the leather in my Sidi's,the leather broke down after I started using Snowseal...but hey,they were old.With my Gaerne's I use the Gaerne dressing,it's soft,dresses and waterproofs...and you can't go wrong with the manufacturers branded product.

[Paul in NZ]

Like anything... if you look after it, they last longer..

I use that elephant stuff on mine and they are still 100% waterproof after 7 years.... Brush the dirt out and work it into the seams. Let it dry a little and wipe off the excess.

Careful of animal based products if you don't apply often as it can get mould. Most synthetics won't.

Careful of stuff that makes the leather too soft as your boot's will collapse around your ankles. (nice to wear though)

People that laugh about clean gear or a clean bike are often the waterlogged ones waiting on the side of the road for a tow truck.

Paul N

A quick wipe often finds things before they fall off

[What?]

Any boots, to clean use a sponge and warm water. Use glycerine soap (buy it from horsey places) if really dirty. When dry, use Nugget (cake, not bottle) on Lorica boots, or Snoseal, then Nugget on leather boots.
I only use Snoseal a couple of times a year, but Nugget avery time I clean them. Lorica is made up of leather grounds and glue, so it doesn't soak up waxes.

[Posh Tourer :P]

just finished a tub of dubbin on my leather boots.... havn't touched my synthetic ones yet.....I also occasionally polish, but again, thats on leather....

[Mencius]

Dr. Martens Wonder Balsam on my boots (leather) when they don't need a good polish. If you keep your leather articles in good nick and clean/feed them occassionally they last a lot longer.

Ang

[White trash]

My boots are normally one hunder-red per...cent sheeeeagggged befor they need cleaning.

Can't help sorry.

[2_SL0]

My boots are normally one hunder-red per...cent sheeeeagggged befor they need cleaning.

Can't help sorry.

Well, stop balancing by dragging your feet.

[Pwalo]

Get some of those cheapo rubber overboots with a couple of plastic bags for when it rains. Keeps your boots (and feet) dry, and they pack up small enough to go in the bottom of your bag.