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Even boots have a life span - learn how to lengthen it.
Take care of your boots and your boots will take care of you. Danner boots don’t
need much, but if you want to get the most out of them, here’s what you do:
1. Clean `em:
Dust and dirt are bad for your boots. It infiltrates the seams and causes them
to wear. It introduces micro-organisms that decay the leather. It dries out the
leather and takes away tanning agents that keep it from cracking. And it clogs
the minute pores in the leather that allow moisture vapor to escape, reducing
the breathability of the GORE-TEX® membrane.
Fortunately, cleaning your boots is easy. Use a soft bristle brush or a rag and
scrub them under warm water. If they’re really dirty, try a bottle of Danner
Boot Care System Cleaning Gel. Do this whenever they look like they need it, and
you’ll get a lot more life out of them. Don’t dry them with heat, or you
will damage the leather and outsole.
2. Waterproof `em:
Even if your boots have GORE-TEX ®, which is 100% waterproof, it’s still a
good idea to periodically waterproof the leather. This will help keep it from
absorbing too much water and becoming heavy and weakened. The same is true for
boots that use a fabric panel in the upper.
There are many waterproofing products on the market, but we recommend
water-based formulas because they perform best and do not harm leather or
fabrics. Petroleum- or animal-based products, although widely used, are not
recommended as they can over-soften the leather and cause damage. Danner offers
three different waterproofing
products in its Boot Care System line.
3. Condition `em:
Conditioning prevents leather from drying out, and helps maintain the tanning
agents that keep it supple. Ideal for breaking in a new pair of boots,
conditioning products should also be applied periodically to revive leather and
breathe new life into a well-used pair. We recommend water-based conditioners
over animal-based or petroleum conditioners for prolonging the life of your
boots. Danner offers three different colors of conditioners
in its Boot Care System.
4. Keep `em away from heat!
Outsole materials and glue are very sensitive to heat, so don’t use heat to
dry your boots or when applying boot care products. If your boots become wet
inside, stuff dry newspaper in them overnight to absorb moisture, then let them
sit until dry. Never put them next to a fire or heat source of any kind.
Danner Boot Care System
Danner offers a three-step system of water-based boot care products that are
specifically formulated to enhance the performance and prolong the life of your
boots. Unlike many boot care products on the market, our system uses an advanced
formula of water-based polymers instead of petroleum or animal oils. This means
that active ingredients don’t just sit on top of the leather but are drawn
along the same paths as water to areas where they’re needed most, and there is
no danger of over-treatment.
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