| Cleaning
your Boots and shoes periodically will extend
the lifetime of your Abilene and Sage footwear.
It is recommended that you wipe them off after
every use. Use an old towel, a damp rag, or even
your socks to remove the dust and dirt that may
have accumulated during the day to help prevent
abrasion and cracking.
Allow your boots 24 hours to
dry out before wearing them again. Moisture from
your feet settles into the boot, and without
time to dry, bacteria can stain the leather. A
good practice is to rotate your boots, never
wearing the same pair two days in a row. Never
dry your boots with heat because it will dry out
the leather.
1. Oil Impregnated
Leathers (2110, 2104)
Remove loose dirt and dust
with soft brush or damp cloth.
Seal and protect leather with
a small amount of non-Silicone base stain guard.
Surface nicks and scratches
may be repaired by bringing the oil back to the
leather surface. To bring the oil back, rub
across the scratch or nick with your thumb or
finger.
2. Full Grain and Retan
Leathers (1661, 4539)
Remove loose dirt and dust
with soft brush or damp cloth.
Replenish leather with an
all-purpose leather conditioner.
Seal and protect leather with
a small amount of non-Silicone base stain guard.
Surface nicks and scratches
may be repaired by bringing the oil back to the
leather surface. To bring the oil back, rub
across the scratch or nick with your thumb or
finger.
3.
Garment Tanned Lightweight Leathers (9050, 9052)
Remove loose dirt and dust
with soft brush or damp cloth.
Replenish leather with an
all-purpose leather conditioner.
Seal and protect leather with
a small amount of non-Silicone base stain guard.
4.
Textured Grains with a Medium Finish (6550,
6555)
Remove loose dirt and dust
with soft brush or damp cloth.
Replenish leather with an
all-purpose leather conditioner.
Seal and protect leather with
a small amount of non-Silicone base stain guard.
5.
Smooth Grains with a Bright Finish (6401, 6430)
Remove loose dirt and dust
with soft brush or damp cloth.
Replenish leather with an
all-purpose leather conditioner.
To shine, apply neutral or
matching color cream or paste and buff
vigorously with a soft dry cloth.
Seal and protect leather with
a small amount of non-Silicone base stain guard.
With the proper care, your new
boots should look good and last a long time. |
