New Life for Old Boots
First Responders
As long as people have worn protection on their feet, they have looked for ways to increase the life of that protection.
Bootblacks, shoe-shine boys, cobblers, the Black Porters and everyday people have made an impression on history by preserving leather and footwear. Now you can be part of that tradition.
Life Saving Skills
Abused and neglected, we depend on our boots. This site focuses on 2 kinds of boots based on care:
High Shine: These are the traditional combat boots and "motorcycle cop" boots. It's not rocket science, but it does have a basic formula.
Oil: Typically thought of as work boots. Rugged, heavy and expected to stand to up everything from fire, water, snow and ice. These boots protect your feet. Return the favor and protect them.
First Aid Kit
Remember that leather is skin. It loses natural (and needed) oils and nutrients, just like our skin does. Keep that in mind when putting something your on boots. Is it made with synthetics or alcohols? Would you put it on your own skin? If not, re-think putting it on your boots.
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