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Whether you wear western  men's cowboy boots, women's western boots, ariat boots, or just plain work boots, we have all the boot leather care items you need.  Our wide selection of boot leather care products protects the big investment you've made in a quality pair of boots.  We offer only the top brands of boot leather care products.  Fiebings, Kiwi, and Angelus have long been recognized as the best boot leather care money can buy!  There is absolutely no substitute for taking good care of your western cowboy boots.  Statistics show that regular care of your boot leather will triple the wear time of your western cowboy boots and women's western boots.

Here you will find products to waterproof your boot leather, shine your boots, dress the heels, or totally recondition your boot leather.  In addition we have items to help make your boots more comfortable.  We offer mechanical boot stretchers in addition to liquid treatments to help loosen your boot leather.

The Most Expensive Mistake Women’s Western Boot Owners Make

So you have a great pair of western boots right?  Oh, you have 2 or 3 pairs?  And you paid a good portion of your hard earned pay for them I would assume?  Now here is the most important question; how long do you anticipate them lasting?  If you said 1 or 2 years, you are probably 90% accurate.  The fact is that most boots don’t last much longer before their looks get unbearable. Why you ask? There is one simple answer. Not giving them the right care and protection.

We are headed into the toughest time of year for leather boots which is fall and winter. The cold weather and moisture can be dangerous for leather. The danger is even worse when you live in a dry and cold climate. Let’s remember one fact. Real leather western boots are made of animal skin. No matter how that hide has been cured, dyed and treated, it is still a natural product.  It is subject to the same wrath of Mother Nature as any natural product.  As a result, you need to give your boots a fighting chance.

There are certainly lots of ways to care for and protect your leather boots.  You can polish and clean them consistently. You can add decorative boot accessories like boot tips and heel guards.  During the coming winter months, the absolute beast thing you can do is treat your boots with a high quality water proofer or silicone treatment.  A western boot owner must protect their boot leather from snow, water, ice, and salt.

Using a high quality product is essential.  Having a product with the right chemical composition to “bond” with your boot leather is important.  I always compare good quality waterproofing and silicone treating to waxing your car vs. adding a clear coat to the paint. Why doesn’t the paint on cars seem to deteriorate like they used to?  Because all the car manufacturers now use “clear coat” paint on

The 7% Rule of Boot Leather Care

We get the question very often “How often should I polish and clean my boots?’.  We also receive the question “How much should I spend on caring for my boots?”.  

We  always start an answer to these questions with the 7% rule.  The 7% rule is something that was passed down to me through generations.  It is also something I found is known throughout the world among leather professionals.  The 7% rule simply means you should take what you spent on your boots, multiply the number by 7% and that is what you should be spending on your boot leather care annually. 

Lets look at a couple examples.

Example 1

Justin Smooth Leather Boots cost:  $139 x .07 = $9.73.

Fiebings All Purpose Leather conditioner 6 oz. cost:  $6.50

Fiebings Crème Polish 2.5 oz. cost:  $5.00

Total Cost: $11.50 (Based on 4 uses per year you will have about ¼ of the product left over)

Example 2

Luchese Full Quill Ostrich Boots cost: $859 x .07=$60.13

Fiebings Reptile and Exotic Cleaner 7oz. cost: $6.50

Fiebings Crème Polish 2.5 oz. cost: $5.00

Lambswool Buffer cost: $9.00

Once per year detailed treatment by a boot or shoe professional: $40.00

Total Cost: $60.50 (Exotics should be cleaned and conditioned every 60 days)

You can see the 7% rule applies well to any style or price range of boots.  As a guideline, it works very well in most situations.  Smooth leather boots can be maintained using this rule by the owner at home.  When it comes to Exotics, I always recommend taking them to a boot or shoe professional once per year for treatment.  Many shoe and boot repair professionals also provide treatment and re-conditioning service. These professionals also have special tools to clean dirt out between the folds of snake skin or alligator skin boots.  They know exactly the right chemical treatments to use that will improve the longevity of your reptile or exotics by years.

So when does the 7% rule not work?  The rule works well under normal circumstances. Having said that, it also depends on the climate you live in, or the type of use your boots are subjected to.  If you live in a snow or wet climate, you will want to invest a little more in snow proofer or water repellant.  These products are well worth the investment.  It is critical to remember that quality boots are made of real skin which is a natural product.  Leather boots are subject to decay by the forces of nature.   The proper use of boot accessories and boot care products can slow that decay down dramatically.   In addition, dirt and residue act like sandpaper on boot leather.  Keeping your boot leather clean will slow the decay of your boots as well.  I have used the 7% rule for 30 years and I still own and wear some boots that are almost 10 years old.  Once you get a favorite pair of boots broken in just right, you never want to give them up!

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