Hi all,

I have recently bought some white alpinestars no stop trials boots. I ride a lot in streams and muddy conditions, at the moment I just wash off the boots with warm water and some cream cleaner at home. Not sure if this is good for longevity. I just wanted to ask how people look after their boots, do you guys use oil or saddle soap? Or just soapy water?

Ta, Heather

I occasionally use saddle soap, usually rinse off heavy muck with hose and toothbrush, not detergent and oil them while they are still damp and soft.

Edited November 3, 201411 yr by dadof2

Thanks Dadof2, I'll give saddle soap a go. It's difficult to know what to use with white boots.

Never put anything on your leathers,that you wouldn't put on your skin.(it's skin too ya know).I have used this on all my leathers for years on the advice of John Bickle (Bickle Leathers) Really good stuff! http://shop.fiebing.com/c/leather-boot-care_leather-care_aussie-leather-conditioner

I use this stuff, supposed to help keep the leather supple to resist cracking and drying and also gives a very good waterproof layer:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TARRAGO-MINK-OIL-LEATHER-WATERPROOF-CONDITIONER-SHOES-BOOTS-BAGS-FREE-MICROFIBRE-/261379569910?pt=UK_Clothing_ShoeCare_Shoe_Care_LE&hash=item3cdb6fb8f6

Edited January 17, 201511 yr by ripgroove

i bought a puma Ferrari shirt once and i follow the advice on the label it says "wash when dirty"

i can get about 8 years of service out of my boots that way.

lol

rob

I use Duckswax.  I used to use dubbing, but have used Duckswax for a year or so on both my Garne boots and my Wulfsport boots, which I use in the wet or very muddy conditions.  Works well - better than dubbing in my opinion.  I get mine from Active Bikesport but e.bay also sell it.

I used to get good results with Snoseal. The problem is that some stuff is meant for "leather" and can pretty soon turn those expensive boots in to a pair of slippers in terms of protective properties.

I  don't know how it would affect white boots , but I've used neatsfoot oil for years on everything leather on my feet . softens abit and helps water proofing ...

Glenn  

Blast with the pressure washer and then I work some warmed up Dubbin into all of the leather parts, especially around the seams.

(Gaerne Oiled Balance)