subject: How To Clean Belleville Boots Hot Weather Or Desert Boots [print this page] If you are the proud owner of a pair of Belleville Boots for hot weather or desert use boots, chances are you want to keep them for as long as you can! The most important thing to know about these boots is that they should NOT get cleaned like an ordinary pair of shoes. The matierials are much different than something like sneakers and you should clean them accordingly. The first thing you need to consider is the base part of the matewrial.
If your shoe has caked on dirt or mud you need to get rid of it before you do anything else. If your Belleville Boots are made of suede or leather you can actually use a boot brush to get the dirt off. If you dont have a boot brush you can also use any stuff non-metallic brush as well. Not only should you use this on the base of the shoe where the leather or suede is, but the sole of the shoe as well and if you have any super delicate areas that you dont want to use a brush on, you can use a toothbrush as well.
The second thing you want to do is wet a cloth or a sponge and wring it out so its damp but not wet. Leather can hold up to light water and this will further help loosen the dirt. If the dirt is not being lifted satisfactorily, you can use a drop of mild detergent or saddle soap. You can use soap and a mild detergent to wipe down the insoles, use a toothbrush to clean well. Once you take off the mud and dirt and you have wiped them clean with a damp cloth you can then continue to condition your Belleville Boots.
Stores that sell shoes and boots should have a leather oil conditioner that you can use on the boots. These oils will replace the natural oils on the boots and will help to prevent future damage and cracking of the leather. ** Note: If you have a suede boot, do not use leather oil or leather condtioner on the boot. Instead, use suede conditioners.
Lastly, you will want to purchase a water reppelent for the boots even if your boots are already waterproof! This will extend the boots life as well as extend the waterproof matierials. Once you are done cleaning the boots simply let them air dry. Simple as that!
