subject: Simple Tips To Help You Maintain Combat Boots [print this page] Combat boots are considered to be one among the best types of footwear that are available in the market today. Their toughness, durability and resilience are some of the attributes that have contributed to their popularity. Considering the various attributes of these boots, they are priced slightly higher as compared to most of the others. However, you can be assured to complete value for money since they can serve well for years. To ensure they do not fall prey to wear and tear easily, you need to care for them regularly. If you are unsure about how to maintain these boots in their prime, here are some tips to help you with this task.
Since these boots are normally used by people who spend a large amount of time outdoors, the chances of them attracting dust and dirt are high. Therefore, as the first step, you need to brush off the fine dust and dirt that settle on combat boots on a daily basis. This does not require a lot of effort or specialized equipment. Just a simple and dry brush for boots is enough to perform this task. Preventing the dust from accumulating on these boots over a long period of time prevents the materials from wearing out easily due to stubborn dirt that needs to be eliminated with force.
One the combat boots are brushed clean, the next step is to polish it well to bring out the shine. In order to do this, take a piece of soft linen cloth and wrap it around your index finger. Ensure there are no wrinkles on the cloth that is wrapped. Now using this piece of cloth apply a layer of boot polish and spread it evenly. Gently rub the polish evenly all over till a faint shine appears. Once the shine appears, remove the cloth that has polish on it and dip it into water. Use this damp cloth to continue rubbing the uppers of the boots in small circles, until the swirls disappear and the shine comes through.
After applying water and rubbing it evenly, it is time to let the combat boots dry. This removes the excessive moisture from these boots. Not removing excess water can damage leather or any other materials that are used to make these boots. Once the boots have completely dried up, it is time to coat the boots with another even layer of polish.
In addition to this there are a few other tips that can help you retain the shine in combat boots. Mild vinegar solution can be used in place of water. Do not limit the application of polish only to the upper layers of the boots. Apply polish along the edges of the sole as well for a uniform look. The cloth for polishing the boots can be replaced either with cotton balls or old stockings that you do not use anymore. In case, there are tiny cracks in the boots, use a tiny spoon to press the polish into these cracks before you start applying it all over the boots.
