How to Clean your Walking Boots

Introduction

What you need to clean walking boots

Full leather boots

Suede or nubuck boots

Synthetic or hybrid boots

Cleaning your walking boots

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Introduction

Caring for your walking boots will mean they perform better and last longer. Whether they're full-grain leather, nubuck, or synthetic, knowing how to clean, treat and reproof walking boots will keep them in great condition.

What you need to clean walking boots

Step 1

Close-up of a worn brown hiking boot with visible scuffs and a rugged sole, showing signs of extensive use.

Step 2

A rugged, muddy trail running shoe with red and black design, featuring "La Sportiva" branding on the side, against a plain background.

Step 3

Close-up of a rugged trail running shoe with red, black, and orange mesh and synthetic materials, featuring a textured sole and brand logo.

Full leather boots

Step 4

Close-up of a wet hiking boot with water droplets on the brown leather and black rubber sole, showing rugged laces and metal eyelets.

Suede or nubuck boots

Step 4

Close-up of a wet hiking boot with water droplets on the brown leather and black rubber sole, showing rugged laces and metal eyelets.

Synthetic or hybrid boots

Step 4

Close-up of a wet hiking boot with water droplets on the brown leather and black rubber sole, showing rugged laces and metal eyelets.

Cleaning your walking boots

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