TheFull9 Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Up until very recently, I've only ever rocked around in leather boots, it's what I'm used to and if there was one thing I got good at during training it was polishing and cleaning leather footwear. For some years I'd never considered purchasing any sort of desert oriented boots on account of the fact that they're hardly suitable for the mud and I spend a lot of my skirmish time running around in, however I borrowed a pair of the old standard issue dessie Magnums while on an exercise earlier this year during an unseasonably hot spell, and henceforth saw the light. I picked myself up some Tac Research Khyber combat boots which are constructed of multicam cordura and tan suede, and the issue I have now is that I've no idea of the best method for cleaning them. While they are certainly far less 'wellington-boot' compared to leather and therefore a lot more comfortable in the summer months, I am still using them in Britian which means long grass, rain, dew, plant seeds/general detritus and muddy dust all getting in to the suede, whereas dirt usually just sits on the surface of leather for the most part. From what I've heard, the typical wire brushes that you'd use on suede shoes which don't see any hard use, are not a good idea, since they basically tear away the top layer of the material every time you sue them. So how should I best go about looking after my investment? Cheers guys Link to post Share on other sites
danielsilva Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 I dunno about the UK but here most big supermarkets have suede cleaners on the shelves, usually in the form of aerosols. Link to post Share on other sites
ManMarin3 Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 look in outdoors shops for suede conditioner or similar, nice choice in boot, i love my Khybers Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted November 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Easy enough then, should just be able to add that to the list for my next Tesco run. I'm presuming it's not like leather polish where colour makes a difference? Link to post Share on other sites
druid799 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Soft nail brush and soap you'd use on your self works realy well at getting crud off your boots as well , due to suede being processed skin . Once dry , GENTLY go over it with a good quality suede brush to lift the pile . Link to post Share on other sites
BaggyPants Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Exactly as Druid states. I have Bellevilles and Altamas. Dry mud just brushes off. If there are stains then they are washed in hot water with washing up liquid and a nylon suede brush. Leave them to air dry fully, then use a brass suede brush to raise the nap and finally give them a spray of scotchguard. The Bellevilles have had this treatment at least six times and have suffered no ill effects. Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Nice one, thanks lads. Link to post Share on other sites
scorch Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Slightly related, just used that cleaning method on my bright blue Sketchers that I wore somewhere that was muddier than I expected. They've come up nice and clean. Link to post Share on other sites
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