Leather requires TLC in order to remain in good condition. 2 minutes once a week will ensure your beloved boots will last longer and continue looking good.
TAKING CARE OF YOUR BOOTS!!
Boot Care 101..A Boot Care Seminar
• Synthetic Leather
• Cowhide
• Naked Finish Leathers
• Oil Impregnated Leathers
• Suede/Snuffed Finished Leathers
• Exotics - Reptiles and Mammals
• Exotics - Snakes
SYNTHETIC LEATHER
Care:
Remove loose dirt or dust with brush or rag.
Spray boots with a non-silicone stain and water protector. We recommend using our U.S. made Silver Canyon Water and Stain Repellent Protector which you can find at this link: https://silvercanyonboots.com/pages/search-results-page?q=water+stain+protector
COWHIDE
Care:
Remove loose dirt or dust with brush or rag.
Clean thoroughly with leather conditioner, leather balm or leather dressing.
Apply thin coat of matching color shoe cream, then brush cream into leather and buff with a soft cloth until luster is obtained. For a high luster, apply a thin coat of wax polish, neutral paste on light colors, matching polish on dark colors.
Brush and buff again.
Spray with water and stain repellent. We recommend the Silver Canyon Boot and Hat Water and Stain Repellent which you can find at this link: https://www.westernoutlets.com/search?q=water+stain
Other names for Cowhide Leathers:
BRAHMA used for Work or Casual boots
Usually from bull shoulders 9 to 10 oz thick
Extra thick with bigger grain than shoulder Shines well! Flesh side shrinks faster than outside because of thickness of the hide. This creates the big bubbly grain that gives this leather a look very similar to elephant.
Care: Same as Cowhide
BULLHIDE
Thick with distinct grain. Shines well! This is generally a shoulder portion. Flesh side shrinks faster than outside which adds to grain effect.
Care: Same as Cowhide
COW
Cattle. Dark and light markings that resemble tye-dye patterns. The top portion of leather is removed from underlying layers for lighter weight Leather is twisted to form creases, while it is twisted, dye is run through giving it tye-dye look.
Care: Same as Cowhide
KIDSKIN
Young goats. Soft, Elastic, sturdy, supple and lightweight! Takes a high shine Grain allows greater variety of colors, highlights
Care: Same as Cowhide but cannot take abuse
SHRUNKEN SHOULDER
Cowhide Shoulder. Thick cowhide, wrinkled look Twisted and hand wrung for wrinkled look Shrinks along creases made when wrung.
Care: Same as Cowhide
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NAKED FINISH LEATHERS
OL' BUCK/DEER TANNED/HORSE TANNED
Care:
Remove loose dirt or dust with soft brush or rag
Clean with soft brush
Use leather balm conditioner
Do not use wax free conditioners as the leather may become discolored or blotchy
Spray with water and stain repellent. We recommend the Silver Canyon Boot and Hat Water and Stain Repellent which you can find at this link: https://www.westernoutlets.com/search?q=water+stain
Other names for Naked Leathers:
OL' BUCK
Deertanned Cowhide. Supple, soft and comfort-type leather. Natural top grain of leather may show natural scars and blemishes Leather has a Matte Finish
Care: Same as Naked Finish Leathers
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WAX IMPREGNATED LEATHERS
Care:
Remove loose Dirt with brush or rag
Replenish oils with an Apache Cream
Other names for Wax Impregnated Leathers:
Distressed, Bay Apache or Crazy Horse
Cowhide. Tough, Durable weathered worn look. Stuffed oil or wax tannage with variation of tone due to extreme pullup Oil tanned then hot stuffed with more oil. This is a water repellent leather that's easy to care for.
Care: Same as Wax Impregnated Leathers
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OIL IMPREGNATED LEATHERS
Care:
Remove loose Dirt with brush or rag
Replenish oils with an Apache Cream for Distressed
Other names for Oil or Wax Impregnated Leathers:
Oiled Cow
Cowhide. Conforms well to foot Thick Extra Flexible & tanned twice (retanned). Tanning step 1 is a chrome tan, then the leather is chrome tanned with oil. The double tanning means leather will resist barnyard acids and won't dry out easily.
Care: Same as Oil Impregnated Leathers
Oiled Bullhide
Mature cattle. Buffed bullhide with oil finish. Generally shoulder portion with small grain Soft, Durable leather with distinctive grain.
Care: Same as Oil Impregnated Leathers
Oiled Toro
Cowhide. Buffed and oiled heavy grain with a bullhide grain print. Lightly sanded then oiled.
Care: Same as Oil Impregnated Leathers
Oily Ranch
Pigskin. Soft Supple hand Lightweight Dark & light markings create tie-dye pattern. The pigskin hides have been buffed then oiled. Crunch process with oil topcoat creates highs & lows.
Care: Same as Oil Impregnated Leathers
Retan
Cowhide. Conforms well to foot Thick Extra Flexible & tanned twice (retanned). Tanning step 1 is a chrome tan, then the leather is chrome tanned with oil. The double tanning means leather will resist barnyard acids and won't dry out easily.
Care: Same as Oil Impregnated Leathers
Taurus
Cowhide. Wrinkled, shrunken look with Ol' Buck, oiled look Shoulder portion from older cows Twisted and hand wrung for appearance then shrunken into creases Has some oil and waxes in tannage and finishing to give casual used look.
Care: Same as Oil Impregnated Leathers
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SUEDE FINISHED LEATHERS
CARE:
New boots should be treated with 2 coats of a water and stain protector.
Allow to dry between applications
Keep free of mud and drying elements
Clean with nylon brush
On snuffed grain use a fine abrasive paper lightly on the areas that are already snuffed
Spray with water and stain repellent. We recommend the Silver Canyon Boot and Hat Water and Stain Repellent which you can find at this link: https://www.westernoutlets.com/search?q=water+stain
Other names for Suede Finished Leathers:
Napa
Cowhide. Comfortable. This leather is not a true suede. The top layer of this leather has been removed giving it the fuzziness of suede rather than the smoothness of cowhide.
Care: Same as Suede/Snuffed Finished Leathers.
Shadow Nubuck
Cowhide. Lightweight, soft leather with antique effect. The cowhide is buffed to a soft finish with low nap. It is antiqued with darker topcoat for surface interest.
Care: Same as Suede/Snuffed Finished Leathers.
Sueded Shrunken Shoulder
Cowhide. Looks exotic due to its unique distinct grain. Unlike other suedes, this leather isn't easily stained by water. It is made from thick shoulder leather. Yet is lighter weight than regular shrunken shoulder which gives it a tighter grain. The top grain is lightly sanded to give it a soft, sueded look while wrinkles retain the original finish.
Care: Same as Suede/Snuffed Finished Leathers.
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EXOTICS - REPTILES AND MAMMALS
CARE:
Remove loose dirt or dust with brush or rag
Apply Reptile Conditioner with soft cloth
Let dry then buff with soft cloth
Apply thin coats of the reptile conditioner often
Spray with water and stain repellent. We recommend the Silver Canyon Boot and Hat Water and Stain Repellent which you can find at this link: https://www.westernoutlets.com/search?q=water+stain
Other names for Reptile and Mammal Leathers:
Hornback Alligator
Softer than normal finish deep luster. Made from farm raised alligators and cut from the belly skin. Distinct pattern comes from the alligator's backside. Tanned using extra oils to create more supple softer finish then polished in factory to give it deep sheen
Care: Same as Exotics - Reptiles and Mammals
Caiman
Reptile leather that has a deep luster and softer than most exotics. From Caiman (alligator cousin) and are farm raised. Tanned in matte/soft finish for extra comfort. Avoid any soap or alcohol based product which will dry out leather. Waxes and polishes work well.
Care: Same as Exotics - Reptiles and Mammals
Lizard
Like any reptile skin, it is non elastic so it must be fitted more exactly to the foot. Teju lizard from Argentina are used for the backcut lizard boots. Boots with belly scales will have a larger and more distinct skin. A "Egg white" protein and glaze at the factory give these boots their shine and rich color.
Care: Same as Exotics - Reptiles and Mammals
Brush Off Ostrich
All the advantages of Ostrich with a ier shiner look. Birds are african farm raised. Boots will have a deep base color with a black over dye hand brushed overcoat to enhance the y look Use clear polish if needed.
Care: Same as Exotics - Reptiles and Mammals
Ostrich
Unique grain especially full quill. Very strong & versatile. The skin is soft and conforms well to foot. Ostrich skin is luxurious on your feet. The birds are African farm raised. While ostrich does not need special attention it cannot be neglected.
Care: Same as Exotics - Reptiles and Mammals
Shark
Extremely tough and durable Rich colors. May be slightly stiffer and harder to break in so fit should be more exact. Skin has water shedding properties but is not waterproof. A variety of species are used for leather. The skin is plated for consistency and will be glazed as finishing step. Needs extra oils and conditioners to maintain softness and flexibility. Add extra oil around edge where sole is sewn to foot. This leather will split and tear if allowed to dry out.
Care: Same as Exotics - Reptiles and Mammals
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EXOTICS - SNAKES
CARE:
Remove loose dirt or dust with brush or rag.
Wipe against the scales in order to remove dust & dirt then wipe with the grain of the scales
Apply Reptile Conditioner with soft cloth with the grain of scales
Rub or buff with a soft cloth until luster is obtained
Apply thin coats of reptile conditioner often
Yellowing of natural color snakeskin is a by-product of exposure to the sun and the age of boots and can not be reversed by cleaning products.
Spray with water and stain repellent. We recommend the Silver Canyon Boot and Hat Water and Stain Repellent which you can find at this link: https://www.westernoutlets.com/search?q=water+stain
Other names for Snake Skin Leathers:
Matte Python
Same unique markings as glazed python but stuffed with oil or wax for a softer hand. Some colors are bleached first to take out the markings. Matte finish give skin supple glove feel.
Care: Same as Naked Finish Leathers
Python Snake
Unique markings and scales. Subspecies of python from Asia. Typically, used with natural markings. Subspecies with faint markings are bleached back or bellycut. Unavailable for Sale in California
Care: Same as Exotics - Snakes
Rattlesnake
Attention getting! The naturally rough Western Rattlesnake has a smaller diamond pattern than it's Eastern cousin. Eastern Rattlesnake has the larger distinctive pattern. Western Rattlesnake is not available for sale in California.
Care: Same as Exotics - Snakes
Viper Snake
Distinct markings with smaller and thinner scales than Python. These small snakes are from Asia. They are bellycut which leave the markings in middle of skins.
Care: Same as Exotics - Snakes
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